Behind Batch 047: Single Pot Still

Modeled after Ireland’s most distinctive (and specific) whiskey style, Batch 047: Single Pot Still was crafted with unmalted barley for signature texture and flavor, oats for grain complexity, and pot distillation for that classic spirit quality.

Although our distilling team set out to make an authentic Single Pot Still-style whiskey, we also wanted it to feel unmistakably “Chatt Whiskey.” That meant “coloring” each step—from mashing to distillation to aging—with a unique mix of traditional and innovative decisions.

For the mash, our team selected a few standout grains: a world-renowned floor-malted barley from one of the oldest malthouses in the UK, a new unmalted (raw) barley variety from Tennessee called Calypso, and a “naked” malted oat from Asheville’s Riverbend Malthouse (hilariously nicknamed Streaker Oats). Together, the grains capture the unmistakable silky texture and spice-forward character of the style.

For distillation, we turned to our 100-gallon Experimental copper pot still, opting for a fuller-flavored double distillation, rather than the triple distillation process used by many Irish distilleries. By stopping at two runs, more of the grain, malt, and fermentation character is carried through into the final spirit.

Finally, for aging, we again drew inspiration from both Irish and American techniques. While most Irish single pot still whiskeys typically build their depth from ex-bourbon and ex-sherry casks, Batch 047 is matured in a blend of new charred oak casks—long seasoned and custom toasted—for extra depth and dimension. The result keeps the tradition’s signature character while adding a distinctly American sweetness and depth!

Find Batch 047: Irish Pot Still at our Experimental Distillery starting Thursday, February 5. We only made 5 barrels, so stop by soon!