Category Archives: Experimental Series
Introducing Batch 028: Cacao Infused!
Inspired by the wintertime flavors of Mexican hot chocolate, this high malt bourbon liqueur was built from an experimental mash containing a unique blend of roasted malts. The whiskey was then infused with a variety of ingredients, including two types of cacao nibs – each roasted to highlight characteristics from their respective terroirs. The result celebrates the chocolatey flavors from both whiskey and …
Introducing Batch 027: Moscatel + Sauternes Barrel Finished!
This dual-finished Experimental Batch brings together the complementary flavors of two aromatic European dessert wines: Portuguese Moscatel and French Sauternes. Made from a high malt mash bill that includes Venetian (Italy) grown pilsner malt, the Experimental bourbon was aged for 2+ years prior to being transferred into separate finishing casks. After a long finish of …
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Batch 026 Recipe Card
Introducing Batch 026: Bourbon Barreled Gin!
Crafted from a variety of botanicals including honey, hibiscus, coriander & juniper, our second Experimental gin explores the sweeter, fruitier style of gin known as “Old Tom.” Made from a base of our signature Tennessee High Malt mash bill, the gin was then infused & distilled with a blend of 10 botanicals before being finished in single use bourbon barrels …
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Introducing Batch 025: Appalachian Grist!
Appalachian Grist is a blend of three whiskey types (rye malt, wheat malt, bourbon) crafted entirely from grain grown in the Appalachian Valley region. Made with malts produced by our friends at Riverbend Malt House in Asheville, NC, each mash bill contains between 45-85% malted grains – all lightly kilned to retain the intrinsic characteristics of …
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Introducing Batch 024: Mint Infused!
Inspired by our favorite springtime juleps and smashes, our mint infused bourbon liqueur combines a 4-year-old high malt, pot-distilled bourbon with an infusion of fresh mint, dried fruit, & a variety of aromatic botanicals. Both sweet and slightly tart, this bourbon liqueur is best served on ice – and a perfect complement to a warm …
Batch 023 Recipe Card
Introducing Batch 023: Aquavit!
Our version of this Scandinavian classic utilizes our unaged rye malt whiskey base and distills it a second time with caraway, star anise, dill seed, and a variety of other aromatic botanicals. After distillation, the spirit is finished in both Chattanooga Whiskey Rye Malt Whiskey casks and Pedro Ximenez Sherry casks. The result is a …
Introducing Batch 022: Nocino Barrel Finished!
Our Tennessee tribute to the classic Italian-style Nocino (walnut liqueur) takes a toasty Tennessee High Malt mash bill and introduces a combination of chestnut & hazelnut flours to the spirit prior to distillation. After more than 4 years in charred oak barrels, the spirit was then finished in black walnut liqueur barrels for over 1 …
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