Category Archives: Experimental Series
Introducing Batch 020: Citrus Infused Amaro!
Our version of a crisp and refreshing European aperitivo, this Citrus Infused Amaro brings together the complementary flavors of a briefly aged malt whiskey and a variety of aromatic botanicals. Infused with hand-foraged honeysuckle and fresh citrus peel from our friends at Southern Squeeze, this lively, slightly bitter liqueur can be enjoyed alone, with a …
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Inside the Experimentation Process: Batch 019
Our latest Experimental Batch, Batch 019: European Oak High Malt, was aged for 4 years in charred European Oak barrels. The long-seasoned, highly aromatic wood character is designed to complement the sweet, grassy & floral character of the spring barley malt. European oak vs. American oak – what’s the difference? European oak (quercus petrea) and …
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Introducing Batch 019: European Oak High Malt!
Tennessee High Malt with dual citizenship. Inspired by Scotland’s delicate and easy-drinking Lowland whiskies, this hybridized High Malt gathers complexity from its European provenance. Made from only 2 grains, the minimalist mash bill highlights a single-source Scottish spring barley malt, famously used in lowland grain whiskey & scotch. Aged for 4 years in charred European …
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Introducing Batch 018: Tequila Barrel Finished!
High Malt Bourbon, meet Lowland Tequila. This experimental High Malt recipe utilizes rare, 3-year-old Extra Añejo Tequila barrels from the famous El Valle region in Tequila, Mexico. Made with 3 pale malts – barley, wheat, and rye – the grassy, sweet & spicy notes from this High Malt bourbon are a perfect complement to the …
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Tawny Port Cask Finish Release
INTRODUCING THE FIRST RELEASE OF OUR BARREL FINISHING SERIES: TAWNY PORT CASK FINISHED Our limited edition finishing series celebrates the union of Tennessee High Malt into a variety of classic finishing casks. Crafted from a combination of unique bourbon mash bills, each containing over 25% specialty malt, each batch is made to complement the flavor …
Introducing Experimental Batch 017: Apricot Brandy Barrel Finished!
Our distillers are no strangers to off-beat mash bills or unique finishing barrels, but for Batch 017, they brought these two concepts together. Crafted to highlight the fruit-forward characteristics of an alternative grain mash bill, including wheat, spelt, and oat malts, this innovative experiment is finished in rare Turkish apricot brandy barrels for over 3 …
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Introducing Batch 016: Fig Infused Amaro!
HELLO, AMARO! Inspired by the after-dinner herbal liqueurs of Italy, our Amaro-style bourbon liqueur infuses our signature Tennessee High Malt bourbon recipe with a blend of figs and aromatic botanicals for a classic bitter-sweet flavor profile. Prized for their complexity and sweetness, the Brown Turkey fig variety was locally grown by chef and restauranteurs Erik …
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Introducing Batch 014: Rum Barrel Finished!
Batch 014, called Rum Barrel Finished, is a Caribbean riff on our Tennessee High Malt, inspired by the historic, rich, and flavorful world of rum. Made from a mash of more than 10 different toasted & roasted specialty malts, each barrel in this batch was hand-selected for its confectionary and rich “rum-like” qualities. After aging in charred & toasted …
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Introducing Batch 013: Bourbon Barreled Gin!
A whiskey-lover’s gin. Inspired by the malt-forward Genever-style gins of Holland, our Bourbon Barreled Gin borrows techniques from both whiskey and gin-making traditions to create this style-defying spirit. Unlike most traditional gins, which use flavor-neutral spirits as their base, Batch 013 utilizes our malty-rich Tennessee High Malt white whiskey for it’s foundation. To this, we introduce a unique blend of 9 botanicals, …
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