Making Up for 100 Years of Prohibition

Chattanooga Whiskey Experimental Distillery

Opening in March 2015 and located in the heart of downtown Chattanooga, our Experimental Distillery is the first distillery to craft whiskey in Chattanooga in over 100 years. With over 100 different barrels maturing in the aging cellar, every visit to the Experimental Distillery is an exploration of the past, present and future of hand-crafted bourbon. Stop by for a tour and tasting and check out our latest releases.

1439 Market Street Chattanooga, TN 37402

423-760-4333

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Chattanooga Whiskey Experimental Distillery

4.8

Amanda Peterson

19:33 13 Jan 20

Great experience, Katelyn was an awesome tour guide and drinks at the lounge were amazing!! When I’m back in Chattanooga I will visit again. Awesome tour and tasting. Bought a few bottles after. 5 stars all around. Cheers!read more

Michelle Kuelker

15:02 30 Dec 19

Great experience! Sara did a great job guiding our tour! This was our first whiskey tour and it was very informative. Staff was fun and friendly. We had to take home some 1816.read more

Joey Costa

12:39 29 Dec 19

Had a great time at the Chattanooga Whiskey Experimental Distillery. Alex and his debonair mustache did a great job of guiding us through their facility and answering or questions. At the end, I walked away with a few bottles of their 111 High Malt and a bottle of their Experimental Batch 011 Maple Syrup Finished (I was expecting a candy sweet taste, but it had a unique flavor I liked). I'll definitely return so I can try more of their whiskey experiments... Hopefully the apple brandy finished bourbon will be ready by then.read more

ciara downey

15:21 27 Dec 19

I was visiting Chattanooga and I’m a huge whiskey fan! This is the perfect spot to take a tour, learn the history of whiskey, how it’s made, and some Chattanooga history. Our guide Kaityln was so great! She was very knowledgeable and extremely friendly. At the end we all received flights of a very generous pour of their different whiskey‘s and a whiskey Manhattan. There were five tastings and I think three were experimental. Their brewers and company have great talent. I have been to many brewery’s and distillery’s in the country and this was one of my favorite. It’s a must if you love whiskey and a good time!read more

Rachel Walker

22:20 14 Dec 19

It’s a great tour for all levels of whiskey drinkers! Corey did a great job of explaining the process and answering all our questions. We were able to walk in and sign up for a tour so there was basically no wait and we had an awesome time!read more

Thomas Gregg

14:34 14 Dec 19

Great tour guide and very welcoming staff. For the price you get a lot of good whiskey. Very nice setup that they have in such a small space. If you are in town and have at least an hour this is definitely a must!!!!!read more

Amber Kraus

23:46 13 Dec 19

My husband and I recently went on the tour and did the tasting afterwards. Kaitlin was our guide and she was awesome. She kept the tour very interesting and entertaining. Kaitlin was so knowledgeable and you can really tell she loves her job. Highly recommend this distillery!!read more

Anna Fernow

18:30 11 Dec 19

Parker gave a great tour, and knew all of the answers to any question. He was very informative. We had a great time! The whiskey flight at the end of the tour was neat way to get to experience the variations of whiskey. Highly recommend!read more

Houston Webb

22:56 29 Nov 19

Corey and Alex did amazing on our tour! Great at answering questions and very informative. I will definitely be back! A++read more

Koneko YourAverageNerd

22:16 27 Nov 19

Such a great place to visit and take a tour though. Went here a few years ago and they have only gotten better. The tour is engaging and interesting and the tasting is great at the end. Our tour guide this time was Parker and he was a delight.read more

vicente fernandez

01:37 18 Nov 19

"every Hour on the hour" a tour is given here at Chattanooga Whiskey. Seems like a lot of people know this as the tour group doubled moments before it started. To be safe I would order a ticket on the phone or get there about 20 min early. For $13 you get 4 drams of whiskey and 2 cocktails. I think I am being overly critical by only giving 4 stars but I would have liked an explanation about water vs ice vs neat. Taking a straw I added a little water to my offerings. The complexities of the whiskey were then able to shine. The tour is not overly long and you get ample time to drink a good amount of Alcohol. Attended by my wife, a non whiskey loving friend, and my 2 year old daughter we all enjoyed. The only rule with children is that if they get rowdy remove yourself from the group so the tour is not interrupted. While the information is interesting there is noting for a child or teenager to do other than sip water and kick rocks while you talk about the caramel notes present it a young but complex Tenn whiskey.read more

Greg Rosenberg

15:21 15 Nov 19

I'm not much of a whiskey drinker, but I enjoyed my tour and tasting at the Chattanooga Whiskey Experimental Distillery. The tour covers the history of the young company, how its founders made distilleries in Chattanooga legal and how whiskey is made. They show you their barrel room and the tour ends with a whiskey flight. Sarah was our tour guide. She was knowledge and friendly. We were fortunate that our group was small so we were able to ask many questions.read more

Cyan Manuel

01:21 08 Nov 19

We have visited a couple times since moving to Chattanooga. My in-laws visited and we did the tour - it was fun and informative. Our bartender was Corey and was super welcoming & helpful. This sparked us to come back for the experimental release night. $5 for a cocktail and samples - such a steal! Our bartender was Smiley and she was also super fun. Not sure who does the hiring for Chatt Whiskey but their people are fantastic. They make this craft beer girl venture over to the cocktail list nowadays.read more

Mary Covington

01:51 15 Oct 19

We did the tour and flight tasting and had a great time. Smiley was friendly, fun, & shared a lot of information with us. We had a small group, so we were able to ask all the questions we wanted, & she answered them all. The flight was wonderful, & we were able to find out which bourbons were to our taste. Thanks for offering us the chance to do something different in a totally different setting. Go Chattanooga Whiskey!read more

Seth Sawyer

13:29 14 Oct 19

My wife and I did the distillery tour Saturday and had a great time! Corey, our tour guide, did a wonderful job keeping everything fun but also informative. The whiskey was delicious and there were even a few cocktails thrown in as well. This is a must-do in Chattanooga if you enjoy whiskey at all, and make sure to ask for Corey!read more

Mary Hall

23:24 12 Oct 19

Caleb was a wonderful tour guide! We had a guy on the tour with us that for some reason desperately needed to seem smarter than the actually workers, and Caleb handled it so graciously. He was very knowledgeable and obviously passionate about his work!read more

Andy Moon

15:18 06 Oct 19

Loved the tour and tasting. The tour was $13 per person but you got 10% discount off of any purchase at Chattanooga Whiskey and the cafe next door. You are led through a short tour that takes about a 1/2 an hour and includes a walk through their experimental still area. You are then led down a flight of stairs to the basement where you are shown the barrels resting and aging. Finally you are presented with a tasting flight that includes several of their whiskies and a couple of mixed drinks showcasing syrups they also sell. This would not be wheelchair friendly as you have to take some stairs to get to the basement to see the barrels but you could skip that part and it would still be a fine tour. The people were all very friendly and the tour guide was knowledgeable. This is a stop on the Tennessee Whiskey Tour so take your log book to get it punched. Parking is about a block away in a pay parking lot, which was $2 for an hour, and the parking lot takes credit/debit cards. I enjoyed the 111 and my wife preferred the 91 - so we bought a bottle of each to enjoy with friends.read more

Chris Follette

16:08 04 Sep 19

Had a great time on the Whiskey tour. Sarah was an excellent tour guide, and the whiskey flight at the end was wonderful. Pretty neat learning how this company helped to change the distilling laws in Tennessee. I purchased a bottle of the 91 bourbon to take back to Florida with me! Highly recommend this little distillery.read more

albert gonzales

21:11 31 Aug 19

Corey was a great tour guide! Highly recommend this tour. Great for the bourbon and non-bourbon consumer. Buy tickets early as spots tend to get filled fast.read more

mark moeller

20:22 31 Aug 19

Chattanooga Whiskey is by far my favorite whiskey in all of Tennessee- and I’ve visited them all. The tour by Smiley was informative and personal (and great!) and the whiskey is complex and delicious. I highly recommend the 1816 native- of any barrel. Smiley even let me sample before buying!read more

Sarah Canatsey

02:02 13 Aug 19

Cory was a great tour guide! I’d been on the tour a couple other times, this time bringing friends from out of town. They loved it too! Lots of great history and whiskey making facts.read more

Stephanie Allen

01:19 04 Aug 19

The first time went we had a great time. We took a tour, we did the tasting and we walked out with several bottles of Whisky, a sticker and a t-shirt. We could not wait to get back. Our next trip was highly disappointing. We found on the website that the shop turned into a bar at 8pm. We decided that we would stop by, do a tasting and decided what bottles were coming home with us. This never happened. We were rudely told that just because the door says 8 it’s actually 8:30 before we could come in. We left for a while and came back. We were then told that they were now at capacity. We tired to explain what happened and that we just wanted to do a quick tasting to purchase some whiskey. We were then rudely told “what do you want us to do. Saturday night is our busy night.” Obviously this company is not interested in our money so we will move on. Just wish I could get the money back for the shirt. I guess I was looking for a new rag.read more

Karen Oswalt

21:09 03 Aug 19

Cory & Julia were fabulous. The tour is extensive and informative. Then we got to sample the products. We had a great time. I highly recommend this tour and sampling. Brandon was our bartender and he was great.read more

Venita Ballard

22:09 29 Jul 19

Great fun with friends from out of town (we bring all of our friends from out of town here!!) take the tour! Great fun and you learn about. If you are lucky Smiley will be your tour guide. She is FABULOUS!!! The tasting is fun and you get to try not only their flagship bourbons, but experimental ones as well. It all tops off with a couple great cocktails made with Chattanooga Whiskey. I promise it will be time well spent!read more

Sarah Opseth

11:06 26 Jul 19

If you are a whiskey lover, you must go here! Hayden was an amazing tour guide and bar tender. This distillery was our first stop in Tennessee and Hayden suggested a wonderful place to eat(I highly recommend Main Street Meats).read more

Melissa Gonzalez

17:28 23 Jul 19

What a beautiful place! Had a great time. Took a tour with Smiley and she was a delight. Very charming and personable and answered all my questionsread more

Michael Spradlin

21:31 21 Jul 19

Smiley was a great tour guide. Very informative and entertaining!! Definitely recommend it if you are interested in spirits and distilling or brewing. Mike S. 7/21/19read more

Lauren Antista

00:11 01 Jul 19

We had a great time on our tour with Corey! The whiskeys are not to be missed! The tour included a generous flight of neat bourbon and a couple of classic cocktails. This shop is along a street filled with lots of local shops with tea, chocolates, ice cream, and more!read more

Michael Fowler

17:14 21 Jun 19

Taking a tour of CW is one of the things you must do when in Chattanooga. My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Cory was awesome and made the tour fun and educational. The tasting at the end put it over the top!read more

Elaine Tintori

04:48 11 Jun 19

I want to Thank Cory and the rest of the staff at Chattanooga Whiskey Co. for the great service and nice atmosphere. My daughter and I enjoyed the tour and whiskey tasting this afternoon. Cory was extremely knowledgeable and friendly when giving the tour. For anyone in the Chattanooga area I would highly recommend visiting Chattanooga Whiskey Company!!!read more

taylor beck

18:02 06 Jun 19

I had a great experience last week! Corey was not only informative, but very nice and charming! 10/10 would go again! I even filled my own bottle. What a great experience. Definitely worth a stop by even if you just get a souvenir !read more

castileplaids

19:09 27 May 19

Took the whisky tour which was very educational as I know nothing about the distillation process. The whisky tasting at the end was very fun. I did not get the guys’ names but they were a fun bunch and easy to talk to. My favorite tasting was the 1816 Reserve, it went down really smooth. If you like whisky I highly recommend hitting up this gem of Chattanooga.read more

Adam Szczypka

21:48 12 May 19

Truly outstanding. Love of whiskey is apparent at every turn. 1816 Reserve has the potential to eclipse mainstream Jim/Jack/etc. Quite excited for what comes of the experiments. Initial tastes showed promise. 1816 Single Barrel is a quite respectable flagship whiskey. Friendly staff, enlightening tour.read more

Courtney Pointek

16:57 27 Mar 19

My husband and I were in Chattanooga for our anniversary weekend. We were looking for something to do that was in doors since the weather was awful. After seeing so many rave reviews, we decided to try out the distillery and we are SO GLAD we did!! Corey was our tour guide and did an incredible job. At first, i thought it was going to be a very scripted and rehearsed explanation of the distillery, but even when asked several in depth questions, Corey knew the answers and explained everything perfectly. His sense of humor and knowledge made the whole experience great. I also figured the tasting would be a splash of whiskey in a small glass and they'd call it a day, but i was pleasantly surprised by the flight we received at the end of the tour. You are given 4 different whiskeys & 2 mini whiskey cocktails to try. For the $12 price tag of the tour, id say that was more than a decent tasting! Lastly, Corey recommended a restaurant for us to try for dinner, Main Street Meats. I am so glad we chose to go! It was hands down the best meal we've ever had. Thank you Corey, and the entire Chattanooga Whiskey staff for a fantastic last day on our trip!!read more

Tyler Bucco

20:55 20 Mar 19

Caitlyn was our tour guide and she absolutely killed it. Love the vibe and the whiskey. My wife and I came from Peoria, IL and we both loved it. We will no doubt be back.read more

Jeff Perkins

20:27 17 Mar 19

We had Smiley for a tour guide, and her knowledge of the company, and the history, as well as the whiskey and bourbon distillery process was awesome! She gave the impression that she had a personal stake in the success of the company. Great attitude and awesome tour! I will definitely take friends there if we find ourselves back in ChooChoo.read more

Gingey Sarah

18:09 12 Mar 19

$12 for a tour and six 1/3 oz tasters of delicious Chattanooga whiskey and/or whiskey cocktails. Our guide Smiley gave us a great walk-through and answered all our questions! Good people.read more

Nathan Aldrich

00:20 10 Mar 19

Full house for the tour, but still felt intimate. Our tour guide Smiley was knowledgeable, friendly, and professional. The history of distilleries and prohibition were concise and we'll explained. After all that the whiskey tasting was wonderful. Four different bottles, and two very popular cocktails rounded out a wonderful evening. Thanks to Chattanooga Whiskey and tour guide Smiley! Will definitely be back again.read more

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Chattanooga Whiskey

4.5

Based on 195 Reviews

Ashley W.

2019-03-27 16:13:38

We came here with a group for work and really enjoyed the tour. Kaitlin kept it fun and really knew her stuff!! Great walkable area as well

Jamie B.

2019-03-04 04:14:29

What an experience yesterday! Our tour guide Smiley was awesome! She schooled us on whiskey and bourbon and the entire process of making the delicious their...

Kathleen C.

2019-03-03 13:50:35

Husband and i were in the area for a concert, so decided to stop into Chattanooga Whiskey since we are bourbon freaks (*as in we stopped in probably 15...

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