Chattanooga Whiskey - Straight Bourbon 91

CHATTANOOGA WHISKEY: Straight Bourbon Whiskey - 91 Proof

From the Distillery:

Chattanooga Whiskey 91: Tennessee High Malt

Chattanooga Whiskey 91 is our signature Tennessee High Malt recipe - our malt-forward approach to bourbon. Selected among the first 100 barrels from our Experimental Distillery, this original "Barrel 91" recipe is comprised of at least 25% specialty malted grains and is crafted to highlight the complexity of our ingredients through each step of the process.

Made from 4 grains, including 3 select specialty malts, Tennessee High Malt starts with an attemperated 7-day fermentation. This extended process highlights both the rich, high-malt character while also adding a nuanced, fruity complexity to the spirit. After fermentation, each batch is carefully distilled at low proofs in our custom 30ft. column still before being laid to age in two types of charred & toasted oak barrels. This combination of cooperage imparts a balanced, confection-rich character to the aged whiskey, while also harmonizing with its malty-rich character.

After aging more than 2 years, Chattanooga Whiskey 91 utilizes our version of the solera finishing process - bringing together nearly 100 barrels into a 4000-gallon, charred, white oak Solera finishing barrel, which rarely goes empty.*


Mash Bill: Yellow Corn, Malted Rye, Caramel Malted Barley & Honey Malted Barley

Age: Greater than 2 years

Proof: 91 (45.5% ALC/VOL)

Fermentation: Attemperated, 7 days

Cooperage: Toasted & Charred Oak Barrels, 53 gallon

Finishing Cooperage: Charred Oak Solera Barrel, 4000 gallon

Batch Size: 8-12 barrels

Filtration: Non-Chill

Style: Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Tasting Notes: Butterscotch pudding, dried apricot, honeyed toast, & pound cake. Medium bodied, with a lingering, malty-sweet finish.


*Solera last emptied on:
June, 2019 - transition from "1816" recipe to Chattanooga-made "91" recipe
March, 2022 - transition to Tennessee-grown corn