267: Catching Up with Chattanooga Whiskey on their Growth and Success

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For the first time in 4 years, Chattanooga Whiskey founder Tim Piersant rejoins Bourbon Lens to catch up with the guys. Chattanooga Whiskey is a homegrown company that makes a unique style of whiskey in Tennessee; they call it Tennessee High Malt. They focus on unique and malted grains for their Mashbills and release a lineup of solid whiskeys as their standard offerings as well as their more limited runs. Whether it’s the Experimental, Bottled in Bond Vintage, Vault, or Cask Finishing series, you can always expect high value and a thoughtful, intentional whiskey.

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About Chattanooga Whiskey:

Starting in 2011, Chattanooga Whiskey challenged the laws and won the right to distill whiskey in Chattanooga for the first time in over 100 years. The Chattanooga Whiskey Experimental Distillery now hosts over 40,000 visitors per year and serves as a hub of innovation and creativity to push the boundaries of craft whiskey. The Riverfront Distillery is the production home to Chattanooga Whiskey’s signature Tennessee High Malt expressions: Chattanooga Whiskey 91, Cask 111, 99 Rye, and the Bottled in Bond Vintage Series.

What is Tennessee High Malt?

Tennessee High Malt is our signature style of Straight Bourbon Whiskey. Made with 4 grains, including 3 select specialty malts, our process includes extended 7-day fermentation, aging in two different charred and toasted white oak barrels, and a Solera barrel finishing. Each ingredient and each step of the process plays a unique role in creating the rich and complex character of Chattanooga Whiskey.