Description

Tennessee High Malt is our rich, malt-forward approach to bourbon. Made from the finest malted grains, each step of our process has been crafted to highlight the complexity of these ingredients. Our signature Tennessee High Malt recipe – known to our distillers as “Barrel 91” – was selected from the first 100 barrels produced at our Experimental Distillery. 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 distilled 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 (44.5% ABV) 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: Dried apricot, sweet tea and honeyed toast. 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