![]() A balance of spicy and sweet, with scents like fresh vanilla bean, and the aroma of sweet cherry pie cooling on the windowsill. Nose: Stronger and spicier than the 91.It reminds me of the great outdoors, with waves of oak and cedar, liquid smoke and charcoal, summer family BBQ’s. A delicious shade of burnt copper or dark, melted gold. Priced at $45 for a 750ml bottle.Īppearance: A brownish yellow ray of sunshine, like slivers of light peeking thru tree branches, or various shades of browning yellow leaves falling to the ground. Unfiltered bottled at barrel strength 111 proof 55.5% ABV. Made from a mash bill of 51% corn, as well as three malted grains: malted rye, caramel malted barley, and honey malted barley. Vital Stats: Aged in new, toasted and charred oak barrels. Score: 3.5/5 Tasting Notes: Chattanooga Whiskey Cask 111 The Chattanooga Whiskey 91 was good on the rocks, but I enjoyed it more mixed into fresh iced tea and garnished with lemon slices. Notes of vanilla and sweet honey wafted through. There was a light smokiness from the charred oak and a sweet, creaminess from the malt that balanced each other out nicely. Creamy ice cream sundaes covered in thick, melted butterscotch, and rich, malted milkshakes coat my mouth.įinal Thoughts: I enjoyed the Chattanooga Whiskey 91. Palate: Sweet, sticky toffee and smooth vanilla bean. A light smokiness comes thru, lingering like a campfire in the distance. Familiar scents that remind me of my childhood smells of buttered popcorn, fried elephant ears. A shade of brownish-yellow copper, like the changing hues of falling leaves blowing carelessly in the wind. Priced at $35 for a 750ml bottle.Īppearance: A medium, rich, golden color like a honey and brown sugar body scrub. Made from a mash bill of 51% corn, as well as three malted grains: malted rye, caramel malted barley, and honey malted barley. Finished in 4000-gallon charred oak solera barrels. Vital States: Aged in new, toasted and charred oak barrels. While the 91 is malty and sweet, with a medium body and lingering smokey finish Cask 111 is full-bodied and rich, with complex flavors of smoke meets spice, a malty smoothness, and a hot, warming finish. By skipping the filtration process, this straight bourbon whiskey remains strong and flavorful.īoth of these “Tennessee High Malt Whiskies” are essentially Tennessee straight bourbon whiskies that are malt-forward and carefully made is small batches. ![]() However, Cask 111 is unfiltered, and it’s bottled at barrel strength at 111 proof. Like the 91, Cask 111 is also aged for a minimum of two years in toasted and charred new oak barrels. After being aged for a minimum of two years, in new toasted and charred oak barrels, Chattanooga Whiskey 91 is then finished in a charred 4000-gallon oak solera barrel.Ĭhattanooga Whiskey CASK 111 is made from the same four-grain mash bill as the 91 McCracken’s recipe of yellow corn and three malted grains: malted rye, caramel malted barley, and honey malted barley. The four-grain mash bill recipe was chosen by Master Distiller Grant McCracken. I recommend it if you have any sort of interest in the history, making, and tasting of whiskey or alcohol in general.Chattanooga Whiskey 91 got it’s name because it was ‘Barrell 91’ out of one-hundred barrels distilled at Chattanooga Whiskey’s Experimental Distillery. We are very glad we decided to stop by and do this tour, and we consider it one of the best experiences we had while visiting Chattanooga. I was surprised by the range of aromas and flavors in the flight, and I found myself really enjoying most of the whiskeys even though I never considered myself much of a liquor person. Kate explained the whiskeys to us, and gave a helpful tutorial on how to get the most out of the tasting experience. The tasting was predictably the highlight of the whole thing. The whole thing was interesting and I have a greater respect for the craft of distilling after the tour. It is a small facility, but Britt did a great job of explaining the process, and she patiently answered our novice questions. We then had the chance to tour the areas where experimental batches are distilled and kept in barrels. Our tour guide, Britt, gave a thorough rundown of the interesting history of whiskey in Chattanooga. ![]() We have very little whiskey experience but we’re excited to learn about the craft, and this experience did not disappoint. Tours are about $15 per person, and they come with a tasting flight. Note that the tour sizes are small right now (6 people) and walk ins are accepted, but you can reserve by phone. My wife and I attended an afternoon tour on a whim.
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