Chattanooga Whiskey Single Barrel High Malt Whiskey Review.

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Chattanooga Whiskey Single Barrel High Malt Whiskey

   
     Chattanooga Whiskey has always been one of those bottles I’d see on the shelf but never quite pulled the trigger on, until now. This particular release is a single barrel pick selected by Holly’s Package Store in Greentown, Indiana, which already makes it a bit of a unicorn for the state. After sampling it briefly before, I finally sat down with the full pour, and right away it felt like a whiskey that wanted to be explored rather than rushed.

    Beyond the liquid itself, Chattanooga continues to impress with transparency and presentation. From barrel numbers to fermentation details, they tell you exactly what you’re drinking, and that level of openness is something I’ll always respect in craft whiskey.

    This bottle comes from Barrel SB-091 and clocks in at 58.75% ABV, aged just over four years in toasted and charred 53-gallon oak barrels. It’s non-chill filtered and fermented for seven days, keeping as much texture and character intact as possible. The high-malt approach immediately sets this apart from traditional Tennessee or bourbon profiles and signals that grain-forward complexity is the goal here rather than heavy oak dominance.


For the full video review visit the link here: https://youtu.be/nJbe6MXbBFE.

Age Statement: +4 years. (Single barrel).

ABV: 58.75%. (Cask strength).

Mash bill: Yellow corn, malted rye, caramel malted barley, and honey malted barley. 

Area of Distillation: Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Appearance: Deep red amber.


On the nose:
    Right away, the sweetness leads the charge. Green apple jumps out first, followed by a wave of malt that almost leans into craft beer territory. There’s a waxy barley note, dusty yellow corn, and a Honey Nut Cheerios sweetness coming from the honey malt. It’s grain-forward, earthy, and unapologetically craft, with light oak char and a trail-mix-like combination of granola, caramel, and vanilla cream tying it together.


Taste:
   The malt shines immediately, bringing a sweet, earthy richness with a creamy, viscous mouthfeel. Notes of yellow corn, honeyed cereal, dried apricot, and subtle floral rye spice coat the palate. There’s a gentle pepperiness and a well-balanced oak presence that adds structure without overpowering the grains. For its age, it drinks older, with just enough barrel char to keep everything grounded.


Finish:
   Medium to long with lingering malt sweetness, toasted oak, honeyed grain, and a soft drying spice. The texture hangs around nicely, making each sip feel deliberate and layered.


Final Thoughts: 
    At around $65, this single barrel pick feels fairly priced given the proof, transparency, and uniqueness of the profile. This isn’t a crowd-pleasing, oak-heavy pour, it’s a malt-driven, grain-forward whiskey meant for curious palates and bottle-share conversations. With more age, this style could become something truly special. 


Rating: B (Above average).

Cost: $64.99 for 750ml.

For the full video review visit the link here: https://youtu.be/nJbe6MXbBFE.

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