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Whiskey Review: Chattanooga Silver Oak Cabernet Cask Finished Whiskey

We review Chattanooga Silver Oak Cabernet Cask Finished Whiskey, a Tennessee high malt whiskey finished for over 18 months in Cabernet Sauvignon casks from Silver Oak Cellars.

OVERALL RATING

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Chattanooga Silver Oak Cabernet Cask Finished Whiskey review

Tasting Notes

About:

95 proof (47.5 ABV), 750 ml MSRP $59.99.
Appearance:
Mahogany.
Nose:
Lush floral and fruit notes hit the nose first, followed closely by flavor notes of butterscotch, slightly spicy vanilla, orange citrus, root beer hard candy, and soft oak.
Palate:
On the palate are notes of buttery hard pretzels, spicy mustard, cinnamon, molasses, and green bell pepper.
Finish:
Comments:
This is a highly satisfying straight malt whiskey with a smooth and silky texture that nicely segues into a medium to long finish with a pleasant influx of cinnamon and pepper notes on the back end. There’s an interesting range of flavors at play here that feel more approachable than complex. Flavor notes of mustard, root beer, pretzel, and spicy butterscotch, along with a black pepper and slight Slim Jim savoriness, all of which are unique and unexpected in a whiskey, ultimately work very well together.

Editor’s Note: This whiskey was either bought as a sample by The Whiskey Wash or provided to us as a review sample by the party behind it. Per our editorial policies, this in no way influenced the outcome of this review.

Jennifer Williams

Jennifer Williams honed her appreciation for patrons with a discerning taste for fine whiskey during her 15-year tenure as a bartender in Dallas, Texas. Since relocating to Portland, Oregon in 2019, she graduated from Portland State University with a major in English Literature and a minor in Writing. During her final term at PSU, Jennifer served as the Arts & Culture editor for the university's monthly magazine, The Pacific Sentinel. A voracious reader, outdoor runner, and aspiring photographer, Jennifer also harbors a deep love for classic jazz. She always welcomes the opportunity to share a whiskey and engaging conversation with both her cherished friends from Texas and the many new companions she's made since settling in Oregon.

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