Chattanooga Whiskey announced today the addition of Rye Single Barrels to its lineup, an uncut, unfiltered expression showcasing the company’s distinctive malt-forward approach to rye whiskey.
The new offering draws inspiration from one of the distillery’s first experimental batches and utilizes the same four-grain, three-malt mash bill as their award-winning 99 Rye, featuring an abundance of slow-toasted and drum-roasted rye malt.
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Chattanooga’s Single Barrel Collections
This release joins Chattanooga’s established Experimental Single Barrel Series and Bourbon Single Barrel Series, which have gained recognition for their innovative approach to traditional whiskey making.
“Each one of our Single Barrel Series is meant to explore a different side of the craft,” said Grant McCracken, Chief Product Officer. “The Experimental Single Barrel Series explores whiskey types, mash bills, and barrel types; the Bourbon Single Barrel Series highlights both mash bills and barrel types; and now, the Rye Single Barrel Series showcases our Tennessee Rye Malt mash bill, aged within different barrel types.”
The new expression features three types of malted rye – pale malted rye, caramel malted rye, and chocolate malted rye. This blend of specialty malts accounts for over 60% of the mash bill and is emphasized throughout the production process, including during barrel aging.
Unique Barrel Program Highlights Different Flavor Profiles
Similar to their “Barrel 91” expression, the aging process employs two distinct barrel types, including a custom toast profile specifically designed to complement the four-grain, three-malt mash bill.
McCracken explained the barrel strategy: “Since our 99 Rye is a blend of two barrel types, the goal of this series is to peel them apart and to highlight their dramatically different flavor and aroma qualities. While our classic #4 char barrel highlights the spicy-sweet spirit character of the spirit, our custom toasted and charred barrels meanwhile express a one-of-a-kind, toasty-rich barrel character.”
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The uncut and unfiltered single barrels now offer enthusiasts a deeper look into this modern classic expression.
Chattanooga Whiskey Rye Single Barrel Series will be available in select states (FL, GA, IL, IN, LA, SC, TN, TX, and WI) at a suggested retail price of $64.99 for a 750ml bottle. Limited quantities will also be available online for shipping to select states on Seelbachs.com.
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