Bourbon Review: Chattanooga Whiskey Russian River Pinot Cask Finished Bourbon

We review Chattanooga Whiskey Russian River Pinot Cask Finished Bourbon, a custom blend of five bourbon mash bills that saw finishing time in Pinot Noir casks from the Russian River Valley of Sonoma County.

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Tasting Notes

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This is a custom blend of five bourbon mash bills that saw finishing time in Pinot Noir casks from the Russian River Valley of Sonoma County. It is bottled at 95 proof and priced at $59.99.
Appearance:
The orange amber in this glass has a decidedly reddish tone, reflecting thick legs and viscosity.
Nose:
This one opens with a deep berry note and a hint of cherry cola. Vanilla, baked bread, a smattering of oak, some dark chocolate, and some spice are also present.
Palate:
If one were to craft a berry-forward, cherry cola-flavored whiskey, the palate on this would be that in spades. It pops in the berry fruit area, reflecting cherries, strawberries, and raspberries alongside additional oak notes, deep vanilla, marshmallows, cacao, and a bit of allspice.
Finish:
This finishes sweet and a bit dry, holding a short end on the back throat.
Comments:
Chattanooga Whiskey Russian River Pinot Cask Finished Bourbon is an extremely well-crafted example of a wine cask used in finishing. It brings forward the best notes of the finishing vessels—a super nice sipper.

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.

Nino Kilgore-Marchetti

Nino Kilgore-Marchetti is the founder of The Whiskey Wash, an award-winning whiskey lifestyle website dedicated to informing and entertaining consumers about whisk(e)y globally. As a whisk(e)y journalist, expert, and judge, he has written extensively about the subject, been interviewed in various media outlets, and provided tasting input on many whiskeys at competitions.

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