Chattanooga, TN (December 2024) – Chattanooga Whiskey has announced the return of its acclaimed Vault Series. This series offers an exclusive look into the creativity of its distilling team. This year’s release revisits a fan-favorite from 2017: Batch 002: Smoked High Malt, now reimagined through a collection of four unique single barrels.
The Vault Series 2024 experiments with multiple hardwood-smoked malted barley varieties, including mesquite, apple, and cherry wood-smoked malts, each contributing distinct aromas and flavors.
The original Batch 002 has become something of a cult favorite. For the 2024 Vault Series, we’ve returned to that classic recipe and taken it a step further by highlighting different smoked malts, distilling them in our column still, and aging each one in long-toasted and charred oak barrels.
– Tiana Saul, Head Distiller
Details of the Vault Series 2024:
- Aged: Over six years
- Composition: 18% smoked malted barley in each barrel
- Barrel Breakdown:
- Two barrels feature mesquite-smoked malted barley
- One barrel highlights apple wood-smoked malted barley
- One barrel blends mesquite, apple, and cherry wood-smoked malts
- Profile: Each single barrel retains Chattanooga Whiskey’s signature Tennessee High Malt style while showcasing a subtle yet dynamic smokiness.
This year’s Vault is a rare opportunity to compare the nuanced flavors of multiple smoked malts in an uncut, single-barrel context. Each barrel has a unique personality with a subtle smokiness that enhances the whiskey without overpowering it.
Bottle Details:
- Size: 375ml
- Proof: Barrel proof
- Price: $46.99
- Availability: Exclusively at the Chattanooga Whiskey Experimental Distillery while supplies last.
About Chattanooga Whiskey
Founded in 2011, Chattanooga Whiskey revolutionized Tennessee distilling by restoring the city’s right to produce whiskey after a 100-year hiatus. Today, the Chattanooga Whiskey Experimental Distillery serves as a hub for innovation, crafting small-batch releases and hosting over 50,000 visitors annually.
Signature Products:
- Chattanooga Whiskey 91
- Cask 111
- 99 Rye
- Bottled in Bond Vintage Series
- Barrel Finishing Series
- Founder’s Anniversary Blend
Recent Accolades:
- Icons of Whisky – Craft Producer of the Year (America & Global), Whisky Magazine, 2023
- World Whiskies Awards, San Francisco Spirits Competition
For more information, visit ChattanoogaWhiskey.com.
Visit Chattanooga Whiskey Distilleries
- Experimental Distillery: 1439 Market Street, Chattanooga, TN
- Riverfront Distillery: 890 Riverfront Parkway, Chattanooga, TN
Chattanooga Whiskey remains committed to producing authentic, high-quality whiskeys through their innovative Tennessee High Malt style, continuing to push the boundaries of craft whiskey with each release.
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