Chattanooga Whiskey Unveils Batch 046: Spiced Cacao Infused — A Spicy Experimental Sequel

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New bourbon liqueur infused with cacao, cinnamon, vanilla, and two varieties of dried chiles arrives for the holidays

Chattanooga, TN (November 2025) – Chattanooga Whiskey has announced the latest addition to its award-winning Experimental Single Batch Series: Batch 046: Spiced Cacao Infused, a bold, flavor-packed sequel to the fan-favorite Batch 028: Cacao Infused released in 2022. This year’s limited edition expression draws inspiration from the ancient Aztec beverage Xocolatl, layering cacao, spice, and heat into a uniquely modern bourbon liqueur.

Like its predecessor, Batch 046 is infused with whole Ecuadorian cacao nibs, cinnamon sticks, and vanilla beans, but this release intensifies the experience with the addition of Guajillo and Pasilla chiles for a multidimensional, warm-spice character.

“The history and lineage of hot cocoa is literally much ‘hotter’ than most people realize. Early versions of sipping chocolate – which were developed by the Aztec and Mayan cultures – were actually served unsweetened and frothy at room temperature and often included the addition of hot chiles, which delivered a hot and spicy sensory experience.”
— Grant McCracken, Founding Distiller

Crafted from a blend of three high rye malt and wheat malt bourbon mash bills distilled on both pot and column stills, Batch 046 marries the natural sweetness and spice of the whiskey with the intensity of the cacao-chile infusion. More than 200 pounds of infusion ingredients were added and removed with precision to maintain balance.

“At some point in the history of ‘hot cocoa’, the modern European style swapped out the capsaicin burn of Aztec intensity for the warm, sugary-sweet hot cocoa we Americans know of today. But who says you can’t have both? By employing our all-natural cacao and chile infusion and using a range of bourbon recipes, this liqueur delivers a sensory experience that’s both soul-comforting and sensory-wakening.”
— Grant McCracken, Founding Distiller

Availability & Tasting Notes

Batch 046: Spiced Cacao Infused will be available Thursday, November 20th, for $54.99 per 750ml bottle at the Chattanooga Whiskey Experimental Distillery and online for shipping to select states via Seelbachs.com.

Bottled at 85 proof (42.5% ABV), this “pre-built cocktail” arrives just in time for holiday gatherings. Expect layered notes of dark chocolate, prune, toasted chile pepper, chocolate-covered raisin, and creamy horchata—perfect for fireside sipping, festive brunches, or dessert over ice.

About Chattanooga Whiskey

Founded in 2011, Chattanooga Whiskey changed state history by leading the movement to legalize distilling in Chattanooga for the first time in a century. The Chattanooga Whiskey Experimental Distillery, the only standalone experimental distillery in the U.S., now welcomes more than 50,000 visitors annually and fuels the brand’s innovation.

In 2017, the Chattanooga Whiskey Riverfront Distillery opened as home to the brand’s signature Tennessee High Malt expressions, including Chattanooga Whiskey 91, Cask 111, 99 Rye, Bottled in Bond Vintage Series, Barrel Finishing Series, and the Founder’s Anniversary Blend. The independently owned distillery has earned major accolades, including Icons of Whisky – Craft Producer of the Year (America and Global) at Whisky Magazine’s 2023 World Whiskies Awards.

Learn more at www.chattanoogawhiskey.com.
Experimental Distillery: 1439 Market Street, Chattanooga, TN
Riverfront Distillery: 890 Riverfront Parkway, Chattanooga, TN

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