Chattanooga Whiskey has announced the newest release in its Experimental Single Batch Series – Batch 042: Amaro Barrel Finished Rye.
This unique rye malt whiskey explores the complementary flavors of a 5-grain rye malt mash bill finished within Chattanooga Whiskey’s very own amaro liqueur casks.
“Whenever we finish any whiskey, our goal is to find a cask that complements its strongest, most unique characteristics,” Grant McCracken, Founding Distiller, said in a news release. “In this case, our sweet and spicy amaro liqueur barrels enhance the malty, baking spice characteristics of the pot distilled rye malt whiskey.”
Made from a 5-grain mash bill, this finished whiskey was made with four varieties of malted rye, including a cherrywood smoked malted rye and a dark roasted caramel malted rye. Aged for over four years, the whiskey was finished for three months in barrels which previously held a German-style amaro liqueur made by the Chattanooga Whiskey distilling team.
Together, the whiskey and finishing barrel showcase a harmonious one-of-a-kind flavor profile – rimming with sweet and spicy characteristics – perfect for the winter months.
“Both the whiskey and the finishing barrel are extremely unique in their own rights,” McCracken said. “Our rye malt whiskey was made with a custom-smoked malted rye, crafted by our friends at Riverbend Malthouse in Asheville, North Carolina. Meanwhile, our finishing barrels previously held an amaro that was made with 14 fruits and botanicals, including dried bilberries, sour cherries, star anise, and sarsaparilla. Together, the rye and the amaro work beautifully together, bringing out the best of both worlds.”
Experimental Batch 042: Amaro Barrel Finished will be available at the Chattanooga Whiskey Experimental Distillery at $69.99 for a 750ml bottle.
About Chattanooga Whiskey
Starting in 2011, Chattanooga Whiskey challenged the laws and won the right to distill whiskey in Chattanooga for the first time in 100 years. The distillery now hosts over 50,000 visitors annually and serves as a hub of innovation and creativity to push the boundaries of craft whiskey. For more information, visit http://www.chattanoogawhiskey.com.