![]() You’ll be able to enjoy more of it that way. Given the cask strength of this whiskey, I would recommend drinking it on the rocks anyway. The whiskey was, however, every bit as good on the rocks. I don’t know that the ice muted the flavors – it was more a matter of blending them, if that makes sense. The flavor was not as intense when sipped on the rocks. As you would expect, the heat was not as strong, but it was still there. I allowed the ice to melt a bit, then tasted the whiskey again. My first tasting was neat, because I wanted to taste the whiskey in unadulterated form. I felt the warming sensation from my mouth all the way down. There is some heat, due mainly, I suppose, to the strength of the whiskey, but most of the heat is on the finish with hints of pepper and cinnamon. As I mentioned above, the mouth feel is very soft, almost velvety. On the tongue, you will notice some stronger notes, such as cinnamon and apple, with a touch of butterscotch to even it out. The aroma is very pleasing…like I-want-a-candle-that-smells-like-this pleasing. On the nose, you pick up some caramel and perhaps a hint of vanilla. I found it to be, however, very smooth and incredibly soft – especially for a whiskey of this proof. This whiskey is 113.6 proof, and it’s not for the faint of heart. Presumably, it is a blend of the Reserve which is (as noted on their web site) taken from barrels selected for their bold character. The 1816 Cask Tennessee Stillhouse American Whiskey is a barrel selection of their whiskeys which are then bottled at cask strength. I haven’t visited the distillery, but it’s definitely on the list for my next visit to Chattanooga. They use a still called “Doc” that was made by a local company just for them. They opened in 2015 and started distilling the first whiskey made in Chattanooga in over 100 years. is located on Market Street in downtown Chattanooga – right across from the world-famous Chattanooga Choo Choo. It’s a tough job, but somebody has to do it, right?Ĭhattanooga Whiskey Co. I will make an effort to review the Reserve in a future post. I loved it, so I thought I would try the 1816 Cask for this review. The mash bill consists of 75% corn, 21% rye, and 4% malted barley. That night, I had the 1816 Reserve, which is a 90 proof whiskey, aged 6.5 years in American white oak barrels. I first experienced Chattanooga Whiskey at a local Nashville restaurant. When it comes to Chattanooga Whiskey, the answer is a resounding YES. What matters to me is whether or not I like the whiskey. ![]() Where I’m concerned, I don’t really care one way or the other if a company follows the Tennessee Whiskey process made famous by Jack Daniel’s. If you searched for Tennessee Whiskey and ended up here expecting to get an education on the Tennessee Whiskey production process, and the recent litigation concerning that process, you’ve come to the wrong place. While I generally prefer bourbons such as Knob Creek, Four Roses, and Jefferson’s Reserve, I also enjoy a good Tennessee Whiskey now and then. After years of craft beers and (mostly) red wines, I have started drinking more whiskey. Like millions of other Americans, I have recently learned to appreciate a good whiskey.
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