Chattanooga, TN (November 2024) – Chattanooga Whiskey has announced the newest release in their award-winning Experimental Single Batch Series – Batch 041: Persimmon Infused. Made with over 140 pounds of dried persimmons, this fall-inspired bourbon liqueur is made with 100% pot-distilled bourbon and an eight-ingredient infusion of dried fruits, spices, and botanicals.

“For this release, our team decided to “opt out” of pumpkin spice and focus on one of the more underrated fall and winter fruits: persimmons. This fruit has one of the most unique flavor profiles of any tree fruit – and naturally complements our high malt style of bourbon.” – Grant McCracken, Founding Distiller

Made with a blend of five bourbon mash bills, each recipe was aged for more than three years in toasted and charred oak prior to an infusion of persimmons, dates, fenugreek seeds, gentian, vanilla, cinnamon, orange peel, cardamom, and cane sugar. Crafted from only five barrels, this unique blend of bourbons includes multiple varieties of smoked, roasted, and toasted malt, which naturally complement the character imparted by the all-natural infusion.

“One of the main reasons we believe our liqueurs are so popular is that each one utilizes 100% real whiskey and real ingredients. This approach allows our distillers to pull the full spectrum of flavors from each and every ingredient – thereby allowing for nearly complete control over the liqueur’s final flavor profile.” – Grant McCracken, Founding Distiller.

Batch 041: Persimmon Infused will be available at the Chattanooga Whiskey Experimental Distillery at $54.99 for a 750ml bottle and available online for shipping to select states on Seelbachs.com. Bottled at 90.4 proof, expect notes of maple syrup, dried apricot, cinnamon toast, citrus zest, and sweet potato pie.

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. As a result, the Chattanooga Whiskey Experimental Distillery – the only standalone experimental distillery in the country – was born. 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.

In 2017, the Chattanooga Whiskey Riverfront Distillery opened as the production home of Chattanooga Whiskey’s signature expressions: Chattanooga Whiskey 91, Cask 111, and 99 Rye, as well as their Bottled in Bond Vintage Series, Barrel Finishing Series, and Founder’s Anniversary Blend.

Independently owned and operated, Chattanooga Whiskey is committed to making whiskey that emphasizes quality, complexity, and authenticity through their one-of-a-kind Tennessee High Malt style. Most recently, Chattanooga Whiskey was named Icons of Whisky – Craft Producer of the Year (both America and Global) at Whisky Magazine’s 2023 World Whiskies Awards.

Chattanooga Whiskey: https://www.chattanoogawhiskey.com

I’ve got to hand to to Chattanooga Whiskey when it comes to getting downright weird out there.  Experimental releases in the whiskey world are something to celebrate.  Without pushing boundaries and trying off-the-wall ideas there won’t be enough growth and innovation to keep the American whiskey market moving forward, and I think brands that are willing to take a swing at something just to push the envelope deserve our collective attention.  Go ahead…get weird!