Founder's Anniversary Blend is a marriage of whiskeys to commemorate our 14th anniversary. Formulated each year by our founder, this solera-style expression is blended from 3 one-of-a-kind charred oak solera barrels. Distilled in Chattanooga, TN and Lawrenceburg, IN, this combination of traditional & innovative recipes showcases the dynamic balance between multiple styles & sources of whiskey - each one symbolic of our past, present, & future.
Mash Bill: 31% 1816RES, 45% SB091, 24% INFINITY
Age: Greater than 2 years
Proof: 100 (50% ALC/VOL)
Cooperage: 53 gallon, toasted & charred oak barrels
Finish: 3 separate charred oak solera barrels
Batch Size: 9-11 barrels
Style: A Blend of Straight Whiskeys
Tasting notes: Maraschino cherry, honey graham cracker, cream cheese frosting, and spiced walnut
About our Solera Barrels
Located within our Riverfront Distillery, our Solera Room enshrines 3 unique whiskey styles - all of which utilize our version of the time-honored solera blending process. Each year to commemorate our anniversary, our Founder Tim Piersant evaluates the whiskey within each barrel – trialing various blends to highlight the best of each recipe. After each year’s blend is complete, the distilling team refills each tank with newly mature barrels, where they will quietly marry until the following year.
The Past: “1816” Barrel
Description: The whiskey mash bill that galvanized a community and helped change century-old prohibition laws.
Barrel Volume: 625 gal
Age: Greater than 4 years
Distilled in: Lawrenceburg, IN
Style: Straight Bourbon Whiskey
The Present: “91” Barrel
Description: Our signature Tennessee High Malt recipe - born from our Experimental Distillery’s 91st barrel created.
Barrel Volume: 4000 gal
Age: Greater than 2 years
Distilled in: Chattanooga, TN
Style: Straight Bourbon Whiskey
The Future: "Infinity" Barrel
Description: An evolving blend of innovative recipes - distilled at our Experimental and Riverfront distilleries
Barrel Volume: 1645 gal
Age: Greater than 3 years
Distilled in: Chattanooga, TN
Style: A Blend of Straight Whiskeys
