Chattanooga Whiskey is putting a musical spin on Tennessee whiskey with Bad Chattanoogan, a new release featuring toasted maple wood records that can actually be played. The limited-edition collection includes two blends, Side A and Side B, each finished for one month with 15 maple records engraved with an original Chattanooga-inspired song. The whiskey is a blend of three Tennessee mash bills, filtered through sugar maple charcoal and aged for more than four years in charred and toasted oak.
The music is an important part of the story, too. Creative Director Rich Abercrombie and his band, Dollars Family, wrote the songs featured on the records, and every bottle comes with a playable four-inch Tiny Vinyl hangtag that spins at 33 rpm. For an early taste of the release, the Listening Party is a 21+ event that will feature live music, cocktails and stories from the team. Limited quantities will also be available in the weeks following the release.
| Side A: “Bad Chattanoogan” | Side B: “City I Love” | |
| Age | 4+ years | 4+ years |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Batch Size | 9 barrels | 9 barrels |
| Tennessee Oak | 44% | 89% |
| Finish | 1 month with 15 maple records | 1 month with 15 maple records |
| Tasting Notes | Sweet tea, banana bread, chocolate-covered dried cherry, toasted maple granola | Smoked apple crisp, crème brûlée, dark brown sugar, toasted walnut, mulling spices |
Bad Chattanoogan Listening Party
Location: Experimental Distillery, Chattanooga Whiskey | 1439 Market Street
Date and Time: October 22 | 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM | Doors open at 6:15 PM
Price: $100 [Admission 21+] | Buy tickets here.
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