Chattanooga Whiskey announced the newest release in its Experimental Single Batch Series: Batch 047: Single Pot Still. 

Modeled after Ireland’s most distinctive (and specific) whiskey style, Batch 047 was distilled from a traditional  Irish-styled mash bill including floor-malted barley, raw barley, and malted oats – then pot distilled to achieve the style’s hallmark silky creaminess and lively, peppery spice character. 

“As a spirit style, Single Pot Still whiskey has developed a loyal, passionate following,” Grant McCracken, Founding Distiller, said in a news release. “So when we decided to make  our own version, we knew it had to check all the stylistic boxes: unmalted barley for signature texture and flavor,  oats for grain complexity, and pot distillation for that classic spirit quality.” 

Although the distilling team set out to make an authentic Single Pot Still-style whiskey, they also wanted it to feel unmistakably “Chatt Whiskey.” That meant “coloring” each step – from mashing to distillation to aging – with a  unique mix of traditional and innovative decisions. 

For the mash, the team selected a few standout grains: a world-renowned floor-malted barley from one of the  oldest malthouses in the UK, an unmalted (raw) barley variety from Tennessee called Calypso, and a “naked”  malted oat from Asheville’s Riverbend Malthouse – nicknamed Streaker Oats. Together, the grains  capture the unmistakable silky texture and spice-forward character of the style. 

For distillation, the team turned to their 100-gallon Experimental copper pot still, opting for a fuller-flavored  double distillation, rather than the triple distillation process used by many Irish distilleries. By stopping at two  runs, more of the grain, malt, and fermentation character is carried through into the final spirit. 

Finally, for aging, the team again drew inspiration from both Irish and American techniques. While most Irish single pot still whiskeys typically build their depth from ex-bourbon and ex-sherry casks, Batch 047 is matured in  a blend of new charred oak casks – long seasoned and custom toasted – for extra depth and dimension. The result keeps the tradition’s signature character while adding a distinctly American sweetness and depth. 

“As distillers, we always want to respect the history of a whiskey style, but we also don’t want it to lack personality,” McCracken said. “It’s a tightrope walk, really – between reverence and creativity. That said, I really think we nailed the landing.” 

Bottled at 95 proof, Batch 047: Single Pot Still will be available at the Chattanooga Whiskey Experimental  Distillery starting February 5th, 2026, for $59.99 (750ml). It will also be available online for shipping to select states via Seelbachs.com. 

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About Chattanooga Whiskey

Founded 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. For more information, visit https://chattanoogawhiskey.com/.