Welcome to another exciting episode of our podcast! Today, we dive deep into the world of whiskey with Tim, one of the founding fathers of Chattanooga Whiskey. Join us as we explore the fascinating journey of Chattanooga Whiskey, from its historic roots pre-prohibition to becoming one of the most innovative bourbon and American whiskey producers in the United States.
In This Episode:
Tim's personal journey and how he transitioned from working in retail manufacturing to founding Chattanooga Whiskey.
The rich history of whiskey in Chattanooga, Tennessee, and the challenges faced in reviving it.
The legal battles fought to change distillation laws in Tennessee, allowing Chattanooga Whiskey to flourish.
The creation and success of the Chattanooga Whiskey Experimental Distillery.
An in-depth look at their unique whiskey-making process, including the use of specialty malted grains.
The story behind their iconic bottle design and branding.
Tim's favorite whiskey expressions and what makes them special.
Future plans for Chattanooga Whiskey and their mission to be the most highly regarded whiskey from Tennessee.
Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction
00:18 - Tim's Whiskey Journey
00:31 - Early Life and Career
00:52 - Discovering Chattanooga's Whiskey History
01:15 - Revitalizing Downtown Chattanooga
02:00 - Legal Challenges and Changing Laws
03:24 - Forming House Bill 102 and Senate Bill 129
05:03 - The Tennessee Distillers Guild and Whiskey Trail
05:38 - The Experimental Distillery and Innovation
07:03 - Current Expressions and Market Reach
10:46 - Tours and Visitor Experience
13:03 - Distribution and Future Plans
15:02 - Bottle Design and Branding
19:02 - Tasting Chattanooga Whiskey
25:23 - Immediate Future Plans
26:05 - Impact of the Pandemic
28:58 - Hand Sanitizer Production During the Pandemic
30:01 - Closing Remarks
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