Chattanooga, TN (August, 2025) – Chattanooga Whiskey announced the newest release in their Barrel Finishing Series: Michigan Maple Syrup Cask Finished. This marks the seventh release in their limited Finishing  Series, which celebrates the union of Tennessee High Malt with a variety of finishing casks. 

For their seventh finish, Chattanooga Whiskey distillers turned to America’s Upper Midwest – this time selecting late harvest maple syrup casks from Michigan. While less widely known, Michigan maple syrup is prized by enthusiasts for its small batch, kettle-cooked complexity – especially in the final draws of the season.  Exclusively filled with old growth, late harvest syrup, these finishing casks bring layered notes of maple candy,  toasted grain, and soft oak, adding a warm richness to the whiskey’s profile. 

“Since launching our Finishing Series in 2021, our aim has been simple: elevate both the whiskey and the finishing cask. To do that, we get precise. Instead of relying on a single mash bill, we blend mash bills to match the finishing cask’s character. And instead of sourcing finishing barrels broadly, we select barrels from specific  regions – each with its own terroir.” - Grant McCracken, Founding Distiller 

To highlight the finishing barrels, the distilling team blended two complementary bourbon mash bills – one being  a four-grain, three-malt recipe with two types of “aromatic” malt. Slow-toasted for deeper aroma, these specialty  malts add maple-like notes that complement the character of the maple-syrup casks. 

“For this cask finish, we drew from two complementary mash bills. Our signature Barrel 91 recipe contributes  layered complexity from caramel and honey malts, along with rich toasted-barrel character. Meanwhile, Barrel 76  delivers a warm, maple-like depth from its long-toasted aromatic malts, mirroring the flavors of boiled maple syrup.  Together, these profiles amplify the finishing cask’s character – enhancing its flavor without overshadowing it.” - Grant McCracken, Founding Distiller 

Aged for over four years, including one year in the finishing casks, the whiskey was bottled at 95 proof – offering  notes of pancakes, sweet potato, maple candy, and malted milk ball. Maple Syrup Cask Finished will be available  at the Chattanooga Whiskey Experimental Distillery and on shelves in select states (AR, CO, CT, D.C., DE, FL, GA, IL,  IN, KY, LA, MD, MO, NJ, NY, SC, TN, TX, WI) at $59.99 for a 750ml bottle. Limited quantities will also be available  online for shipping to select states on Seelbachs.com.  

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: http://www.chattanoogawhiskey.com 

Riverfront Distillery 890 Riverfront Parkway, Chattanooga, TN 

Experimental Distillery 1439 Market Street, Chattanooga, TN

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