Chattanooga, TN (September, 2025) – Chattanooga Whiskey has announced the newest release in its  award-winning Experimental Single Batch Series: Batch 045: Kola Infused. 

Inspired by Chattanooga’s long history of cola production, Kola Infused merges the nostalgic flavors of 19th- and  20th-century American cola with the complementary depth of high malt bourbon. Limited to just seven barrels,  this bourbon liqueur was infused with a blend of all-natural ingredients, including real kola nut, fresh citrus peel,  sarsaparilla, and whole vanilla bean. 

“Before cola became a global phenomenon, it was brewed in apothecaries and soda fountains across the American  South. But it was in Chattanooga, Tennessee, where cola truly fizzed to life: Chattanooga made cola portable, put it  in a bottle, and turned it into a legacy. This Experimental Batch is a throwback to that time – when all-natural  infusions (including those with real kola nut) were the norm.” - Grant McCracken, Founding Distiller 

Made with a blend of four unique bourbon mash bills – containing eight distinct malted grains – the whiskey was  then infused with nearly 200 pounds of ten hand-selected botanicals for over a week. After the addition of real  cane sugar, the liqueur is minimally filtered and bottled at an assertive 90 proof, retaining the bold, concentrated  flavor of both the whiskey and its infusion ingredients – including the distinctive, irreplaceable character of real  kola nut. 

“Secret recipes. Secret ingredients. Secret methods. You could say the American cola-making tradition has always  been something of a kitchen cabinet mystery. But the real secret to great cola, we’d argue, is using real ingredients  and real whiskey. That’s what gives our distillers total control over the recipe and the infusion – and how it pops  and fizzes into your memory.” - Grant McCracken, Founding Distiller. 

Batch 045: Kola Infused will be available at the Chattanooga Whiskey Experimental Distillery starting Thursday,  September 18th, at $49.99 for a 750ml bottle, and available online for shipping to select states on Seelbachs.com. 

Described by the company as a “pre-built cocktail in a bottle,” Batch 045 arrives just in time for fall – as the  perfect early-season pour. Enjoy it over ice, or mix it with soda water for the ultimate “Chatt & Kola.” Bottled at 90 proof, expect notes of flamed orange, root beer float, lime meringue, and cherry cola. 

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. 

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: www.chattanoogawhiskey.com 

Experimental Distillery 1439 Market Street, Chattanooga, TN 

Riverfront Distillery 890 Riverfront Parkway, Chattanooga, TN