Without a doubt one of the most significant brands in Chatanooga's history, Chattanooga Whisky continues to succeed as an iconic and respected whisky producer, coming full circle and proudly demonstrating its abilities to bring back whiskey to the people. This leader in innovation has since become an acclaimed brand of Tennessee high-malt bourbon and now offers several iterations of favored, award-winning whiskey including a line of experimental batches, single barrels, and bottled-in-bond bourbons. This allowed for the opening of the first legal distillery in Chattanooga since Prohibition in 2015. Eventually, Chattanooga Whiskey became the catalyst for change, spreading public awareness and partitioning a change in Prohibition-ear distilling laws. After launching its 1816 branded whiskey in 2012, the company faced pushback due to where the product was originally manufactured (sourced through MGP/LDI of Indiana). Although I will continue to work with Tiana on high level production matters, I am also excited to help ur team start laying the groundwork for what comes next.Established in 2011 with the mindset to bring back "Whiskey to the People", Chattanooga Whiskey was founded by Tim Piersant and Joe Ledbetter. Said McCracken, “I’m extremely grateful to have this opportunity to work in the CPO role exclusively.
Over his eight years with the company, he has led the release of over 100 unique Experimental and flagship expressions, and, most recently, helped the company achieve the title of America’s “Craft Producer of the Year” for 2023 by Whisky Magazine. Joining Chattanooga Whiskey as their first Head Distiller in 2014, McCracken led the build out of both the Experimental and Riverfront Distilleries, the creation of a whiskey style known as Tennessee High Malt, and the product transition from the 1816 expressions to the release of Chattanooga Whiskey 91 & Cask 111. With the promotion of Saul to Head Distiller, McCracken will continue in his role as Chief Product Officer (CPO) exclusively, focusing on strategic planning goals related to expansion, innovation, and continuous improvement.
I look forward to continuing to push the boundaries of the craft spirits world.”
Saul said she is beyond excited and honored to embark on this next leg of her spirits journey with Chattanooga Whiskey: “I could not ask for a more knowledgeable and passionate team to work with and am grateful for the chance to build off the foundation Grant has laid. “For those reasons and more, we’re thrilled to see her in this leadership role.” She is someone the entire team has always looked up to – in every aspect of what we do,” McCracken said in a news release. The City of Fawn Creek is located in the State of Kansas. “Over the years, Tiana has shown, among other things, a keen eye for the details, a unique sense of style, and a natural understanding of leadership.
CHATTANOOGA WHISKEY 1816 SINGLE BARREL SERIES
In addition, her blending efforts helped shape two critically acclaimed expressions: the Chattanooga Whiskey Finishing Series and the Bottled in Bond Vintage Series.Īs Head Distiller, Saul will lead a production team of 15 full-time employees and cover all aspects of production, grain-to-glass. She developed a variety of expressions, including barrel-aged gins and infused liqueurs, which helped establish Chattanooga Whiskey’s Experimental Single Batch Series as one of the most prolific and innovative collections in the industry. Saul shifted her focus to new product development in 2018. Over the next four years, she worked on or helped lead nearly every aspect of the production process. Saul began her career with Chattanooga Whiskey in 2015 as the Assistant Manager at the Chattanooga Whiskey Experimental Distillery before transitioning to the production team in 2017. Chattanooga Whiskey today named Tiana Saul as Head Distiller, succeeding Founding Head Distiller Grant McCracken, who will continue exclusively as Chief Product Officer.
0 kommentar(er)
