Chattanooga Whiskey Bottled in Bond is a type of American whiskey that meets the requirements of the Bottled-in-Bond Act of 1897. This act specifies that the whiskey must be produced at one distillery, aged in a federally bonded warehouse for at least four years, and bottled at 100 proof (50% ABV). Chattanooga Whiskey Bottled in Bond is made from a mash of corn, rye, and malted barley, and it is aged in charred oak barrels. The result is a smooth, flavorful whiskey with a complex character.
Bottled-in-bond whiskey is a high-quality product that is made according to strict standards. The Bottled-in-Bond Act was passed in 1897 to protect consumers from fraudulent whiskey. At the time, there were many unscrupulous whiskey makers who were selling watered-down or otherwise adulterated whiskey. The Bottled-in-Bond Act helped to ensure that consumers were getting what they paid for.