The Tennessee Whiskey Trail is thrilled to announce the launch of the Tennessee Collective—a landmark collaboration bringing together a dozen distilleries and their hand-selected barrels for a one-of-a-kind release. This special bottling of approximately 2,000 bottles is more than just a whiskey, but a bold expression of craftsmanship, community and the shared spirit that represents Tennessee.
“The Tennessee Whiskey Trail was developed to foster collaboration across the state’s distillers and to help consumers experience the variety of spirits crafted statewide,” said Charity Toombs, executive director of the Tennessee Whiskey Trail. “The Tennessee Collective Bottle Series illustrates the collaborative spirit of Tennessee distilling, the camaraderie between distillers and the skillfulness of these 12 representatives to craft a product that proudly appeals to whiskey enthusiasts.”
For the inaugural edition, the participating members selected 12 barrels representing 12 distilleries, which were then thoughtfully blended at Sugarlands Distilling Company under the leadership of Sugarlands’ Master Distiller Greg Eidam, who also oversees the acclaimed Roaming Man Rye Whiskey to create a unique expression that celebrates the diversity and depth of the state’s dedication to craft spirits. The release marks the first time the Tennessee Whiskey Trail has offered a collective bottling, resulting in a complex spirit reflecting the rich heritage and tradition of its makers…