Collier & McKeel Tennessee Whiskey is made from a mash of 70% corn, 15% barley and 15% rye. After sourcing the ingredients from local farms, Mike Williams, Collier & McKeel’s master distiller, mashes and ferments the grains before distilling the wash through his hand-hammered pot still.
Collier and Mckeel Tennessee Whiskey Tasting Notes
Nose: Aroma of smoke and charcoal along with hints of sweet corn.
Palate: Initial flavor is sweet and smoky, with faint notes of a spicy earthiness.
Finish: Finish is smooth and sweet, with flavors of vanilla, honey and oak that predominate.
Distillery Information
Situated just one mile from the Tennessee State Capitol in the heart of Nashville, Collier & McKeel Distillery pays tribute to Collier, McKeel and all those who brought the art of whiskey-making to Tennessee. The distillery, which is dominated by a 570-gallon Vendome copper pot still made in Kentucky, is housed in a late 19th century factory which was previously used to assemble automobiles.
