JW Kelly Old Milford Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Chattanooga’s distilling legacy lives inside this bottle. J.W. Kelly originally built his Tennessee whiskey empire in 1866. Reviving that historic Chattanooga spirit, this small-batch pour marries hand-selected casks aged five, six, and eight years in toasted oak. They craft it in traditional 3,000-gallon pot stills for maximum flavor extraction. You'll immediately catch the distinct oily texture.

Malted rye makes all the difference here. While most classic bourbons rely on raw grain, Kelly's choice of malted rye rounds out the edges with deep brown sugar sweetness. That secondary grain introduces a lush spice profile without harsh pepper heat. It bottles at 94 proof to maintain a balanced, lingering depth. Pour it neat or over a heavy ice cube.