In 1866, J.W. Kelly founded Deep Spring Distillery in Chattanooga, TN with the goal of creating the finest whiskey.  Through his distillery and other ventures, Kelly eventually helped to revive the city after it's near decimation during the civil war.  Kelly’s use of old-world pot distillation and custom mixture of corn, malted rye, and barley helped create a unique blend.  His brand set the standard of excellence and was very prosperous not just throughout the South, but also the world. Now, more than 100 years later, his dream lives on as a world-class spirit with Chattanooga soul.  Each bottling under the JWK banner gets it's name and style from his original releases, introduced to the world during the 19th century.  The bourbons are still 100% pot distilled, before aging in char #3 American White Oak barrels and always bottled at a minimum of 94 proof.  The rye whiskies deliver a punchy balance of fruit, spice and herbaceousness.  Overall, the lineup offers an incredibly rich, and notably distinct drinking experience.