William Larue Weller Bourbon (Fall 2014)
less floral
Hillrock Estate Seasoned Oak Cask Finished Double Cask Rye
Rye
Hillrock Estate // New York, USA
Hillrock Estate Double Cask Rye is produced using organic rye grown right at the Hudson Valley estate.
The whiskey is given two maturations: first in new charred American oak, then white oak that was seasoned for 2 years before the barrels were assembled and filled.
Hillrock Estate Double Cask Rye is produced using organic rye grown right at the Hudson Valley estate. The whiskey is given two maturations: first in new charred American oak, then white oak that was seasoned for 2 years before the barrels were assembled and filled. Master Distiller Dave Pickerell chose air seasoning as a way of removing what can become bitter tannins that develop in kiln-dried wood.
-
-
ageNAS
-
Cost
-
abv45.0
-
-
RyeUnlike bourbon, rye whiskey can be made anywhere in the world. But if made in the US, the mash bill recipe must be at least 51% rye and it must be aged in new, charred oak barrels with no age requirement. Elsewhere, the rye whiskey will be made keeping the country of origin's rules regarding the recipe and minimum aging.
-
Cask Typenew charred oak; finished in seasoned oak
Tasting Notes
"A rich and impressive rye, with well integrated flavors of spice and sweetness. Vanilla, caramel and butterscotch lead into clove, cinnamon, allspice and black pepper. The wood flavors bind it all together well, making them taste like they were all spread on pumpernickel toast."
Added by
Amanda Schuster
Score
92