Rock Hill Farms Bourbon

Very good! Was lucky to find this on the shelf and only paid $43!!!

Rock Hill Farms shares a mash bill with Blanton's, and in some ways must be a close cousin to Blanton's Gold, the overseas exclusive that amps up the ABV. Compared to the Blanton's lineup, my guess is that Rock Hill Farms reflects a conscious choice to select fruitier or more berry-flavored barrels. After a nose of vanilla and raisins, the palate features a strong bite of spice and caramel, but with a dominant note of sweet blackberries. The finish is mild and sweet, fruit-forward like the palate, and doesn't feature the wood or smoke notes that I really love. This bourbon strikes me as an elevated version of Buffalo Trace, but to be honest I don't think it's worth the price premium. In the current bourbon mania, this has become a rare bottle, often priced in the triple digits, where I think it represents a poor value. At around $50, I'd give it four stars.

Nose: caramel, dried fruit Super smooth on entry and a wave of heat comes in with some cinnamon and honey.

Nice flavor. Very smooth. Need to buy a bottle.