Hillrock

Hillrock Estate Madeira Cask Finished Double Cask Rye

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88 critic score

Whiskey Rye New York No age statement 45% ABV

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About this bottle

Businessman Jeffrey Baker is the founder of Hillrock Estate, a distillery in the Hudson Valley, NY, which aims to produce farm-to-glass whiskey. Master Distiller Dave Pickerell was brought on board for this venture. Their Double Cask Rye, made from 100% estate-grown rye, is aged for 2.5 years in new American oak barrels with a #3 char, followed by 1.5 years in barrels with a #4 char. This is then given an additional 6-8 week finishing period in ex-Madeira casks, making it a technically triple-cask whiskey.

How it tastes

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Rich 80

Full Bodied 70

Sweet 60

Spicy 40

Fruity 40

Vanilla 30

Smoky 15

Tart 10

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The details

Type: Rye
ABV: 45% ABV (90 proof)
Age: No age statement
Cask: new, charred American oak, finished in ex-Madeira casks
Origin: New York, USA

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