Hillrock Solera Aged Bourbon is the first American whiskey to be aged by the centuries-old Solera method traditionally used for exceptional sherries, ports, Madeiras and cognacs. Finished in 20-year-old Oloroso sherry casks, the award-winning bourbon is bottled at 92.6 proof (46.3% ABV).
Solera aging uses a pyramid of barrels: a small portion of whiskey is removed periodically from the lowest tier, and an equal measure of younger whiskey is added to the top barrels, so older whiskey constantly mingles with younger spirit and no barrel is ever fully emptied. Hillrock Estate Distillery in New York's Hudson Valley is a field-to-glass producer, with estate-grown grain and an on-site malt house.
The Oloroso casks give the bourbon floral notes layered with fig, roasted walnuts, candied fruit and spicy rye, with unusual depth, smoothness and complexity.
Its heavy square decanter makes it a handsome gift for bourbon lovers.
Sip it neat or over a single large ice cube.
Bourbon must be made in the United States from a mash of at least 51% corn and aged in new charred oak containers, and straight bourbon must be aged at least two years. Those rules give bourbon its characteristic sweetness, with caramel and vanilla drawn from the charred barrels.
Tasting Notes
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Nose: Floral notes and fig.
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Palate: Roasted walnuts, candied fruit and spicy rye.
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Method: Solera aged, finished in 20-year-old Oloroso casks.
Specifications
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Producer: Hillrock Estate Distillery
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Style: Bourbon Whiskey, Solera Aged
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Proof / ABV: 92.6 proof (46.3% ABV)
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Cask / Finish: Solera system, finished in 20-year-old Oloroso sherry casks
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Region: Ancram, Hudson Valley, New York, United States
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Size: 750ml
How to Enjoy It
Sip it neat or over a large ice cube. It pairs with roasted nuts, fig tart or blue cheese.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Solera aging?
A pyramid of barrels where older whiskey is drawn from the bottom and topped up from above.
What casks finish it?
20-year-old Oloroso sherry casks.
Where is it made?
At Hillrock Estate Distillery in New York's Hudson Valley.
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