{"product_id":"hillrock-solera-aged-bourbon-whiskey-finished-in-a-barbados-rum-cask-750ml","title":"Hillrock Solera Aged Bourbon Whiskey Finished in a Barbados Rum Cask 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eHillrock Solera Aged Bourbon Finished in a Barbados Rum Cask is a barrel-proof expression from Hillrock Estate Distillery in New York's Hudson Valley. The solera-aged bourbon receives a finishing period in casks that held Barbados rum and is bottled at 59.45% ABV.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHillrock is a field-to-glass distillery: it grows grain on its estate, floor-malts it in-house and distils in a copper pot still. The distillery was founded by Jeffrey Baker with the late Dave Pickerell, former master distiller of Maker's Mark, who is credited with the solera concept. In a solera, some whiskey is periodically drawn from a stack of barrels and new whiskey is added, so no barrel is ever fully emptied and older whiskey is always part of the blend.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe rum cask adds a layer of tropical sweetness. Expect caramelized sugar, vanilla, molasses and toasted oak with hints of tropical fruit and baked banana on the nose, and toffee, honey, dark fruit and baking spice on the palate, followed by a long, warming finish of oak and molasses.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe square Hillrock decanter, with its 1806 crest and a hand-written barrel label naming the rum cask, is a handsome bottle and a fine gift.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt barrel proof, a few drops of water will open up the fruit and spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Caramelized sugar, vanilla, molasses, toasted oak and tropical fruit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Toffee, honey, dark fruit, baking spice and rum sweetness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and warming, with oak and molasses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hillrock Estate Distillery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Solera Aged Bourbon Whiskey, barrel proof\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExpression \/ Batch:\u003c\/strong\u003e Barbados Rum Cask Finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProof \/ ABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 118.9 proof (59.45% ABV)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCask \/ Finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Solera aged, finished in a Barbados rum cask\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hudson Valley, New York\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to Enjoy It\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eServe it neat with a few drops of water. It pairs with grilled pineapple, bananas foster or a cigar.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is solera ageing?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSome whiskey is periodically drawn from a stack of barrels and new whiskey added, so no barrel is ever fully emptied.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere is Hillrock?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn New York's Hudson Valley.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat proof is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis bottle is listed at 59.45% ABV.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore more in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bourbon\"\u003eBourbon collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hillrock Estate Distillery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68023243014453,"sku":"VWS200426928","price":171.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/7367\/8901\/files\/noir-gold-main-5006.webp?v=1793652764","url":"https:\/\/hiddencasks.com\/products\/hillrock-solera-aged-bourbon-whiskey-finished-in-a-barbados-rum-cask-750ml","provider":"Hidden Casks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}