{"product_id":"hillrock-estate-double-cask-rye-whiskey-1er-cru-sauternes-cask-finish-750ml","title":"Hillrock Estate Double Cask Rye Whiskey 1er Cru Sauternes Cask Finish 750ml","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis is a rye from a field-to-glass distillery, finished in French dessert-wine casks. Hillrock grows its own rye on its Hudson Valley estate, then mashes, ferments, and pot distills it on site in a still built in Kentucky to Dave Pickerell’s exact specifications. The Double Cask Rye is matured first in new #3 char American oak, then moved into a second new barrel, this one #4 char, which adds caramel and vanilla to the rye’s traditional spice. The Sauternes-finished version adds a third stage: a finish in rare French Premier Cru Sauternes wine casks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eReleased on September 10, 2016, it was billed as America’s first estate-grown 100% rye whiskey finished in French Sauternes casks. At the time, Sauternes casks had been used primarily to age Scotch. Sauternes, the sweet, botrytized wine of Bordeaux known as the “nectar of the gods,” is marked by a balance of sweetness and acidity, with notes of apricots, honey, and peaches. Hillrock’s owner, Jeff Baker, described what the casks do: “Finishing Hillrock Estate Distillery Double Cask Rye in French Sauternes casks merges tradition and terroir, creating a rounded, almost buttery texture with notes of honey and citrus lemon.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe distillery’s notes describe a “patina copper, amber whiskey” with “candied orange peel, honey comb, peach skin, flower blossom, maple, candied apples, Madagascar vanilla, rye spice” on the nose. On the palate: “bold flavors of toasted bread with honey and butter, cashews, citrus, orange blossom notes and vanilla wafer balance the traditional rye spice, leading to a long, honeyed apricot finish bursting with fruit and spice.” Another description of the Double Cask Rye notes “plenty of rye spice with distinct clove and cinnamon on the nose” and a finish with “a delicate balance of honey and spice.” Wine Enthusiast scored it 94. It’s a rye for drinkers who find most ryes too sharp, and for dessert-wine fans curious about whiskey: spicy and structured, with a soft, honeyed, almost buttery center.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigins \u0026amp; Craftsmanship\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eHillrock Estate Double Cask Rye Whiskey (Sauternes Cask Finish) is produced at Hillrock Estate Distillery in New York’s Hudson Valley, created by the late Dave Pickerell, formerly of Maker’s Mark. It is made from 100% estate-grown rye, mashed, fermented, and pot distilled on the estate in a custom-built copper pot still. The whiskey matures first in new #3 char American oak, then in a second new #4 char American oak barrel, and is finished in French Premier Cru Sauternes wine casks. Bottled at 45% ABV \/ 90 proof, 750ml.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritics Reviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine Enthusiast — 94 Points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHillrock Estate Distillery (official tasting notes):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Candied orange peel, honey comb, peach skin, flower blossom, maple, candied apples, Madagascar vanilla, rye spice are all abundant in the nose of this patina copper, amber whiskey. The bold flavors of toasted bread with honey and butter, cashews, citrus, orange blossom notes and vanilla wafer balance the traditional rye spice leading to a long, honeyed apricot finish bursting with fruit and spice.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelease notes (2016):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Copper, amber color and offers melon, honey, vanilla and spice on the nose. Flavors of honey-coated cashews, citrus and rye lead way to butter toasted bread, roast nuts and a long honeyed finish which perfectly balances the rye spice.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCopper-amber. Candied orange peel, honeycomb, and peach skin lead, with maple, candied apple, Madagascar vanilla, flower blossom, and rye spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eToasted bread with honey and butter, cashews, citrus, orange blossom, and vanilla wafer, balanced by clove and cinnamon rye spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLong and honeyed, with apricot, fruit, and spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eCategory\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRye Whiskey — Double Cask, Sauternes Finished\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV \/ Proof\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e45% ABV \/ 90 Proof\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMash Bill\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100% estate-grown rye\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaturation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNew #3 char American oak, then new #4 char American oak, then French Premier Cru Sauternes casks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDistillation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEstate pot still, custom-built\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHillrock Estate Distillery — Hudson Valley, New York\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSignificance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAmerica’s first Sauternes-finished estate rye (2016)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWine Enthusiast 94\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle \/ Identity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA spicy, structured estate rye with a soft, honeyed Sauternes finish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAromas \u0026amp; Flavors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCandied orange peel, honeycomb, peach, vanilla, cashew, rye spice\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottle Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlue cheese\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApricot or peach tart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast nuts and honey-glazed dishes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrème brûlée\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eEnjoy neat or with a few drops of water. It also makes an elevated Manhattan.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Breakthru","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45508059889730,"sku":null,"price":98.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.blackwellswines.com\/products\/hillrock-estate-double-cask-rye-whiskey-1er-cru-sauternes-cask-finish-750ml","provider":"Blackwell's Wines \u0026 Spirits","version":"1.0","type":"link"}