Excerpt: At $90, it’s unlikely to become anyone’s daily drinker, though I doubt those who can appreciate a subtle, yet complex bourbon and who are willing to spend this amount of money on something a little different would regret the purchase.
Excerpt: On the palate, this bourbon achieves a nice balance of stone fruit sweetness, lively spice, fresh spearmint, and drying oak that strikes a sandalwood note. A splash of water makes it sing.
Excerpt: The nose and tasting notes on this bourbon are delicious, but is it worth the price tag? Ehhh that’s for you to decide. I would say yes, based on the great flavors and unique processes that have gone into making this bourbon. Finished bourbons are hard to get right, but Hillrock has it figured out!
Excerpt: There’s so much going on in this whiskey — and so many flavors outside the norm of Bourbon, sometimes bordering on rum-like — that it can sometimes come across as overwhelming. It’s a mighty curious experience, though, and one that still bears repeating.