Hillrock Double Cask Rye Whiskey
90 Proof
100% Rye
Hillrock Farm
$80
100% Rye
Nose
Very sweet and pepperminty with spicy notes, dark fruit and stone fruit characteristics reminiscent of port wine, with hints of rich leather and oak.
Palate
Great amount of sweetness up front with caramel and anise, followed by conifer and pepper as it washes across the tongue, with a nice balance between sweetness and oakiness.
Finish
Medium to long finish with cherry and tobacco notes, oak is definitely present with a touch of bitterness that is wonderfully balanced by the sweetness.
Overall Score
4.5 / 5
A beautifully crafted, well-balanced double cask rye whiskey that impresses with its complexity and versatility across different palates.
1.0
Undrinkable
2.0
Substandard
3.0
Average
4.0
Very good
5.0
Perfection