A truly rare solera-aged and Sherry finished Bourbon.
Dave Pickerell has had a noble career. He graduated from West Point Military Academy, served with distinction, then completed his masters degree in Chemical Engineering before working at Maker’s Mark Bourbon for thirteen years. While there, he was Chairman of the Kentucky Distillers Association and a member of the Distilled Spirits Council. In 2006 he struck out on his own, refurbishing a 200-year-old Farmhouse in the Hudson River Valley of New York to found Hillrock Farm and Distillery — a "farm to bottle" estate producer of fine Whiskies.
First, the Spirit in Hillrock Solera Aged Bourbon Whiskey is at least six years old. But this is the Solera method, which means that the "average age" of the Spirit is far older. Then the Whiskey is finished in Oloroso Sherry casks. It’s a costly and time-consuming process, but the solera process brings a complexity to Spirits that can’t be found any other way. It’s simply delectable and truly special!
Smartass Corner: First used with Madeira and Sherry Wines, the Solera method is where the barrel is only half emptied with each pass, then it is refilled. This way each new batch is half of the batch that preceded it, and so on… theoretically forever. With each generation, the average age and complexity of the Spirit increases.
What does Hillrock Solera Aged Bourbon Whiskey taste like?
The Flavor Spiral™ shows the most common flavors that you'll taste in Hillrock Solera Aged Bourbon Whiskey and gives you a chance to have a taste of it before actually tasting it.
We invented Flavor Spiral™ here at Flaviar to get all your senses involved in tasting drinks and, frankly, because we think that classic tasting notes are boring.
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Smartass Corner
Bourbon must be made from a grain mixture that is at least 51% corn.
Smooth, easy drinker with flavors of vanilla and dried dark fruit. Delicious.
Brian,
Well balanced and smooth. Good nose and flavor profile. Easy to enjoy neat. The flavors really come out if you put it over ice. Once you finish your first glass you'll definitely want another so you might as well order another bottle because the one you're drinking will disappear.
Scott,
Balanced, spicy, with great oaky flavor.
Tyler,
Very complex and nuanced flavors, absolutely delicious. The absolute hit of a recent neighborhood (socially distanced) tasting.
Richard,
I enjoy sipping it neat, not a big alcohol burn, sweet, butterscotch, vanilla, dried fruit, oak; loved it
David,
Super complex. Easy on the palate w/o alcohol burn . Butterscotch and Vanilla start the nose and 1st taste. Finishes so easy w dried fruits. Love love love this
Michael,
This is my second bottle just love it. I would recommend it to all bourbon lovers
Charles,
I really, really like this bottle. It's complex and unique -- I highly recommend for anyone.
Michael,
I really enjoy this Whiskey. Has quickly become one of my favorites for sipping. I haven't tried it in cocktails yet but not sure I am going to considering how smooth this whiskey is straight and OTR.
Steve,
Wow, I was blown away by the complex flavor and smooth finish. I did a tasting with a friend of several expensive bottles of whisky / scotch and this bottle was among the top choices.
Steve,
Loved it, shared it with some friends neat and couldn't believe the flavor. 4 of us did a blind taste test against some Blantons I also bought from you and Hillrock came out on top.
Krissy,
One of my absolute favorites. Cherry-ish notes, mild sweetness, nice woody finish. Excellent neat, makes an absolute killer old fashioned.
Kyle,
Great!! A bit of bite, complex, full palate that isn't overbearing in any way. Great neat, wouldn't want to mix.
Jim,
Good whiskey that’s fairly smooth and not very spicy, but be prepared...it’s realllly sweet. As long as you like sweet whiskeys, this is a good one.
Tad,
Exceptional! Slightly sweet, not much burn and very smooth. I’ll definitely buy again!
Keith,
One of my new favorites. Very smooth!
Madonna,
Very nice. Would get again.
Tim,
I enjoyed this bourbon, but I didn't taste anything that made it worth the price - I've had equally as good bourbons for half the price.
Julie,
A bit of a bite at first, but the more you sip, the more the deeper, sweeter flavors come through. A lingering finish ending with earthy notes of wood, walnuts, and spice. A very complex and truly enjoyable bourbon.
guest,
Fantastic bourbon. Dave Pickerell’s legacy, period!
Ryan,
Really easy to sip. Very smooth and not too sweet, but just right.
Colan,
One of my absolute favorites.
Michael,
Great Choice neat or one rock. Sm. Good finish and caramel notes. Very smooth and easy sipping.
Jeremy,
Very strong flavor up front. Smooth profound caramel, vanilla oak sweetness followed by a strong spice/cinnamon kick. Some bitterness on the back end that rounds it out. Quite complex and one of the most flavor forward bourbons I've had in a while.
Mark,
Great Bourbon. Very smooth and sweet. Was a little leery about buying a Bourbon made in Yankee land, but I wasn’t disappointed.
Elizabeth,
This bourbon is fantastic. I wasn't quite sure what to expect but it is very smooth and highly flavorful. I recommend anyone on the fence to try it.
Michael,
Excellent bourbon! Very smooth! This is an excellent sipping bourbon.
Kaytan,
Excellent bourbon! It gives Kentucky bourbons a run for their money
Rachel,
Super smooth. Really good neat
Thomas,
Extremely smooth with an almost perfect flavor. I would strongly recommend this for a sipping bourbon on special occasions. Wish I could afford it for every day.
scott,
very smooth finish. I visited the distillery last year Very nice folks. Also, BTW, Ancram NY is the birthplace of my maternal grandparents and where they are buried !
Bryan,
Fantastic bottle. Bold caramel flavor with an extremely smooth, but long and enjoyable finish.
David,
One of the best Bourbon's I've had. Right near the front of my sizable collection.
Mike,
Ever since I discovered Hillrock, it has been one of my favorites. This most recent order was the 3rd I've purchased. Great neat or on a rock, as others have said it's very smooth. I just wish it wasn't so expensive!
Brian,
Very nice! Smooth. Refined. Great depth of flavor. Love the bottle.
Robert,
Love it. It's great either neat or on ice with a splash of branch water. Really smooth finish, awesome flavors.
James,
It's an excellent bourbon. It has jumped to the top of my list for sipping and recommending to friends.
Jim,
Great aroma, great flavor, smooth finish
Philip,
Wonderful
Harry,
Beyond sophisticated taste. Hillrock stands toll next to Kentucky Bourbon bottles.
Marshall,
Great Bourbon
Mark,
Excellent Flavor, Smooth finish
Imran,
tasty and complex
Brian,
Great length, solid sipper, butterscotch, caramel, vanilla, baking spices. One of the top bourbons on the market below $100