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Hillrock Pedro Ximenez Cask Finished Double Cask Rye Whiskey
Hillrock Pedro Ximenez Cask Finished Double Cask Rye Whiskey
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About Hillrock Pedro Ximenez Cask Finished Double Cask Rye Whiskey
A limited edition rye whiskey from Hillrock distillery is their multiple-award-winning Double Cask Rye, with an extra finish in ex-Pedro Ximenez casks, topping this amazing caramel and vanilla-forward spirit with some sherry notes. Like every spirit from Hillrock Distillery, the first distillery to make use of the premium grain found in the Hudson Valley since Prohibition, this 100% rye whiskey was made from estate-grown, harvested, and milled rye. The premium grain was distilled in small batch pots, before being aged and bottled by hand, all on the estate of their 1806 Georgian house restored and turned into a distillery. This artisan whiskey was double aged, first in new, charred American oak barrels, and then in white oak barrels which were seasoned for two years, before being finished in ex-Pedro Ximenez casks, giving the whiskey another layer of flavor, making it one of the richest and most flavorful releases of this distillery to date. It is best drunk neat or with a splash of water that will unlock new layers of flavor.Don’t miss this opportunity to grab this Hillrock special release today!
About Hillrock
In the early 1800's, the State of New York was responsible for the production of more than half of the barley and rye harvested in the United States. The Hudson Valley, which extends from New York City northward through Albany, was the country's original breadbasket and was home to thousands of farms, hundreds of which distilled the excess grains they harvested into whiskey. In the 1930s, the onset of Prohibition forced these farmers to abandon their stills.Today, in a 19th-century Georgian mansion situated in the heart of the Hudson Valley, Master Distiller Dave Pickerell pays homage to the New York farmers who produced their whiskey from grains to glass. Pickerell, who graduated from West Point with a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, served in the military for 11 years as a cavalry officer before receiving his Master's Degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Louisville. Pickerell then served as Master Distiller as Maker's Mark in Loretto, Kentucky for 13 years. There, he was responsible for ensuring the quality and consistency of Maker's Mark Bourbon. A former chairman of the Kentucky Distillers Association and a member of the Distilled Spirits Council, Pickerell is an expert nonpareil in the production of whiskey.
About Rye
As American as the bald eagle, rye whiskey was first brewed in the American Northeast in the 1600s. Even George Washington distilled it after leaving the Oval Office, so there’s no way of denying its origin.
It’s distinguished from bourbon for its original and unique spicy notes.
By law, rye whiskey must be made from at least 51% rye grain, aged in new and charred oak barrels for at least two years, and bottled at no more than 62,5% ABV.
Check out our impressive selection of rye whiskeys, find your new favorites in The best-reviewed rye whiskeys, and explore our treasury of Best rye bottles under $100.
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