Hillrock Solera Aged Rum Cask Finish Bourbon Whiskey 115.9 Proof 750ml

Hillrock Solera Aged Rum Cask Finish is a 115.9-proof bourbon from Hillrock Estate Distillery in New York's Hudson Valley — Solera-aged by a fractional system rare in American whiskey, then finished in rum casks for a layer of tropical sweetness and molasses, bottled at cask strength.

Hillrock Estate Distillery in Ancram is a field-to-glass producer growing grain on its own estate and malting on-site. This high-proof expression rests its Solera-aged bourbon in rum casks, bringing brown-sugar, banana, and molasses character to the Hudson Valley bourbon base at 115.9 proof.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Brown sugar, molasses, and ripe tropical fruit over oak.
• Palate: Rich and high-proof — rum-driven sweetness, baked banana, and bourbon spice.
• Finish: Long and warming, with molasses and oak.

Specs

• Distillery: Hillrock Estate Distillery, Hudson Valley, New York
• Style: Solera Aged Bourbon, Rum Cask Finished
• Proof: 115.9 (57.95% ABV)
• Size: 750ml

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the rum cask finish add?

Finishing the bourbon in rum casks contributes brown-sugar, molasses, and ripe tropical-fruit notes layered over the base bourbon character.

What is Solera aging?

A fractional-aging system, more typical of Spanish sherry and Madeira than American bourbon, where older and younger whiskey are continuously blended rather than aged as discrete batches.

Where is Hillrock made?

At Hillrock Estate Distillery in Ancram, in New York's Hudson Valley — a field-to-glass operation growing grain on its own estate and malting on-site.