After aging in the Solera and Oloroso Sherry casks, this unique American whiskey is then finished in fine Napa Valley Cabernet wine casks. The multi-barrel aging of this copper/amber whiskey with slight red hues in appearance offers a caramel-vanilla nose full of fruit (cherry, blackberry and citrus) and sweet desserts (taffy, caramelized sugar, plum and caramel). Warm and sweet notes of vanilla, toffee and French oak complimented by a bouquet of floral and fruity notes – black cherry, currant, violet and nuts complete the palate before leading to a long and vanilla-focused finish, highlighted with cherry and cabernet flavors.
Stephen Gutierrez-Sager –
Full-bodied flavor with a smooth finish
This is my third time drinking Hillrock’s Solera Aged Bourbon, but the first of the Napa Cabernet varietal. As with the others, it’s a fantastic bourbon with a clean start and a bold finish. I detected notes of pepper, cherry and bitter chocolate at the finish. Highly recommend drinking it neat to experience it on its own, and with one rock to open it up further.