In the early 1800’s, New York produced more than half the young nation’s Barley and Rye and the Hudson Valley was the country’s breadbasket. With abundant high quality grain, local craft spirits flourished and over 1000 farm distilleries produced Whiskey and Gin reflecting the unique terroir of the region. In the 1930’s, Prohibition forced these distilleries to shut their doors and this wellspring of American spirits was left dry.

Hillrock Estate Distillery is changing this. Our mission is to produce the finest hand-crafted spirits made with our own grain, floor malted, craft distilled in our copper pot still, aged in fine oak and hand bottled at our estate in the Hudson Valley Highlands. Crowned by a fine 1806 Georgian house built by a successful grain merchant and Revolutionary War Captain and meticulously restored to its original beauty, Hillrock Distillery overlooks our rolling barley fields and the distant Berkshire Mountains. Like our premier spirits, every detail refined, no expense spared, quality steeped in the tradition of 200 years of rich history.

Hillrock is proud to be one of the few “field-to-glass” whiskey producers in the world and the first USA distillery since before Prohibition to floor malt and hand craft whiskey on site from estate grown grain. Hillrock’s commitment to quality embodies the rich history of artisanal distilling in the Hudson Valley. By controlling every aspect of production from planting & harvesting heirloom grains, to smoking our malt, to crafting whiskies in our copper pot still, to aging in small oak barrels and hand bottling, we are able to create the highest quality whiskies reflecting the unique local terroir.

THE ART OF FINE CRAFT DISTILLING HAS MADE THE JOURNEY HOME…

Bulleit 95 Rye 10 Year Old Frontier Whiskey is a robust and flavorful rye whiskey with a decade of aging. Known for its high rye content, it delivers bold notes of spice, cinnamon, and pepper, complemented by rich vanilla and oak undertones. The extended aging process adds depth and complexity, resulting in a smooth, well-balanced whiskey with a long, satisfying finish. Ideal for sipping neat or in classic cocktails, it exemplifies Bulleit's commitment to quality and craftsmanship.

100% IRISH RYE MASH

Introducing a new way to enjoy rye whiskey – the POWERS way. With a satisfyingly long finish, a sensational spice and a seriously balanced sweetness, this is a rye you need to try.

POWERS IRISH RYE is born from careful experimentation. Tested in the 1800s and perfected in the 2020s, timeless takes time, and our 100% Irish Rye mash is no exception. Balancing the peppery taste of rye with the sweetness from seasoned American oak cask maturation, this new POWERS expression brings real character, from a country not short on character itself.

Tasting Notes

Nose: Burnt orange, maraschino cherries, and toffee banana with rich warming notes of freshly baked rye bread, buttered croissants and charred oak. Robust spices of clove, white pepper and ginger are met with sweet vanilla and earthy sugar cane aromas.

Taste: Candied ginger with orange peel, clove spice and peppermint. Caramelized apples with brown sugar, sweet cereal and red liquorice notes build while the vanilla and charred oak influences work in balance with the rye signature spices.

Finish: Satisfyingly long, with a prickle of chili oil that continues to linger for a time in the company of honey glazed fruits and hardy cereal undertones.

Unleash the power of premium spirits with our Buffalo Trace Bourbon + Eagle Rare 10-Year Bourbon + Sazerac Straight Rye Whiskey 3 Pack Bundle. Elevate your whiskey collection with three exceptional expressions, each boasting distinctive flavors and impeccable craftsmanship. From the smooth richness of Buffalo Trace to the rare sophistication of Eagle Rare 10-Year and the bold complexity of Sazerac Straight Rye, this bundle promises a journey through the finest in bourbon and rye. Don't miss out on this extraordinary offer, complete with extra savings for a limited time only. Cheers to unforgettable moments with every sip!

Packing:

1. Buffalo Trace Bourbon 750 ml x 1
2. Eagle Rare 10-Year Bourbon 750 ml x 1
3. Sazerac Straight Rye Whiskey 750 ml x 1

Maker Notes

Before it was Burnt Church Road it was known as Palmer’s Stretch, named after black businessman George Bell Palmer. This road is where the infamous local, Harry Cram, held community-wide horse races each Thanksgiving.

Our rye whiskey pays homage to the road, the town, and its people.

Kentucky Owl was founded by Charles Mortimer Dedman, a local pharmacist, in 1879. After marrying his wife, Dedman was given a large parcel of land on the banks of the Kentucky River, as a wedding gift from his adopted father who was a local town judge. C.M. Dedman Distillery was established here on the banks of the Kentucky River, producing "The Wise Man's Bourbon" under Distilled Spirits Plant Designation "No. 16," one of Kentucky's original distilleries and part of a booming industry. Kentucky Owl achieved much success and production continued until Prohibition halted distillation. The family-run facility was no match for the "forces of teetotalism, temperance and eventually, the Feds" (producer). In 1916, Prohibition left several local distilleries with ample reserves of bourbon. As for Kentucky Owl, approximately 250,000 gallons of bourbon were left over in various stages of aging. Today these reserves would be worth about $40 million in inventory. After Federal agents descended on the Dedman's distillery, the bourbon was seized and shipped up the river by barge to the state capital in Frankfort for "safekeeping" in a warehouse. This batch of Kentucky Owl Straight Rye was released in September of 2017. The nose features elements of sweet pine, honey, nougat, vanilla, cloves, and lavender, followed by oaky undertones, subtle cedar sawdust or fresh split cedar. This rye is unique in that it offers rich aromas, without being too forwardly spicy on the nose. The palate is flush with immediate, mouthcoating notes of nutmeg and cinnamon, followed by pepper spice with vanilla on the front and anise across the middle. Subtle cinnamon spice clings to the finish.

Barrel #: 1348

Proof: 105

Bottle Yield: 136 (Numbered)

Tasting Notes:

Nose: Rich honey, gentle rye spice, chamomile, vanilla, baking spice, toasted oak, hints of maple cream, and brown sugar

Taste: Maple, candied pecans, warming rye spice balanced by notes of honey

Finish: Clove and honey, faint hints of mint, with long and lingering notes of sweet, toasted oak.

Quite possibly the perfect rye. Rich, complex, and exceptionally balanced.

Enjoy the following cocktail recipe: 

60 ml Bulleit Rye Whiskey
5 ml Amaro Averna
7 ml St. Elizabeth's Allspice Dram
2 dashes DeGroffs Pimento Bitters
Star anise, for garnish

Add all ingredients except garnish into a shaker. Shake and strain into a chilled cocktail glas.Garnish with star anise.

Aged in American charred oak barrels. Limited release finished in PX Barrels.

TASTING NOTES

Nose: Toasted Strawberry and Pecan
Palate: Sherry, Prunes, and Coffee
Finish: Soft Fig With Lingering Heat – Apple Notes, Tropical Fruit and Papaya 

Redemption harkens back to the 17th and 18th century, a time when rye was the dominant spirit in America. After the Prohibition forced countless distilleries to close their doors, bootleggers began distilling gin instead of rye, and for good reason gin didn't require aging under the watchful eye of a master distiller and its true flavors could be hidden behind a mask of botanicals. As Americans grew accustomed to gin, rye whiskey became an anachronism. Today all that is changing and rye is having a proper renaissance. Redemption has made it their sole purpose to return rye whiskey back to its rightful place. They produce award-winning whiskeys in small batches, putting a modern twist on decades old traditions. Redemption Whiskeys are meticulously hand-crafted in the river town of Lawrenceburg, Indiana at Whisky Advocate's 2015 Distiller of the Year: the 172-year-old MGP Distillery. While Redemption produces whiskeys perfect to have neat or on the rocks, they can serve equally well as a stunning base for both the traditional and modern cocktail. They have signature bold, spicy rye notes that shine through any cocktail without overpowering the drink. The Redemption Rye Rum Cask Finish is part of their Cask Series and is a straight rye that has been finished in Caribbean rum barrels from Plantation Rum and is bottled at 94 proof. It combines the spice-forward rye with Plantation's sweet sugar cane notes for a unique flavor and experience.

Founded in 2008, WhistlePig is now the most awarded Rye Whiskey maker in the world. Their remote 500-acre hard-working farm in bucolic Shoreham, Vermont, is the perfect place to perfect their experiments with blending and finishing, ultimately leading to a portfolio of deeply complex Rye Whiskeys. In 2017 WhistlePig was awarded with the coveted Best In Show Whiskey title from the San Francisco World Spirits Competition. Their vision is to respect tradition and embrace progress. FarmStock Rye embodies their boundless journey toward this vision - protecting what makes Rye Whiskey great, then innovating to make it better. Their Triple Terroir Whiskeys begin with Rye grain from their Estate, distilled and proofed in their Barn with water from their well, and aged in custom Vermont White Oak barrels crafted from the trees surrounding the distillery. Each annual release of FarmStock Rye not only adds dimension to the Whiskey, but also a new chapter in the WhistlePig story. FarmStock Rye Crop 003 marks a historic step - the first ever majority WhistlePig Whiskey - at 52%. FarmStock Rye Crop 003 is the third release of WhistlePig's annual Triple Terrior Whiskey - created from our rye grain, distilled and proofed with water from the WhistlePig farm, and aged in their custom Vermont White Oak. This year's release is the first ever majority WhistlePig Whiskey. Comprised of 52% of our 3-year-old Rye Whiskey, blended with 31% 6-year aged whiskey and 17% 10 year aged whiskey from Alberta, Canada. 

Rossville Union Cask Strength Straight Rye Whiskey is a powerhouse from MGP Ingredients, showcasing the best of American whiskey craftsmanship. Bottled at cask strength, it offers a bold and intense flavor profile with classic rye spice, caramel sweetness, and oak notes. Perfect for those who appreciate unadulterated whiskey experiences, it's a true testament to the rich heritage of American rye.

Dented Brick has been proudly recognized for their award-winning spirits in multiple competitions throughout the years, a testament to the exceptional flavor and quality created by our meticulous process and skilled artisans who are devoted to preserving the tradition of distilling while pushing the boundaries of this craft.

AWARDS

2022 Bartender Spirits Awards

2022 Denver International Spirit Competition

2018 San Francisco World Spirits Competition

Established in 1897, the Bottled in Bond Act set the legal requirements for for ensuring the quality of whiskey in the United States. Today, this stamp certifies that the production of this whiskey meets the highest of standards. Milled, mashed, fermented and distilled utilizing 100% unmalted rye grain, this spirit is matured for a minimum of four years to create a soft, nuanced, yet balanced rye whiskey.

TASTING NOTES

Aroma: Vanilla, peppercorn, fresh-cut oak

Palate: Cinnamon, clove, pepper, caramel, brown sugar

Finish: The finish is long with more spice, smoke, and a thick texture.

John Emerald Distilling Company is a family-run small-batch craft distillery from Opelika, Alabama that has been operational since 2014. It is the first legal distillery that opened in the state since the end of the Prohibition era, a year short of a hundred years later. It all started when John and his son Jimmy Sharp, both homebrewers, started looking into opening a brewery. Finding the market to be oversaturated, they turned to craft distilling instead and started rigorous training and education. They came upon an old cotton warehouse in Opelika, a small and business-friendly town where the mayor welcomed them with open arms. The distillery now operates on 8 thousand square feet and has a tasting room that is open for visitors. They produce several spirits using their 350-gallon hybrid pot, each product named after one of John's and Jimmy's ancestors their (grand) father John Emerald Sharp, a successful businessman, being the distillery's namesake. The spirits include award-winning gin, vodka, rum, and a single malt. The latter John Emerald Alabama Single Malt Whiskey is at the very core of their lineup and is the only one to share the name with the distillery itself. Then there's Hugh Wesley's Gin, Elizabeth Vodka, Spurgeon's Barrel Aged Rum, and Gene's Spiced Rum. The John Emerald Purveyor's Series Double Wood is a rye whiskey that is aged in new American oak barrels. But there's a twist, the barrels are filled with pecan wood chips. This unique method of finishing the whiskey ensures that an extraordinary amount of liquid comes into contact with the wood, imparting the sweet and spicy rye with additional nutty pecan notes. The unique rye whiskey is bottled at 86 proof. 

Pre-Prohibition-style rye whiskey. Bartenders have been dying to get their hands on it for years. Now it's back and bolder than ever. Founded in 1795, our rye whiskey is made from one of the Beam family's oldest recipes and is distilled with the same exacting standards that have governed Jim Beam for more than 200 years.

Bottle Size: 750ml

In early 2015, Crown Royal added to its growing collection of whiskies with the release of Crown Royal Northern Harvest Rye Whisky. Made from a mash of 90% rye grains, Northern Harvest Rye is Crown Royal's first-ever rye whisky.

Crown Royal Northern Harvest Rye Whisky is made from Canadian rye grain, certified by the #1 Canadian Western. The rye is planted in the fall, and sprouts until blanketed by soft winter snow. After the snow melts, the rye completes its growth, maturing over the spring and summer, and yielding a perfectly smooth rye grain for whisky.

The whisky is unusually fruity for a rye, with an aroma of apple pie, cereal and mild spices. The aroma gives way to an extraordinarily smooth flavor profile, with more apple, custard and caramel, while the typical rye spiciness picks up. The finished is well-balanced, smooth and creamy.

Crown Royal Northern Harvest Rye has been named the 2016 World Whisky of the year by Jim Murray's Whisky Bible. The first Canadian whisky to receive this honor, its lightly spiced nose, rich butterscotch & spiced vanilla palate, and smooth & creamy finish are not to be missed.

"To say this is a masterpiece is barely doing it justice." The Whisky Bible

Experience the rich and robust flavors of bonded rye Tennessee whiskey. Meticulously crafted and aged to perfection, this whiskey delivers a harmonious blend of spicy and sweet notes. Whether sipped neat or in a classic cocktail, it's a testament to the art of distillation. Elevate your whiskey experience with the depth and character of bonded rye from Tennessee.

Maker Notes

At Amador Whiskey Company, we partner with the finest distillers to create small batch, luxury whiskies. Amador Double Barrel is a rye whiskey aged in new charred American oak barrels for 3 years, which creates flavors of baking spices, blackberry, and chocolate. It is then finished in former French/American barrels for 9–12 months, which provides additional vanilla notes and a velvety mouthfeel. The “Double Barrel” aging technique creates characteristics from the individual barrels that are then blended together to make an exceptional tasting Whiskey, far greater than the sum of its parts.

Product Feature

• Sourced from the pedigreed Willett family distillery in Bardstown, KY
• Mashbill consists of 74% rye, 11% corn, 15% barley
• Aged in new charred American Oak barrels for 3 years
• Finished in Amador County Terra d’Oro Port barrels for 9 to 12 months
• Bottled at 92 proof
• Pairs perfectly in a Waldorf cocktail, Vieux Carre, or Sazerac

Tasting Notes

Deep copper brown color with red hue from Port wine barrels. Classic rye spice with aromas and flavors of gingerbread, cookie dough, toffee, and hints of vanilla and honey. Full bodied and decadent.