{"title":"Hillrock","description":"\u003cp\u003eShop the Hillrock range at Whiskey Library, the New York estate distillery known for its field-to-glass, solera-aged whiskeys. From core to limited releases, ready to ship.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"hillrock-solera-cathys-cuvee-92-6-proof-750ml","title":"Hillrock Solera Cathy's Cuvee 92.6 Proof 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"42\" data-end=\"96\"\u003eHillrock Solera “Cathy’s Cuvee” 92.6 Proof (750ml)\u003c\/strong\u003e is an innovative solera‑aged bourbon from Hillrock Estate Distillery in New York’s Hudson Valley, blending small barrel–aged whiskey with mature stock and finishing it in a trio of fortified wine casks including Sauternes, Tawny Port, and Pedro Ximénez. The solera method creates a rich and continuously evolving profile with layered influence from the wine casks, resulting in remarkable complexity and smooth cohesion. On the nose, expect honeyed caramel, red berry, and subtle oak spice, followed by a palate that melds maple, toffee, dried fruit, and warm baking spice. With a lingering, well‑balanced finish, Hillrock’s Cathy's Cuvee is a standout solera bourbon that appeals to fans of sherried and fortified‑cask matured spirits.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hillrock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44999209222339,"sku":"691835557816","price":109.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0675\/5038\/0227\/files\/36780137-cd3d-49cc-8c20-ca46ebb5d789_b22855a5-1849-473c-bc4c-4f384cfeecfb.png?v=1766102519"},{"product_id":"hillrock-solera-aged-bourbon-whiskey-pinot-noir-cask-finished-750ml","title":"Hillrock Solera Aged Owners Special Reserve Pinot Noir Cask Finished 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Product:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hillrock's Solera Aged Bourbon begins its life as estate-grown grain, floor malted and distilled on-site in the Hudson Valley — then aged through a cascading pyramid of barrels using the centuries-old Solera method, a process borrowed from the world of Sherry, Port, and Cognac. That base is further developed in Oloroso Sherry casks before the Owner's Special Reserve takes one final step: a finish in a single Shea Vineyard 'Homer' Pinot Noir wine cask from Oregon's Willamette Valley. The result is a cask-strength bourbon unlike almost anything produced in America — layered, fruit-forward, and deeply complex, with each stage of aging leaving its mark on the glass.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Hillrock Estate Distillery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Founded in the Hudson Valley of New York, Hillrock Estate Distillery is one of the few truly field-to-glass whiskey producers in the world — and the first American distillery since before Prohibition to floor malt and hand-craft whiskey entirely from estate-grown grain. The distillery operates from a meticulously restored 1806 Georgian estate in Ancram, New York, overlooking barley fields and the Berkshire Mountains. Under the late Master Distiller David Pickerell and owner Jeffrey Baker, Hillrock pioneered the use of the Solera aging method in American bourbon, earning international recognition and a Wine Enthusiast 93-point score on their Pinot Noir Cask Finish release. Their Owner's Special Reserve series represents the most limited, hand-selected expressions from the Solera — individual casks chosen for exceptional character and bottled without dilution.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottle Info:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e- Proof: 112.3 (cask strength)\u003cbr\u003e- Pinot Noir Cask Finish: Shea Vineyard 'Homer' Cask #5\u003cbr\u003e- Distillery: Hillrock Estate Distillery, Ancram, New York\u003cbr\u003e- Mashbill: High-rye bourbon (undisclosed)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e- Nose: Bright red fruit, warm vanilla, sweet dessert notes\u003cbr\u003e- Palate: Warm vanilla and cherries, toffee, floral and fruity notes\u003cbr\u003e- Finish: Lingering rye spice, dried plums, nutmeg, vanilla\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is a Pinot Noir Cask Finish?:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pinot Noir is a thin-skinned red grape variety grown across Burgundy, Oregon, and California, producing wines known for their delicate red fruit character, floral aromatics, and earthy elegance. When a bourbon spends time in a freshly emptied Pinot Noir cask, the wood — still saturated with wine — imparts bright cherry and plum notes, a subtle vinous lift, and a softening effect on the spirit's edges. Shea Vineyard's Homer block in Oregon's Willamette Valley is regarded as one of the premier Pinot Noir sites in North America, making this cask provenance an unusually well-pedigreed choice for a whiskey finish.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hillrock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45000433336515,"sku":"HSAPNC","price":179.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0675\/5038\/0227\/files\/hf_20260408_185138_7364b698-505c-42fc-afe9-56bfc5a47a7e.png?v=1777578463"},{"product_id":"hillrock-solera-aged-bourbon-whiskey-750ml","title":"Hillrock Solera Aged Bourbon Whiskey Owners Special Reserve 750ml","description":"Introducing the Hillrock Solera Aged Bourbon Whiskey, a distinguished release from the Hudson Valley's renowned Hillrock Estate Distillery. This Owners Special Reserve, Homer Cask #3, is a testament to the unique solera aging process, which layers complexity and depth into every bottle. With an impressive 57.8% ABV, this bourbon delivers intense flavors, making it a must-have for collectors seeking bold expressions. Hillrock, a pioneer in the solera method for bourbon, continues to innovate with this limited reserve, offering a rich tapestry of flavors. Secure this rare gem for your collection and experience the craftsmanship of Hillrock.","brand":"Hillrock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45000435892419,"sku":null,"price":184.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0675\/5038\/0227\/files\/studio_5a161e38-fc26-444c-9f22-7aadda8f329d.png?v=1766181546"}],"url":"https:\/\/whiskeylibrary.com\/collections\/hillrock.oembed","provider":"Whiskey Library LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}