bringing her talent to Milam & Greene in 2018. She is also a New York Times shortlisted author about whiskey and whiskey flavor development.
Greene said in a prepared statement, “I approach blending with express intent and purpose. I think of various barrels the way I think about spices in a cabinet. Each barrel brings its own unique character, and the end result should be balanced, flavorful, and elegant.”
She said she created this first batch of The Castle Hill Series to please whiskey drinkers looking for traditional lush notes of cherry, vanilla, and almonds juxtaposed with tannins and tobacco. “And it finishes a bit drier than might be expected. I find these kinds of complexities exciting.”
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The Castle Hill series is named for the historic Texas Military Institute, also known as “The Castle,” which overlooks the Capitol Building in Austin, Texas. Greene spent hours inside the Castle in isolation during 2020 helping to create this first batch of this limited edition, while growing Milam & Greene into a national brand.
The Castle, which is now home to Greene’s blending lab, will soon have a private whiskey tasting room to showcase the art of whiskey blending. Milam & Greene operations, warehousing, and distilling remain in Blanco, Texas under the helm of master distiller, Marlene Holmes.
Milam & Greene Castle Hill Series, Batch 1 taster’s notes show that it declares its age with a deep amber color. Its complexity shows with scents of vanilla, almond, citrus, chocolate, oak, and tobacco. Bottled at barrel proof, 108.5, the whiskey is bourbon forward with a backbone of spice and tannins. It finishes with a lingering rush of warm spice.
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The Castle Hill Series Batch 1 is available for a suggested retail price of $119.99 at select retailers.
