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Bourbon Review: Rock Hill Farms Single Barrel Bourbon

We review Rock Hill Farms Single Barrel Bourbon, a well done whiskey which usually plays second fiddle to its more popular cousins, Blanton’s and Elmer T. Lee.

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Tasting Notes

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Appearance:
In the glass, Rock Hill Farms is medium amber brown, a more reddish hue than Blanton’s.
Nose:
Strong berry and dark fruit notes lead off the front, and light notes of cinnamon and caramel blend underneath. Overall, the nose is rather light and well balanced.
Palate:
The front of the palate leads off with citrus, apple, and berry notes. In the middle, the berry notes blend with light cinnamon, cocoa, and light herbal notes. The finish brings a touch of spicy notes: cinnamon and pepper, mixed with dry oak notes and light notes of brown sugar and vanilla. Final Thoughts & Score/Buy A Bottle: Score: 90/100 With the common mash bill and single barrel expression, Rock Hill Farms bourbon logically compares with Blanton’s and Elmer T. Lee. Out of all the mash bill number two options available, I prefer Rock Hill Farms Single Barrel. Partially due to the additional proof, I find Rock Hill Farms bourbon to have more pronounced and deeper flavor. With that in mind, I find Rock Hill Farms to be more flexible – the bourbon is a very good neat pour, and you can make a very good (albeit pricey) mixed drink with it.
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Editor’s Note: This whiskey was either bought as a sample by The Whiskey Wash or provided to us as a review sample by the party behind it. Per our editorial policies, this in no way influenced the outcome of this review.

Jordan Morris

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