Adam Edwards “Digital Brand Ambassador” took us down a rabbit hole as he gave us a tour of Rabbit Hole Distillery where they create true, one-of-a-kind spirits. As we walked thought this new distillery, founded back in 2012, we were in for a tasting of four unique spirits. Tours work for both “Whiskey Geeks” and “Whiskey Nerds alike. They were very transparent with the information they provide, so the experienced whiskey guru and newbies have educational opportunities.
Whiskey Notes from the tasting group (left to right):
| Whiskey | Nose, Palate & Finish Comments |
|---|---|
| Whiskey Cavehill Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (4-Grain) Distiller: Rabbit Hole Distillery Mash bill: 70% Corn, 10% Malted Wheat, 10%, Honey Malted Barley, 10% Malted Barley Cask: Aged in American Oak Age: 3 Years ABV/Proof: 47.5% / 95 | Honey vanilla taste; Smells great; Even with the other three grains, I get a strong corn flavor with some spice coming in late; The corn is present but doesn’t taste “young”; Spice comes from the Barrel; Silky vanilla goodness; |
| Heigold Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey – High Rye Distiller: Rabbit Hole Distillery (Contract Distilled at an Undisclosed Kentucky Distillery) Mash bill: 70% Corn, 25% Malted Rye, 5% Malted Barley Cask: Aged in American Oak Age: 3 Years ABV/Proof: 47.5% / 95 | Spicy finish; I can taste the orange and cinnamon; Peppery with that spice |
| Dareringer Straight Bourbon Whiskey Distiller: Rabbit Hole Distillery (Contract Distilled at an Undisclosed Kentucky Distillery) Mash bill: 16% Corn, 18% Wheat, 14% Malted Barley Cask: Aged in American Oak; Finished in ex-Pedro Ximenz Sherry Age: NAS ABV/Proof: 46.5%/93 | Cherry bomb; It works. It Is sweet, but not too sweet; The richness is great; Taste of raisins and cherries; |
| Boxergrail Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey 47.5% Distiller: Rabbit Hole Distillery (Contract Distilled at an Undisclosed Kentucky Distillery) Mash bill: 95% Rye, 5% Malted Barley Cask: Aged in American Oak Age: 3 Years ABV/Proof: 47.5% / 95 | Clear mint in the nose; A lot of mint on the palate; Clove flavor in the spice mix; Black Tea dry bag flavor; Added water and I got a subtle leather aroma; |
