American Spirits

摘要

The Hudson Valley distillery, led by real estate investment banker Jeff Baker and former Maker's Mark master distiller Dave Pickerell, has created a single malt in hopes of rivaling the best Scotch across the pond. This gently peated whiskey comes from grain grown exclusively on Hillrock's estate and distilled in a custom 250-gallon copper still. If you want something with more spice, try the brand's solera bourbon, which uses a technique that borrows from sherry production; the liquid is then stored in oloroso casks. Enjoy it with a little bit of ice.