Rock Hill Farms opinions?

[s8ist]

I'm curious....

I bought two bottles of this stuff a while back when the local grocery chain was blowing them out at nearly 50% off... (a possible warning sign?)

I've made it through one bottle and am working on the second....both taste exactly the same...with this overwhelming earthy flavor, like beets have. I'm not a huge fan of beets, and I'm definitely not a fan of having that in my whiskey. But I've gotta ask...did I get two bum bottles? Or are they all that way?

The beet flavor isn't exactly unknown to me in BT's products. CEHT BP had hints of that initially upon opening, but went away (thankfully!). So something in me says that it may be a BT trait that they brought out specifically in the RHF brand, but I'm seriously hoping that I just got two off bottles.

Comments anyone?

I have had to resort to using it for whiskey sours, which makes for a very odd whiskey sour, but about the only way I've been able to drink the stuff.

[dcbt]

I've never heard it referred to as a beets-like flavor, but, yea, RHF could be described as grassy or earthy.

[Ravensfire]

What amazes me is that, according to the whiskey tree thread, this is the same mash bill as Blanton's and I think the two are reasonably close in age (within 2-3 years) and yet the taste could not be more different. I like RHF for when I'm going to sip a bit slower or as a change of pace. For me, it tends to linger around a bit and works nice for when I'm relaxing with a book or have some electronica playing.

[dcbt]

What amazes me is that, according to the whiskey tree thread, this is the same mash bill as Blanton's and I think the two are reasonably close in age (within 2-3 years) and yet the taste could not be more different.

They age in different rickhouses as well...

[Ravensfire]

They age in different rickhouses as well...

Yup. I've used those two as examples of how two bourbons with fairly similar roots (source, mash bill, age) can have drastically different tastes.

[squire]

I've not found beets in it either but if everybody liked the same thing BT wouldn't need so many flavors.

[jeffrey r]

I have one bottle of RHF open, and a few in the bunker. I think it is a solid bourbon. When I drink it back to back with Blanton's, I find much more going on with the RHF.

It is more complex, and for better or worse, I suppose that opens RHF to differing interpretations of what it has going on (such as beets...). I'll grant you the earthiness to some extent, but I haven't found beets, and I find more to like about RHF than to dislike about it. To each his own though.

[Paddy]

I love RHF and it is "earthy", but I had never had beets come to mind. Makes me think I need to open a bottle and have a sample.

My biggest problem with RHF now is...

1) that it is usually not available and

2) over $60 on a shelf in Central Ky last week upon my last spotting. :bigeyes:

[Scotch Neat]

Noooooooo, never tried it just bought two bottles hate beets.

[Flyfish]

Yup. I've used those two as examples of how two bourbons with fairly similar roots (source, mash bill, age) can have drastically different tastes.

[squire]

Rackhouse, rackhouse, rackhouse, ricks are what hold the barrels and when the ricks are set up in a row it's called a rack.

[GaryT]

Rackhouse, rackhouse, rackhouse, ricks are what hold the barrels and when the ricks are set up in a row it's called a rack.

[callmeox]

Rackhouse, rackhouse, rackhouse, ricks are what hold the barrels and when the ricks are set up in a row it's called a rack.

The terms are interchangeable for a barrel warehouse.

If you wish to get pedantic, I would like you to carry the torch for palate (not pallette or pallet) for a while. It will keep you pretty busy.

As far as BT grassiness/earthiness, I must not be sensitive as I have not picked up that note as offensive in many bottles worth of their rye bourbon products. I consider myself to be fortunate.

[squire]

I have permission to get pedantic? Whew, that's a relief, palate it is then.

[clindt]

RHF is one of my favorites, unfortunaley it is hard to find. I find it much more complex than Blanton's and usually a few bucks cheaper, too. I only have one open bottle right now but will pick up more as I find them.

[The Black Tot]

I've probably seen some bottles of this on shelves, and didn't know what it was at the time.

I'll have my eye out the next time. Always something new to look for.

[jeffrey r]

Had another pour of RHF last evening. Yay, no beets! But now ya got me thinking about beets when I'm drinking my RHF, dang it... Good, complex bourbon though.

[Kyjd75]

Rock Hill Farms is probably my favorite non-wheat bourbon from BT. I much prefer it to Blanton's as it is, as others have noted, much more complex and "heavier" in mouthfeel. It definitely is not sweet, in fact one of the drier bourbons I have tried. It is NAS but I believe it is older than Blanton's judging from the noticeable wood and the much longer finish. By the way, I hate beets, and have never noticed this "taste" in the several bottles of RHF that I have consumed. It is getting harder to find, and the price has gone up some. I do have a couple of bottles in the bunker, and will probably add a couple more soon. Inasmuch as AAA 10 yr has already gone by-by, who's to say RHF might not be next. I certainly hope not, but one never knows in the current bourbon climate in which we live.

[ratcheer]

RHF is my favorite bourbon, period.

Tim

[squire]

RHF is my favorite bourbon, period. Tim

I could add to that comment but couldn't improve it.

[dSculptor]

RHF, definitely stands out for me, never got the beets, but can relate to the earthy,I always got more of a RACKHOUSE taste or barrel taste, which the RACKHOUSE smell is one of my favorite smells ever.I dont think you got bum bottles,(possible but unlikely) just the way this stuff is...very unique.My very first taste of this stuff and I was like...wow most unusual but damn good,(and pricey to go with it).If you really want to know send me the other bottle and I'll do a SBS with mine and let you know if it was a bum bottle or not.:grin: On another note being that it is a SB, well you know.

[fishnbowljoe]

RHF, definitely stands out for me, never got the beets, but can relate to the earthy,I always got more of a RACKHOUSE taste or barrel taste, which the RACKHOUSE smell is one of my favorite smells ever.

I agree with Don here. I can say that most any time I open a bottle that has that rackhouse nose to it, it tastes pretty darned good too. RHF has that nose and flavor.

Sad to say that I haven't had any RHF in a while. You just don't see it around here much. The bottles I've had in the past were all pretty good though.

Joe

[Ravensfire]

Finding it in my area is tough as well. There's a couple of stores on the Missouri side that have it and I've seen it in at least one across the river, but higher than I was expecting (55, I think). I need to grab a bottle - talking about it makes me thirsty!

[sutton]

All the positive comments has me intrigued now. This is something I pass up on a regular basis at $44.99. Time to pick one up and give it a try. And, I like beets, so either way...

[scubadoo97]

Had a Julio's pick that tasted of cherries