91: Hinterhaus Distilling with Nate Randall

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OUR STORY

HIN·TER·HAUS
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Hinterhaus is named in honor of the hinterland at our doorstep - the vast Sierra Nevada wilderness that has long beckoned explorers and adventurers to this breathtaking mountain range. Our spirits are born beneath the long shadows and rustling needles of tall trees using fresh mountain water that flows just beyond our doors before bottling at our 4000 ft perch. We are proudly family operated, and we collaborate with our neighbors to source local ingredients and casks. Every spirit we produce reflects the pristine region we call home. Enjoy a taste of the Sierra with us, and we raise a dram to those who carve their own path.

EXPLORE OUR SPIRITS

At Hinterhaus Distilling we create our spirits using thoughtfully sourced, high quality ingredients. This results in a provenance and sense of place that you can nose and taste.

AMERICAN SINGLE MALT

WHISKEY - DISCOVERY

Distilled using thoughtfully sourced, high quality barley. Aged to perfection at our Sierra Nevada mountain home.

TRAPPER'S OATH

EXTRA AGED RYE WHISKEY

Extra aged rye whiskey finished in ex-bourbon ex-stout beer barrels.

CALAVERAS CASK FINISH

BOURBON

Interesting bourbon finished in an ever changing variety of local wine casks. Each batch stands on its own merit.

NORTH GROVE VODKA

Award-winning vodka made from Northern California wine.

CALAVERAS CASK STRENGTH

SINGLE BARREL RESERVE

BOURBON

Single barrel local wine barrel finished bourbon. Full proof, full flavor. 

SOUTH GROVE GIN

Sierra Nevada Gin distilled from wine and vapor infused using botanicals native to the Sierra.

Ratings Best Buy

Hinterhaus Calaveras Cask Finish Bourbon

California, US

Rating

94

Price

$39

Brand

Hinterhaus

Category

American Whiskey/Bourbon

Alcohol

46%

Bottle Size

750 ml

Issue Date

7/1/2022

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The concept: a blend of bourbons finished in four California wine barrels, intended to replicate a popular wine blend. The result: allspice, cola and sarsaparilla aromas, leading into a bracing palate with burnt almond and oak. It finishes with a big, drying exhale of cinnamon and burnt orange peel. — Kara Newman 

What Is Blind Tasting?

All tastings reported in the Buying Guide are performed blind. Typically, products are tasted in peer-group flights of from 5-8 samples. Reviewers may know general information about a flight to provide context—vintage, variety or appellation—but never the producer or retail price of any given selection. When possible, products considered flawed or uncustomary are retasted.

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About The Scores

*Products deemed unacceptable (receving a rating below 80 points) are not reviewed.

98-100

Classic
The Pinnacle of quality

94-97

Superb
A great achievement

90-93

Excellent
Highly recommended

87-89

Very Good
Often good value; well recommended

83-86

Good
Suitable for everyday consumption, often good value

80-82

Acceptable
Can be employed