Hickory Hill Cask Strength Bourbon Whiskey
Hickory Hill Cask Strength Bourbon Whiskey is Houston heat, straight from the barrel — a 750mL Texas bourbon at a reported 113 proof (56.5% ABV), distilled from 100% Texas corn and aged at least 16 months in new charred-oak barrels, uncut and unapologetic. Available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 56.5% (113 proof) — retailer-reported; bottle confirmation pending
- Size: 750mL
- Mash bill: 100% Texas corn
- Aging: At least 16 months in new charred-oak barrels
- Distillery: Giant Texas Distillers (Buffalo Bayou Distilleries), Houston, TX
- Style: Cask strength — bottled uncut at barrel proof
Uncut Texas Corn, Full Proof
Most bourbon is mostly corn with rye or wheat for spice. Hickory Hill goes all in: 100% Texas corn, aged in new charred oak under the Gulf Coast sun, then bottled without the water added back — cask strength, as it came out of the barrel. That makes it the boldest pour in the Hickory Hill lineup and one of the highest-proof Texas bourbons on the bourbon whiskey shelf. Cask-strength fans know the ritual: a few drops of water open it like a flower. New to barrel proof? The distillery's 90-proof Kentucky Straight in the Hickory Hill range is the gentler on-ramp — and the wider whisky collection holds the full proof spectrum.
Tasting Notes
Brand notes: a hint of chocolate, a note of citrus. Retailer notes: a pleasant nose; a rich, complex palate of caramel, floral notes, and toast; a lingering finish. At full proof the corn sweetness runs deep — add water to taste.
How to Enjoy
Neat with water on the side — start with a few drops and find your proof. Over a single large cube for a slower session. This is a sipper, not a mixer, though a bold Old Fashioned is within its powers.
Frequently Asked Questions
What proof is Hickory Hill Cask Strength?
Retailer data reports 113 proof (56.5% ABV) — the bottle label is the final word.
Is it really cask strength?
Yes — it is bottled uncut at barrel proof, with no water added after aging.
Is it only available at the distillery?
No — despite old tasting-room-only copy on the brand's site, it is sold at retail and online.
What does 100% Texas corn do for the flavor?
An all-corn mash bill leans sweet and round — caramel, toast, and chocolate notes with less rye spice.
For the drinker who wants the barrel, not the water — the Hickory Hill Cask Strength Bourbon Whiskey is in stock and ready to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.