Rabbit Hole Cavehill Bourbon Whiskey

The Rabbit Hole Cavehill Bourbon Whiskey is a modern, four-grain Kentucky straight bourbon that blends innovation with traditional craftsmanship. Rich yet approachable, it showcases a layered profile of honeyed sweetness, orchard fruit, and warm spice supported by a silky texture and balanced oak influence. As Rabbit Hole’s flagship expression, Cavehill is designed to highlight a unique mash bill and meticulous small-batch blending—making it a compelling contemporary bourbon for both seasoned enthusiasts and curious newcomers.

Origins & Craftsmanship

Rabbit Hole Distillery was founded in Louisville, Kentucky by Kaveh Zamanian, a former clinical psychologist who pursued a vision of creating modern American whiskey with distinctive grain recipes and precise production methods.

• Mash Bill Innovation
  • Cavehill uses an unusual four-grain mash bill composed of 70% corn, 10% malted wheat, 10% honey malted barley, and 10% malted barley.
  • The inclusion of honey-malted barley adds sweetness and aromatic complexity rarely found in traditional bourbon mash bills.
• Fermentation & Distillation
  • Distilled in Kentucky using carefully controlled fermentation designed to preserve delicate grain-derived flavors.
• Barrel Aging
  • Matured in new American oak barrels that are both toasted and charred, a technique that develops layered vanilla, caramel, and baking spice while maintaining balance.
• Small-Batch Blending
  • Bottled in batches of no more than about 15 barrels, ensuring consistency and depth of flavor.
• Bottling Strength
  • 95 proof (47.5% ABV), providing a fuller mouthfeel and richer flavor profile than many standard bourbons.

The name “Cavehill” pays tribute to Cave Hill Cemetery in Louisville, a historic landmark near the distillery and a nod to the city’s deep whiskey heritage.

Tasting Profile

Nose:
Sweet and aromatic with notes of fresh apple, honey, vanilla, and warm baking spice.

Palate:
Smooth and layered with flavors of caramel, orange zest, toasted grain, mint, and gentle oak spice.

Finish:
Long and warming with lingering vanilla custard, spice, and soft honeyed sweetness.

Quick Overview

Cocktail Recipes

Cavehill Old Fashioned

Ingredients

• 2 oz Rabbit Hole Cavehill Bourbon
• 0.25 oz simple syrup
• 2 dashes Angostura bitters

Preparation
Stir with ice until chilled. Strain over a large cube in a rocks glass and garnish with an orange peel.

Kentucky Gold Rush

Ingredients

• 2 oz Rabbit Hole Cavehill Bourbon
• 0.75 oz fresh lemon juice
• 0.5 oz honey syrup

Preparation
Shake all ingredients with ice until well chilled. Strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice and garnish with a lemon twist.