{"id":942,"date":"2025-11-12T22:06:06","date_gmt":"2025-11-13T04:06:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/arkansasliquor.com\/?p=942"},"modified":"2025-11-24T00:21:10","modified_gmt":"2025-11-24T06:21:10","slug":"rock-town-distillery-shines-in-recent-slb-basement-bourbon-bar-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/arkansasliquor.com\/index.php\/2025\/11\/12\/rock-town-distillery-shines-in-recent-slb-basement-bourbon-bar-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Rock Town Distillery Shines in Recent SLB Basement Bourbon Bar Review"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Arkansas once again earns national attention in the bourbon world\u2014this time thanks to Rock Town Distillery\u2019s appearance on <strong>SLB Basement Bourbon Bar<\/strong>, a popular whiskey review channel known for its down-to-earth style and honest tasting notes. In a recent episode, hosts <strong>Kurt and Trenton<\/strong> sat down to explore two single barrel offerings from Rock Town: their <strong>Single Barrel Bourbon<\/strong> and <strong>Single Barrel Rye<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Both bottles were sent to the show by viewer Todd, giving the hosts a rare opportunity to experience a distillery that doesn\u2019t distribute in their area. What followed was one of the most positive small-distillery reviews the channel has offered in months\u2014especially for an Arkansas-made spirit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"This Small Distillery Is Doing BIG Things in Bourbon!\" width=\"1290\" height=\"726\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/XvTTaIDNTlI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"rock-town-single-barrel-bourbon-review\"><strong>Rock Town Single Barrel Bourbon Review<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The first pour on the table was Rock Town\u2019s <strong>Single Barrel Bourbon<\/strong>, a cask strength release distilled and bottled entirely in Little Rock using grains grown in Arkansas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"key-details-as-reviewed\"><strong>Key Details (as reviewed):<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Proof:<\/strong> ~125 (62.91% ABV)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Age:<\/strong> 62 months (5 years, 2 months)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mashbill:<\/strong> 79% corn, 8% wheat, 13% malted barley<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Barrel:<\/strong> #173<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Price:<\/strong> ~$63.49<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"tasting-notes-from-slb\"><strong>Tasting Notes from SLB:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Both hosts were immediately struck by how <em>non-crafty<\/em> the bourbon tastes\u2014high praise for a craft distillery. They describe the aroma as <strong>raspberry, molasses, and buttery pastry<\/strong>, even calling it reminiscent of a <strong>raspberry Danish with a molasses drizzle<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the palate, they found:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Dark sweetness<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A hint of tobacco<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Balanced depth<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Classic \u201cquintessential bourbon\u201d character<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Trenton compared it to a <strong>sweeter Four Roses<\/strong>, while Kurt mentioned that in a blind tasting he could mistake it for a Kentucky bourbon. For a 5-year, cask strength single barrel at around $63, they considered it a standout value.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"rock-town-single-barrel-rye-review\"><strong>Rock Town Single Barrel Rye Review<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Next came the <strong>Single Barrel Rye<\/strong>, which immediately won Trenton over with its bold, pine-forward nose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"key-details-as-reviewed\"><strong>Key Details (as reviewed):<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Proof:<\/strong> 115.2<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Age:<\/strong> 3 years<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mashbill:<\/strong> 55% rye, 36% corn, 9% malted barley<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Barrel:<\/strong> #236<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Price:<\/strong> Estimated ~$56\u2013$60<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Distillation Method:<\/strong> Pot still<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"tasting-notes-from-slb\"><strong>Tasting Notes from SLB:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The nose reminded Trenton of <strong>\u201cChristmas tree with brown sugar\u201d<\/strong>, and both hosts said it carried a classic rye profile\u2014bright, piney, and spicy. Surprisingly, even with 36% corn, it leaned fully into the rye character.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They compared it favorably to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Willett Family Estate Rye<\/strong> (at about half the price)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Other tree-forward, Christmas-spiced ryes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite being only three years old, they agreed it drinks like a much older product, with well-developed flavor and richness. For a cask strength single barrel around $60, they called it \u201cexceptionally well done.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"praise-for-rock-town-distillery\"><strong>Praise for Rock Town Distillery<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Throughout the video, the SLB team repeatedly praised Rock Town for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Using 100% Arkansas-grown grains<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Distilling and bottling in-house<\/strong> (no sourced whiskey)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Transparency in age statements, mashbills, and processes<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Craftsmanship without the typical \u201ccraft whiskey\u201d flaws<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The hosts noted that it\u2019s refreshing to see a smaller distillery delivering high-quality, non-sourced whiskey that can compete with established Kentucky brands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They even floated the idea of doing a future <strong>Rock Town barrel pick<\/strong> if the distillery offers it\u2014which says a lot about how much they enjoyed these bottles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"a-win-for-arkansas-craft-whiskey\"><strong>A Win for Arkansas Craft Whiskey<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Rock Town Distillery continues to put Arkansas on the national bourbon map. As more whiskey channels and reviewers discover these bottles, expect to see more recognition for the state\u2019s growing craft scene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For Arkansas bourbon fans\u2014and for anyone chasing unique single barrel expressions\u2014this SLB review reinforces what locals already know:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Rock Town is producing some of the finest craft whiskey in the region, and they\u2019re doing it the right way\u2014Arkansas grains, Arkansas talent, Arkansas pride.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Arkansas once again earns national attention in the bourbon world\u2014this time thanks to Rock Town Distillery\u2019s appearance on SLB Basement Bourbon Bar, a popular whiskey review channel known for its [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":943,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_gspb_post_css":"","_lmt_disableupdate":"","_lmt_disable":"","_EventAllDay":false,"_EventTimezone":"","_EventStartDate":"","_EventEndDate":"","_EventStartDateUTC":"","_EventEndDateUTC":"","_EventShowMap":false,"_EventShowMapLink":false,"_EventURL":"","_EventCost":"","_EventCostDescription":"","_EventCurrencySymbol":"","_EventCurrencyCode":"","_EventCurrencyPosition":"","_EventDateTimeSeparator":"","_EventTimeRangeSeparator":"","_EventOrganizerID":[],"_EventVenueID":[],"_OrganizerEmail":"","_OrganizerPhone":"","_OrganizerWebsite":"","_VenueAddress":"","_VenueCity":"","_VenueCountry":"","_VenueProvince":"","_VenueState":"","_VenueZip":"","_VenuePhone":"","_VenueURL":"","_VenueStateProvince":"","_VenueLat":"","_VenueLng":"","_VenueShowMap":false,"_VenueShowMapLink":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[15],"tags":[136,141,137],"class_list":["post-942","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news","tag-hot","tag-rocktownnews","tag-video"],"blocksy_meta":[],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.4 - 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