Hudson whiskies

History

Hudson’s story begins in the mid-2000s at Tuthilltown, an old farm with a mill in the Hudson Valley, where two entrepreneurs set up a small distillery, taking advantage of a change in New York law that made craft distilling easier. Their Baby Bourbon, matured in small barrels and sold in half-size bottles, became a symbol of the revival of American craft whiskey. In 2010 William Grant & Sons bought the Hudson brand, and years later the distillery too.

House style

Hudson’s whiskeys are sweet, dense and grain-forward: Baby Bourbon has sweet corn, caramel, vanilla and spice, with young oak. The small barrels speed up maturation and give the whiskey an intense character despite its youth. It is bottled at 46% ABV. It is a bourbon designed for drinking neat or with an ice cube, and it also works very well in cocktails that need a sweet, full-bodied whiskey. Its small format also makes it a good gift for anyone wanting to discover New York craft whiskey.

Where to start

Hudson Baby Bourbon is the catalogue’s entry and the natural way to get to know the brand. If you like it, compare it with a classic Kentucky bourbon, such as Buffalo Trace or Maker’s Mark, to see what changes with 100% corn and small barrels. It’s also interesting to try alongside other American craft whiskeys, such as Balcones Baby Blue, another corn whisky with plenty of personality.

• Hudson Baby BourbonBourbon · 46% ABV