Brook Hill is a craft whiskey brand operating under the Rare Character umbrella, known for sourcing and releasing exceptional age-stated American whiskeys with full transparency and a commitment to quality over volume. The "Joust" expression is a 12-year-aged straight rye whiskey — a remarkable age statement for the rye category, where extended maturation is rare and the results are often extraordinary.
Bottled at barrel proof without chill filtration, Joust delivers the full, unvarnished character of a 12-year rye that has spent over a decade developing complexity in charred new American oak. The name evokes the bold, assertive nature of the spirit — a rye that doesn't yield.
Tasting Notes
Nose: Intense rye spice, cracked black pepper, dried herbs, dark cherry, toasted oak, and a deep vanilla undercurrent from 12 years of aging
Palate: Rich and commanding — cinnamon, leather, dark fruit, aged wood, baking spice, and a full barrel proof rye grain presence that rewards patience
Finish: Exceptionally long with lingering spice, oak, dried fruit, and a warm, satisfying fade
