Built in 1927, the Hilhaven Lodge is a private residence nestled deep inside Beverly Hills that quickly became a private playground for Hollywood’s elite. It’s legacy was passed on from one owner to the next, currently serving as the home for director Brett Ratner. Inspired by the legacy of Hilhaven Lodge and Ratner’s passion for whiskey, Ratner has partnered with Diageo to create The Hilhaven Lodge Whiskey, a new whiskey that carries on the spirit of Hollywood’s legacy from the ‘20s and ‘30s.
The Hilhaven Lodge Whiskey has been created as a celebration of American whiskey with a unique blend of bourbon, Teensy whiskey, and rye. Your nose is initially greeted with citrus, sweet caramel, vanilla, and honey, while it is finished off with spices, fruits, caramel, vanilla, and toffee on your palate. It’s a blend that should be approachable even for novice drinkers, with its well-rounded pleasing notes.