3 Rare Bourbons Worth Hunting: Rockhill Farms, Elmer T Lee & High West Midwinter's Night Dram

If you're trying to track down Rockhill Farms, Elmer T. Lee Single Barrel, or High West A Midwinter Night's Dram, you're chasing three of the hardest-to-find pours in American whiskey right now. All three are available through Campbell Wines in Campbell, California, though availability shifts fast because each one is produced in limited quantities. This guide walks through what makes each bottle distinct, why they're worth the hunt, and how a small California Food Mart in the South Bay ends up carrying bottles that national chains can't keep on the shelf.

Why Are Rockhill Farms, Elmer T. Lee, and High West A Midwinter Night's Dram So Hard to Find?

Scarcity in bourbon usually comes down to one thing: production volume versus demand. Rockhill Farms and Elmer T. Lee are both single barrel releases from Buffalo Trace, meaning each bottle comes from one specific barrel rather than a blended batch, which caps supply by definition. High West A Midwinter Night's Dram is a seasonal, limited "Act" release, so once a given Act sells out, that particular blend doesn't come back.

The short version: all three bottles are produced in small, finite batches, which is exactly why a store's relationship with its distributors matters as much as its shelf space.

What Is Rockhill Farms Bourbon, and Why Does the Mash Bill Matter?

Rockhill Farms 750 ml is one of Buffalo Trace's single barrel bourbons, and it shares its mash bill with Blanton's, Elmer T. Lee, Ancient Age, and Hancock's Reserve. That shared mash bill is part of why bourbon drinkers compare these bottles directly against each other, they're coming from the same base recipe, aged and selected differently.

The name itself has a real place behind it: Rockhill Farms is named for a stretch of farmland along the Kentucky River, tying the bottle to the physical geography where Buffalo Trace's operation sits. For anyone building out a single barrel bourbon lineup, Rockhill Farms is often the bottle that gets placed side by side with Elmer T. Lee specifically because of that shared bourbon lineage.

Rockhill Farms belongs in the same single barrel family as Blanton's and Elmer T. Lee, which is exactly why bourbon collectors look for all three together.

Where Can You Buy Rockhill Farms in California?

Through Rockhill Farms 750 ml at Campbell Wines, located at 100 W Hamilton Avenue, Campbell, CA 95008. Stock moves in and out depending on allocation, so checking current availability directly on the product page is the most reliable way to know if a bottle is on the shelf.

What Makes Elmer T. Lee Single Barrel Different From Other Buffalo Trace Bourbons?

Elmer T. Lee Single Barrel is named after Elmer T. Lee himself, the longtime Buffalo Trace master distiller credited with creating the modern single barrel bourbon category. Like Rockhill Farms, it draws from the same mash bill family as Blanton's, Ancient Age, and Hancock's Reserve, but it's bottled and allocated under its own name and its own reputation.

Right now, Elmer T. Lee Single Barrel is listed as sold out on Campbell Wines, which is worth mentioning honestly rather than glossing over. That sold-out status is itself a data point for anyone searching for this bottle: it confirms that Campbell Wines carries Elmer T. Lee when allocation allows, and it's worth checking back or reaching out directly to Campbell Wines at 408-797-6800 to ask about the next allocation.

Elmer T. Lee Single Barrel is one of the bourbons that made single barrel bottling mainstream, and its in-and-out availability at Campbell Wines reflects how tightly Buffalo Trace controls that allocation nationwide.

How Do You Get Notified When Elmer T. Lee Comes Back in Stock?

The most direct way is to contact Campbell Wines at info@campbellwines.com or by phone, and ask to be kept in mind for the next Elmer T. Lee allocation. Because this is a single barrel bourbon tied to one specific cask, each restock is genuinely a new, different barrel, not a reprint of the last one.

What Should You Know About High West A Midwinter Night's Dram?

High West A Midwinter Night's Dram is a bold, theatrical whiskey blend built around High West's signature rye whiskey. The blend is designed around winter storytelling, warming spice, rich caramel notes, and a smooth finish that's meant to be sipped during colder months, by the fire, or at festive gatherings.

High West releases this bourbon in numbered "Acts," and each Act is a genuinely different blend rather than a straight repeat. The current release carried at Campbell Wines is High West A Midwinter Nights Dram Act 14, Scene 1, which showcases High West's blending team taking a different creative approach than the prior Act.

Because each Act of High West A Midwinter Night's Dram is a distinct blend, "the same bottle" from last year and this year are not actually the same whiskey, which is part of why repeat buyers come back for every new Act.

Is High West A Midwinter Night's Dram the Same Every Year?

No. Each numbered Act, like Act 14, Scene 1, represents a new blending decision by High West, built around the same seasonal, storytelling concept but with its own specific flavor profile. That's why whiskey collectors who like one Act often go looking specifically for the next one, rather than assuming it will taste identical.

How Does Campbell Wines Source Bourbons Like These?

I've run Campbell Wines, also known as California Food Mart, out of our spot at 100 W Hamilton Avenue in Campbell for years now, and the honest answer is that bottles like Rockhill Farms and Elmer T. Lee don't show up because we order a case and wait. They show up because of relationships with distributors who know Campbell Wines specifically asks for single barrel and private barrel allocations, not just whatever's easiest to move.

That's the same instinct behind our private barrel program: when a distillery offers a store the chance to select its own barrel rather than take whatever's shipped out, we take it. It's a slower, more hands-on way to stock a shelf than big chains use, but it's why a customer walking into Campbell Wines finds bottles that national retailers in the same part of California simply don't carry.

Harry here, I handle the buying for Campbell Wines directly, which means when I say a bottle like Elmer T. Lee is sold out, that's not a website glitch, that's me telling you honestly where our allocation stands right now. When it's back, you'll hear about it from us directly, not from a reseller marking it up.

Campbell Wines' private barrel program and direct distributor relationships are the actual mechanism behind why rare single barrel bourbons like Rockhill Farms and Elmer T. Lee show up on our shelves at all.

How Do Rockhill Farms, Elmer T. Lee, and High West A Midwinter Night's Dram Compare Side by Side?

Where Can You Find These Bourbons and Other Rare Releases in California?

Campbell Wines is located at 100 W Hamilton Avenue, Campbell, CA 95008, and our geographic focus is California-wide, though plenty of customers drive in from San Jose and the broader South Bay specifically for single barrel and private barrel picks. If you're newer to the store, our Instagram at instagram.com/campbellwines is where we post when new allocations land, including bottles like these.

Bourbon isn't the only thing we go deep on. If fine wine is more your interest, we recently wrote about what's new with Silver Oak, Caymus, Opus One, and Dominus. And if tastings are your thing rather than just bottle hunting, we also hosted a Scotch tasting event in San Francisco that gives a sense of the kind of in-person events Campbell Wines runs for spirits enthusiasts.

Campbell Wines serves California-wide customers out of a single physical location in Campbell, backed by an Instagram account and blog where new allocations and events get announced first.

Key Takeaways

• Rockhill Farms and Elmer T. Lee are both Buffalo Trace single barrel bourbons that share a mash bill with Blanton's, Ancient Age, and Hancock's Reserve.

• Rockhill Farms is named for a stretch of farmland along the Kentucky River, tying it directly to Buffalo Trace's physical location.

• Elmer T. Lee Single Barrel is named for the distiller credited with creating the modern single barrel bourbon category, and availability at Campbell Wines is allocation-dependent.

• High West A Midwinter Night's Dram is a seasonal rye whiskey blend released in numbered Acts, with the current release being Act 14, Scene 1, each Act is a genuinely different blend, not a repeat.

• Campbell Wines sources these bottles through its private barrel program and direct distributor relationships, which is why a small Campbell, CA store carries bottles national chains often don't.

People Also Ask

1. Is Rockhill Farms the same as Blanton's?

No, but they're closely related. Rockhill Farms and Blanton's share the same mash bill from Buffalo Trace, along with Elmer T. Lee, Ancient Age, and Hancock's Reserve. The difference comes down to barrel selection and bottling, not the base recipe.

2. Why is Elmer T. Lee Single Barrel sold out so often?

Because it's a true single barrel bourbon, each release comes from one specific cask, which limits how many bottles exist from that batch. Buffalo Trace allocates it to retailers in limited amounts, so a store like Campbell Wines can sell through its allocation and genuinely be sold out until the next shipment.

3. What does "Act 14, Scene 1" mean for High West A Midwinter Night's Dram?

High West releases A Midwinter Night's Dram as numbered Acts, and Act 14, Scene 1 is the current release carried at Campbell Wines. Each Act represents a new blend built by High West's team, so it's not simply a reprint of a previous year's bottle.

4. Where is Campbell Wines located?

Campbell Wines, also known as California Food Mart, is located at 100 W Hamilton Avenue, Campbell, CA 95008. You can reach the store directly at 408-797-6800 or by email at info@campbellwines.com.

5. Does Campbell Wines offer private barrel selections?

Yes. Campbell Wines runs a private barrel program, which is part of how rare single barrel bourbons like Rockhill Farms and Elmer T. Lee end up on the shelf in the first place, rather than relying solely on standard distributor allocations.

About the Author

Harry is the owner and buyer at Campbell Wines (California Food Mart), a wine, beer, and spirits store located at 100 W Hamilton Avenue, Campbell, CA. Harry oversees the store's private barrel program and day-to-day purchasing decisions. Follow Campbell Wines on Instagram for new arrivals and tasting events.