Description
This classic American whiskey has made a fierce comeback as imbibers grown weary of sweet bourbon have come to love the tongue ticklingboldness and diversity of flavor found in rye whiskey. Like bourbon, it is richly influenced by time spent in newAmerican oak barrels, which lend sweet notes of vanilla and caramel.From there it trades in a bit of bourbons smoothness for fistfuls of character – combining in various degrees savory herbaceous notes, bold spice and rich fruit.Russells Reserve Rye is matured in the deepest no. 4 char barrelsforsix years in the center cut of the rickhouse,and made in small batches from barrels hand-selected by Wild Turkey legends Jimmy and Eddie Russell. Prominent rye spice is balanced with a remarkably creamy body. Pikesville Rye Whiskeyis crafted at Heaven Hill’s Bernheim Distillery, occupying a somewhat unique spoton rye shelvesby combining a higher 110 proof bottlingandage statementwith an easy to drink, full-flavored rye profile – with its fruit notes only amplified by the abv. Old Forester Rye is a more recent addition, with a unique mash bill of 65% rye, 20% malted barley, and 15% corn (compare to the more common “barely legal” 51% rye and high corn content ofmost rye whiskeys.) The high ratio of barley allows for a fully natural fermentation process, whilethe dense, chewy, and sweet grain acts as a balance againstrye’s sharp spice.
Russell’s Reserve 6 Year Rye Whiskey
Vanilla, marzipan, toffee; bold spice, oak, pepper, allspice, toasted bread,roasted nuts, more caramel, balanced finish.
Old Forester Straight Rye Whiskey
Brown sugar, magnolia blossom, candied lemon; sharp black pepper, cinnamon, dried dill, baked apple,allspice, pine, anise, dry finish.
Pikesville 6 Year Rye Whiskey
Cherrysyrup, red licorice, cinnamon apple; cherry cola, rye spice, vanilla, summer fruits, oak comes forward on the lingering finish.
