Rittenhouse / Straight Rye 100 Proof

Rittenhouse

Straight Rye 100 Proof

ABV 50%
REVIEWED Issue 21

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Specifications

Brand: Rittenhouse
Expression: Straight Rye 100 Proof
Type: USA Whisky / Rye
Age: No Age Statement
ABV: 50%
Country/Region: USA / Kentucky
Bottling type: Standard (Distillery or blended)

Tasting notes

Taster Michael Jackson

Nose: Rich dried fruits. Chocolate. Sweet peppers.
Palate: Clean, rich. Cocoa. Candied orange peels. Cinnamon. Nutmeg. Very spicy. Soothing.
Finish: Lingering dry spiciness.
Comment: A hundred American proof makes for a powerful whisky, but this is big and bold in flavour, too. I don't remember it being such a sensuous whiskey. A reborn giant? I'll look for it on Rittenhouse Square next time I'm in Philadelphia.

8.0

Taster Dave Broom

Nose: Fat and sweet: caramel, toffee apple, Caramac bars, cocoa powder, toast, but no discernible rye...
Palate: ...though this appears on the initially thick, dried fruit palate.
Finish: Sour though, almost metallic. Like chewing a coin.
Comment: The higher alcohol helps but there's still a lack of rye's full-on intensity. MOR

8.0

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