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Rittenhouse Straight Rye 100 Proof    

Rittenhouse Straight Rye 100 Proof

Brand
Rittenhouse
Expression
Straight Rye 100 Proof
Type
American Whiskey / Rye
Abv
50.00%
Region
Kentucky
Availability
USA, UK and France
Guide Price
£11-£17 (US$18-US$29)

Tasted in Whisky Magazine Issue 21 by Michael Jackson and Dave Broom.

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Tasting Notes

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.

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

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