Rittenhouse Rye Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey 50%

Rittenhouse Rye Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey 50%Rittenhouse Rye has won a double gold medal at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition and was named World's Best North American Whiskey by Whisky Magazine. The taste is clean and rich with notes of cocoa, cinnamon and soft citrus. The aroma has dried fruits and toffee. Distillery: Rittenhouse Rye Age: NA Type: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Alc. strength: 50% 70 cl. Other: 100 proof

Rittenhouse Rye100 proof 70cl / 50% Straight Rye Whiskey American Rye whiskey is some of the most original Wild West whiskey you can drink. In general, Rye Whiskey seems to be more full of peppery, minty, and explosive fruit character compared to Bourbon Whiskey, which is typically sweeter. Like Bourbon, Rye Whiskey is aged in new toasted oak barrels of American white oak. After 2 years, the whiskey can be sold under the name Straight Rye Whiskey. Rye Whiskey has long been overshadowed by Bourbon, but in recent years Rye Whiskey has become popular in cocktails such as the Old Fashioned, Manhattan, Whiskey Sours and Rye Mojitos. The distillation process is the same as for bourbon, but Rittenhouse is produced with 51% rye mash. One reviewer writes: "Lip-smacking! The best straight rye I've tasted in 25 years!"

The whiskey has won a double gold medal at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition and was named World's Best North American Whiskey by Whisky Magazine. The taste is clean and rich with notes of cocoa, cinnamon and soft citrus. The aroma has dried fruits and toffee. 90-95 points Wine Enthusiast