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Rye Whiskey · Kentucky, USA

Rittenhouse 100

Bottled-in-bond rye. The bartender's secret weapon.

ABV50%
AgeNAS
Price$25–30
Rating4.4 ★

Distillery

Heaven Hill Distillery

Tasting notes

Nose
Rye spice, pepper, caramel
Palate
Bold with rye spice, pepper, caramel, and mint
Finish
Long, warming, with lingering rye

Flavor profile

rye spicepeppercarameloakmint

How to drink it

  • rocks
  • manhattan
  • old fashioned

Food pairings

  • salami
  • sauerkraut
  • aged gouda
  • pretzels

Price tier

Reliable mid-shelf. Around $30–50. Always worth the money.

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