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Straight Rye Whiskey

Category: Straight Rye Whiskey

Date Tasted: 7/8/2022

Country: USA

Alcohol: 55%

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95 Points

Gold Medal

Exceptional

$49

Pikesville
Straight Rye Whiskey

Category: Straight Rye Whiskey

Date Tasted: 7/8/2022

Country: USA

Alcohol: 55%

Golden amber color. Aromas and flavors of cream corn with a side of mac n’ cheese and extra ground pepper, singed rye bread, and peach wood in the smoker with brisket with a silky, soft, dry medium-to-full body and a peppery, complex, long finish with notes of black pepper venison jerky, grilled herbs on parchment paper, and mocha and coffee bean. The ABV packs a punch but layers of complexity and delicious flavors make this a go-to for Rye cocktails.

Tasting Info

	Style:	Rich & Full
	Aroma:	cream corn with a side of mac n' cheese and extra ground pepper, singed rye bread, and peach wood in the smoker with brisket
	Flavor:	Same as aromas with notes of black pepper venison jerky, grilled herbs on parchment paper, and mocha and coffee bean
	Smoothness:	Peppery
	Enjoy:	in cocktails, on the rocks and with cigars
	Cocktails:	Sazerac, Old Fashioned, Manhattan
	Bottom Line:	The ABV packs a punch but layers of complexity and delicious flavors make this a go-to for Rye cocktails.

The Producer or Importer

Heaven Hill Brands

4500 Bowling Boulevard

Ste 300

Louisville, KY 40207

USA

1 502-348-3921

www.heavenhill.com

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Straight Rye Whiskey

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Serve in a Glencairn Ganadian Whisky Glass

About

Straight Rye Whiskey

In order for a product to be categorized as a Straight Rye Whiskey, the following must be true:

Mash bill must be made up of a minimum of 51% rye.
Aged a minimum of two years.
May not contain any flavors or colors.
All of the liquid in the bottle must be distilled in the same state.