Rittenhouse Rye Bottled in Bond

This is a solid rye that works in whatever context you put it. Neat, rocks, with a bit of water, or in a cocktail—this thing works great for the price. Spicy but only as much as the malt bill suggests, texture is oily and coats the mouth generously. It’s a good all-rounder that would be a great starter without much need to upgrade.

Has a bite to it and good lip burn up front but mellows. Good flavor straight but really good with angastora bitters and a luxardo cherry

Aman's store pick.

I know Rittenhouse has a good reputation as a reliable relatively low-cost Rye. It's "good". I found it to be spicy, of course, with many characteristics I've come to know from most of the half-dozen or so Rye I've tried, but lacking in some depth I've gootten from others. In all fairness, I drank with food that may have tainted my palate a bit. As it stands, Sazerac and Rabbit Hole are still my faves. Solid 3 stars. I'd drink again, but not sure if i will buy it as I had been intending to.

Spicy marshmallows