Rittenhouse Rye Bottled in Bond

Pound for pound, it's the best rye I've had. Only a matter of time before this reaches weller 12 status.

A really, really good straight rye that's super versatile and so much more sophisticated than its price would suggest. Sippable neat or on the rocks (though it's rather aggressive), but it does a lot of heavy lifting in really, really, good, whiskey-forward cocktails (old-fashioneds, Manhattans, etc.,). Flavours of toffee, caramel, vanilla, butterscotch, hay (or cut grass), oregano, clove, ginger. Wood sap, faint orchard fruits (pears and apples), licorice, a bit of maple syrup. Honeycomb. Yeasty rye bread, pine, and baking spices. Hard to find locally, but when it is available it's certainly worth snatching up. Did I mention how good a Rittenhouse old-fashioned is? Because it's very good.

Phenomenal. Price is fair. Bottled in bond is a nice touch. Hardly even needs water. Smooth, perfect spice and sweet.