Rittenhouse Rye Bottled in Bond

Pretty impressive for such a low cost

One of first Ryes Good price great flavor Very fruity very smooth

Nov 5 2020, day 3 of the election results, Pennsylvania style rye, great pour

Rating: 15/23 N: It's pretty rich with oily, nutty, and caramel notes. It does feel a bit forced though somehow. There's actually not a lot going on here, even in comparison with Sazerac, which is less rich on the palate. P: It's bold and rich. There's a big alcohol bite mixed with some youthful caramel, rich juicy cherry, oiliness, a bit of peanut. It's richer than Wild Turkey 101, but it has the same youthfulness and tastes a bit like somebody just poured some sort of caramel syrup into it. F: There's some bitterness mixed with the caramel and cherry that tastes a bit off somehow. There's maybe a hint of something metallic as well. It's not as good as the palate, but at least it has presence, unlike the nose. There's something a bit off about the flavor here. It does remind me of Pikesville in a good way, but it definitely tastes less mature and put-together. This is richer than Sazerac and doesn't have the same problem with being light, but it's also less balanced and a bit artificial somehow. I'm torn between 14 and 15 on this one. The flavor is delightfully rich, but also just off somehow. I think what pushes me over the edge though is that the richness makes this a pretty good mixer. I'll give it a 15 for that reason, but I won't be at all surprised if I drop it to a 14 in the future.