Distiller Notes
2021 San Francisco World Spirits Competition Gold Medal Winner
2019 San Francisco World Spirits Competition Double Gold Medal Winner
Produced in Kentucky from extra-aged barrels stored in prime warehouse locations, Heaven Hill Distillery keeps this historic Maryland mark alive.
Pale copper in color with aromas of dusty cocoa with oaky smoke underneath. On the palate, dry and spicy, with honeyed rye and cloves. Soft vanilla and baking spices on the finish.
Professional Ratings
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Wine Enthusiast
Look for a rich caramel-maple aroma and spice-forward flavor profile, showing allspice and clove, with a layer of vanilla underneath. Dilution tames this rye to show more vanilla, accented with dry touches of oak, leather and cocoa. Aged at least six years. Sip or mix.
Known for its peppery, spicy bite, Rye serves as the ideal base for cocktails like the Sazerac, Manhattan or Old Fashioned. In order for a spirit to be labeled an American Rye Whiskey, the mash bill must be comprised of at least 51% rye grain. The remainder of the mash is most often a combination of malted barley, wheat or corn. After distillation is complete, the spirit is transferred to unused, charred white oak barrels for a minimum of two years, though many producers choose to age longer.