Tasting note

Produced in the tradition of the classic Pennsylvania or 'Monongahela' rye whiskeys this pours light amber and is perfumed with sweet corn, vanilla, brown sugar and spice aromas. The flavours match aromas with additional floral and spice present in the background and repeating on the long smooth finish.

90-95 points Wine Enthusiast Intensely woody aromas and succulent marshmallow, bakery and lanolin scents spring forth. The fat palate entry oozes butter cream, dark caramel, and brown sugar tastes. The midpalate focuses more on the grain aspect as the flavor becomes toasty, fruity and honeyed. Ends honey sweet, decadent and maple-like. An unbelievable bargain.

Rittenhouse is a mixture of pot and column still rum, with some Barbadian and Guyanan taking the lead. The tastebuds are amplified by rye notes that are firm, fruity and flighty one moment, duller and weightier the next. It is a marriage between high cocoa chocolate and burnt toffee. Long and chewy until your jaw aches, this is a staggering whiskey. The flavours are delivered with abandon and complexity. A perfect complement to the liquor cabinet. 94 pts Whisky Bible