Rittenhouse Straight Rye 100 Proof

Tasted in Whisky Magazine Issue 21 by Michael Jackson and Dave Broom.

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Tasting Notes

Michael Jackson Nose Rich dried fruits. Chocolate. Sweet peppers. Palate Clean, rich. Cocoa. Candied orange peels. Cinnamon. Nutmeg. Very spicy. Soothing. Finish Lingering dry spiciness. Comment A hundred American proof makes for a powerful whisky, but this is big and bold in flavour, too. I don’t remember it being such a sensuous whiskey. A reborn giant? I’ll look for it on Rittenhouse Square next time I’m in Philadelphia.

Dave Broom Nose Fat and sweet: caramel, toffee apple, Caramac bars, cocoa powder, toast, but no discernible rye... Palate ...though this appears on the initially thick, dried fruit palate. Finish Sour though, almost metallic. Like chewing a coin. Comment The higher alcohol helps but there’s still a lack of rye’s full-on intensity. MOR