Rittenhouse Rye
70cl / 50% abv
Rittenhouse Rye Description
This fine example of rye whiskey (that's with an 'e'!) comes to us from Heaven Hill distillery in Kentucky, USA. Commemorating the famous Rittenhouse Square in Philadelphia, a public park and the surrounding affluent and desirable neighbourhood. This expression is aged for four years and bottled-in-bond at 100° proof – or 50% abv to us Scots.
Hamish Says
Nose: dried fruits and toffee with some sweet pepper notes.
Palate: clean and rich with cocoa, zesty citrus and vanilla, followed by cinnamon and nutmeg spice.
Finish: maple wood spice lingers on.