55% ABV, (110 Proof), 750 ml
Beat in Show American Rye Whiskey 2024 TAG Awards
97 Points “A rock star of a Rye with mass appeal as it straddles the dessert and Whiskey world.
Bright, medium copper/bronze color. The aromatics are very intense, offering scents of almond butter, caramel, marzipan, cereal, cinnamon, dried fruits, and honey with supporting notes of molasses, cocoa, and pecan. The palate confirms the nose delivering a maple soaked oak-driven core with flavors of dried fruits, vanilla bean, baking spices, marzipan, and honey. The finish is long and lingering. Full-bodied and nicely balanced with a voluptuous texture.”
“This is a welcome bold take on rye with superb aromatics of cracked grain, toffee candy, and orange liqueur. The amplified alcohol level shows no burn but rather imparts a gentle warming impression of toasted cinnamon stick.” 94 Points, Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation, 2017 Ultimate Spirits Challenge
A fantastic rye whiskey produced in Kentucky, the Pikesville brand dates back to 1895 in Maryland. This 6 year old 110 proof was released in 2015, receiving a Double Gold at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition, an “Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation” from the Ultimate Spirits Challenge and was named the Second Finest Whisky in the World in Jim Murray’s Whisky Bible 2016.