Rittenhouse Straight Rye Whisky

Description

Rittenhouse Straight Rye Whisky has a storied past with a heritage that commemorates Philadelphia’s famous Rittenhouse Square. Bottled-in-Bond, today’s Rittenhouse carries the distinct, spicy flavor that is long associated with the brand. Rittenhouse is the Rye Whisky of choice for both mixologists and whisky aficionados alike.

Making a bottle of Rittenhouse Rye starts with selecting the right ingredients. The recipe calls for rye, corn, and malted barley to be carefully measured and blended together in exact proportions. It’s this blend that gives Rittenhouse its unique flavor and complexity. Once the grains are blended, they are mashed, fermented, and distilled in small batches.

The next step is aging the whiskey in new charred oak barrels. This process adds color and depth to the flavor profile while also mellowing out some of its more intense notes. The barrel aging process can take anywhere from two to four years, depending on how long it takes for the desired flavor profile to be achieved.

Rittenhouse Rye’s exquisite aroma is reminiscent of a sun-drenched meadow: grass, mint, hot rock, and flowers, all of it vibrantly warm. The nose is repeated almost exactly in the mouth, with the addition of the sweet-dry wood of the warehouse. Its herbal intensity makes this rye a wonderful component for a Manhattan.