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Pikesville 110 Proof Straight Rye Whiskey
(0.7l, 55%)
Carpe Cupam (Seize the Whiskey)!
Pikesville has been a brand of Rye Whiskey off-and-on for more than 120 years. The original company was founded in Maryland in 1895, where it became a very popular brand of “Maryland-style” Rye Whiskey. Production has stopped several times over the decades due to Prohibition, ownership changes, and even distillery accidents. The historic “Majestic Distilling” ceased production in 1972, but the brand was continuously available until 1982 on existing stock. Heaven Hill recently purchased the brand, revitalized the recipe, and brought production to their Bernheim Distillery in Kentucky.
Pikesville is all about one product — Pikesville 110 Proof Straight Rye Whiskey. And yes, it’s served at nearly full cask strength at 110 proof / 55% ABV. Powerful and authentic to its roots, Whiskey experts from around the world are salivating in desire and gushing in praise. It’s an unanimous double-gold winner in San Francisco, received an “extraordinary, ultimate recommendation” at the Ultimate Spirits Challenge, and was dubbed the “Second Finest Whiskey in the World” by Jim Murray at the Whiskey Bible, and a bunch more. Seriously… this could be the Rye Whiskey of the decade.
Pikesville has been a brand of Rye Whiskey off-and-on for more than 120 years. The original company was founded in Maryland in 1895, where it became a very popular brand of “Maryland-style” Rye Whiskey. Production has stopped several times over the decades due to Prohibition, ownership changes, and even distillery accidents. The historic “Majestic Distilling” ceased production in 1972, but the brand was continuously available until 1982 on existing stock. Heaven Hill recently purchased the brand, revitalized the recipe, and brought production to their Bernheim Distillery in Kentucky.
Pikesville is all about one product — Pikesville 110 Proof Straight Rye Whiskey. And yes, it’s served at nearly full cask strength at 110 proof / 55% ABV. Powerful and authentic to its roots, Whiskey experts from around the world are salivating in desire and gushing in praise. It’s an unanimous double-gold winner in San Francisco, received an “extraordinary, ultimate recommendation” at the Ultimate Spirits Challenge, and was dubbed the “Second Finest Whiskey in the World” by Jim Murray at the Whiskey Bible, and a bunch more. Seriously… this could be the Rye Whiskey of the decade.
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Category
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StyleStraight Rye Whiskey
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RegionKentucky
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CountryUnited States
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Alcohol55%
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Distillery
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Age6 Year Old
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MaturationExtra-aged barrels
Flavor Spiral™
About The Flavor Spiral
spicy
spicy rye
dry
clove
vanilla cream
honey
cocoa
savoury
anise
What does Pikesville 110 Proof Straight Rye Whiskey taste like?
The Flavor Spiral™ shows the most common flavors that you'll taste in Pikesville 110 Proof Straight Rye Whiskey and gives you a chance to have a taste of it before actually tasting it.
We invented Flavor Spiral™ here at Flaviar to get all your senses involved in tasting drinks and, frankly, because we think that classic tasting notes are boring.
The Flavor Spiral™ shows the most common flavors that you'll taste in Pikesville 110 Proof Straight Rye Whiskey and gives you a chance to have a taste of it before actually tasting it.
We invented Flavor Spiral™ here at Flaviar to get all your senses involved in tasting drinks and, frankly, because we think that classic tasting notes are boring.
Tasting Notes
Appearance / Color
Copper.
Nose / Aroma / Smell
Dry cocoa, charred oak, spice, vanilla cream.
Flavor / Taste / Palate
Rich, dry, and savory with plenty of rye spice, orange-blossom honey, fresh clove, anise, and even some autumn fruits.
Finish
Long with granola notes.
Copper.
Nose / Aroma / Smell
Dry cocoa, charred oak, spice, vanilla cream.
Flavor / Taste / Palate
Rich, dry, and savory with plenty of rye spice, orange-blossom honey, fresh clove, anise, and even some autumn fruits.
Finish
Long with granola notes.
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Ratings & Reviews
Joseph,
Nice sipping Rye with a strong pepper finish. Great on lite ice or as an Manhattan
Matthew,
Color is a reddish copper. Nose starts with a little ethanol, definitely needs a minute to sit and breathe. After allowing it to breathe, a mildly sweet aroma emerges. Notes of cocoa, subtle cherry, and mild spice. First sip packs a bit of a punch from the proof and rye spice; it is a little less sweet than the nose lets on, almost dry. Rye spice and black pepper are the predominate flavors on the palate initially. As acclimation to the proof and rye spice occurs, notes of cream, leather, and just a hint of tobacco finish off the palate. Finish is a long linger of the rye spice, accentuated by the drying of the palate by the high proof. Overall a fantastic example of Rye Whiskey, with a high proof high spice flavor.
guest,
My favorite rye whiskey
Jamie,
Smoother than you would think for 110 proof
Jon,
Fantastic rye. Surprised to see so many calling this spicy, though. For me, despite its proof, this is a sweeter, more cherried rye. Incredibly smooth for 110p.
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