Whisky Bible 2018: Up to 10 Year Old Rye of the Year
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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AgeAt least 6 years
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MaturationExtra-aged barrels
Flavour Spiral™
About The Flavour Spiral
spicy
spicy rye
dry
clove
vanilla cream
honey
cocoa
savoury
anise
What does Pikesville 110 Proof Straight Rye Whiskey taste like?
The Flavour Spiral™ shows the most common flavours 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 Flavour 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 Flavour Spiral™ shows the most common flavours 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 Flavour 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
guest,
Best rye I’ve had in any price range
Olaf,
A strong body with a sharpness to it that I have come to love of rye. Very impressive drink that challenges much more pricey bottles of rye.
Ben,
Great all around Rye. 110 proof, but great any way you want to drink it. I take it backpacking (straight), and I like it in my manhattans.
Patrick,
I like drinking ryes and this is a fine one. Maybe quite as good as not as the E.H Taylor rye but a solid expression. If you like Rittenhouse you’ll enjoy this one.
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