Pikesville is a brand of rye whiskey
with a longstanding history in Maryland. There are essentially two families of
rye whiskey 1) Maryland style which is a barley legal
rye, meaning its hardly over 51% rye with a decent bit of corn and 2)
Monongahela rye, is a very high rye (up to even 100%). These are usually very spicy
whereas the Maryland style has much
more sweetness to it. Released in Summer 2015, this is the
latest Maryland style rye whiskey from Heaven Hill. Details:
-6 years
old
-51% rye 39%
corn 10% barley
-110
proof
-Price:
$49
Nose: Heavy aromas of cocoa powder and earthiness. A variety of baking spices (prominently clove) float out of the glass and are followed by sweet vanilla, subtle mint, and barrel char.
Taste: Extremely herbal with freshly ground green leaves and mint. It's a well balanced Maryland style rye that is both sweet and spicy. Notes of vanilla, honey, and caramel are followed by cloves, anise, and oak.
Finish: A subtle bit of anise makes its way onto the finish. Warming and dry, it's slightly shorter than expected.
Conclusion: I've grown to prefer the Maryland style rye from the Monongahel. This bottle really hammers that home. If you've enjoyed Rittenhouse or Pikesville Supreme Ryes, then I highly recommend giving this bottle a try!
My Rating: B+ (Very Good)
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