Rittenhouse straight rye whiskey has a storied past with a heritage that commemorates philadelphias famous rittenhouse square. However this scrappy little brand did emerge after prohibition, but after a while it succumbed to the same death as many old brands. History, release timeline, mash bills, trivia, master distilles and more. The brand reemerged after prohibition and became the last standing maryland rye, as the rest of the industrys production had ceased. Marylandstyle rye has been around since the civil war. Kosar has now poured his expertise into a new book, whiskey. Pikesville supreme straight rye whiskey malt whisky.
May 30, 2017 pikesville straight rye is a straight shooting rye with bold rye and pumpernickel notes. Rye s popularity has waxed and waned over the course of american history, with maryland playing a key role. According to pikesvilles site, from 1861 to 1865, the war brought thousands to maryland and whetted their taste for this type of rye. Pikesville 6 year old 110 proof straight rye heaven hill. Pikesville supreme straight rye whiskey has proven. In fact, this is produced in kentucky at the heaven hill bernheim distillery.
Everything youve ever wanted to know about the heaven hill distillery. Maryland whiskey style used to provide a softer profile, using a lower rye content. Why you should be drinking rye whiskey right now eater. Pikesville rye whiskey is a really nice rye whiskey to start with if you are more of a bourbon or scotch fan. Van smith four years ago december 8, 2017 3 minutes. This straight rye is made in the marylandpotomac style of rye whiskey. This 51% rye whiskey actually bears no direct relation to the former product. No tale of prohibition would be complete without a few words on this colorful woman. Pikesville is also the name used on a younger three year, lower proof 80, regional rye brand from heaven hill. Heaven hill has been producing pikesville supreme rye whiskey for the. Like sagamore, he uses corn as well as rye in his whiskey, but like mr.
It is straight rye whiskey aged 6 years, and bottled at 110 proof. Canadian whisky, which is often referred to as and often labelled as rye whisky for historical reasons. A global history, where he shares not only his passion for the potent potable but also his knowledge about its political, economic, and cultural history. Rye whiskey was historically the prevalent whiskey. Mar 05, 2016 in his american whiskey, bourbon and rye, risen presents an almost exhaustive list of american whiskeys and their tasting notes for the home drinker. In the early stages, heavy use of rye grain adds a flavorful kick and a unique mouthfeel that really elevates your drinks. His witty notes and astute reflections make this tasting guide an absolute delight to read plus he includes a fantastic section about bourbon history at the start. Pikesville supreme straight rye whiskey by chrys balis july 28, 2014 september 3, 2014 a few miles northwest of my hometown of baltimore lies the bland and leafy suburb of pikesville. Travis smith photo by henry phillips this definitive guide to the best rye whiskeys explores everything you need to know about bourbons spicy sibling, including the bost bottles you can buy at your local liquor store. First produced in maryland in the 1890s, the brand, along with the rest of the oncebooming maryland rye industry, was shuttered by prohibition. Shop pikesville rye whiskey 110 proof at the best prices. Both of these pikesville whiskeys share roots going back to a maryland brand that originated way back in the 1890s and was acquired by heaven hill in 1982. Overholt straight rye whiskey had been a benchmark of quality, old and strong and full of flavor.
Why have baltimoreans been hoarding this rye whiskey. Pikesville brand is quite old, dating back to 1895 in maryland. Some of us look for the way in opium and some in god, some of us in whiskey and some in love. Stores and prices for pikesville supreme straight rye whiskey. Its history, production and appreciation and working on one on tequila. Its my favorite readily available rye and its saying something if you can actually find and purchase this off a liquor store shelf in virginia. Pikesville rye is another resurrected rye whiskey label that began in the american northeast before the old rye industry gradually died out and had the nails hammered into its coffin by prohibition. Pikesville supreme is her customers preferred rye, oliver says. The palate is dry and spicy with honeyed rye and cloves, with a finish of soft vanilla and baking spices. Pikesville supreme straight rye whiskey, kentucky prices. As dozens of brands began sprouting up with aged rye whiskey, much of it was quite similar in nature, showcasing a dry, spicy side, distilled with a 95 percent rye. Even with the distillery in baltimore closed, the brand survived on existing whiskey. An episode of the whiskey vault hosted at whisky marketing school in austin, tx.
Pikesville 6 year old 110 proof straight rye whiskey. First produced in maryland in the 1890s, the brand, along with the rest of the oncebooming maryland. First produced in maryland in the 1890s, pikesville along with the rest of the oncebooming maryland rye industry, was shuttered by prohibition. His witty notes and astute reflections make this tasting guide an absolute delight to read plus he includes a fantastic section about bourbon history. Pikesville rye is a kentucky straight rye whiskey from heaven hill from a mash of 51% rye, 39% corn, and 10% malted barley. Now produced in kentucky from extraaged barrels stored in. John rayls released earlier this year, pikesville straight rye is from heaven hill distilleries.
Pikesville will be available to the american public this fall to meet the demand of thirsty rye. Released in 2015, it has received great acknowledgments in a short period of time. Pikesville straight rye is rye whiskey, and will fall flat in the bottle a little bit if. Heaven hill brands launches superpremium pikesville rye. The 12 best rye whiskeys you can buy in 2018 gear patrol. Rye whiskey is back, with flavors of american history the. This is the bigger brother to the wildly popular rittenhouse rye. Order the whiskey directly from the site and enjoy the notes of american history. Dec 28, 2015 pikesville rye is a brand that got its start in the 1890s in maryland which was the epicenter of rye whiskey production until prohibition crashed the party and ended everyones fun. Heaven hill releases pikesville rye whiskey the whiskey. Now with heaven hill, pikesville rye is described as representative of the other great rye whiskey. So even folks in kentucky saw value in maryland spirits. Pikesville rye is the text book example of the traditional threegrain american straight rye whiskey that laid the foundation for rye s current renaissance, says potter. A short history of city papers long obsession with pikesville rye.
Pikesville 6 year old 110 proof straight rye whiskey master of malt. Pikesville rye is the text book example of the traditional threegrain american straight rye whiskey that laid the foundation for ryes current renaissance, says potter. Pikesville straight rye whiskey heaven hill distilleries. Today we talk about heaven hill distillery and the pikesville straight rye whiskey. Barrel aging gives whiskey its smoky taste and unique character, as well as refining the overall flavor profile into a. According to the writeup at ellen jaye, pikesville rye used to be pikesville maryland rye whiskey until it closed in 1972. May 17, 2017 braddock rye, walters rye, sherwood was a big one, standard distillery had pikesville rye that one closed in the 1980s and heaven hill bought the name. Rye whiskey can refer to two different, but related, types of whiskey.
The brand reemerged after prohibition and became the last standing maryland rye. An excerpt from chesapeake rye the renaissance of maryland whiskey by tw wright since the beginning of the colonial days in america, marylanders were trailblazing what would become the states signature style of rye whiskey. Todd leopold, who also makes a marylandstyle rye at his leopold brothers distillery in denver, splits the difference. Sep 24, 2015 pikesville straight rye whiskey just wont go away. Rye is booming and heaven hill decides to relaunch pikesville as a more premium 6 yearold, 110 proof straight rye. Rye whiskey is a kind of whiskey most associated with the united states but which usually takes a back seat to the more widespread bourbon. Jan 25, 2018 why have baltimoreans been hoarding this rye whiskey. Well, where can you start with pikesville 6 year old 110 proof straight rye whiskey. Now produced in kentucky from extraaged barrels stored in prime warehouse locations, heaven hill keeps this historic maryland mark alive with this awardwinning six. First produced in maryland in the 1890s, the brand, along with the rest of the oncebooming maryland rye. Rittenhouse ryes also come from heaven hill and the 100 proof bib rittenhouse is a great bang for buck rye whiskey. Taste here the rye starts to show up and theres some nice spice. Pikesville straight rye whiskey is one of those spirits that refuses to be forgotten. The famed carry nation almost six feet tall and around 175 pounds was a member of the womens christian temperance union, and her antics were recorded by oscar getz in his book, whiskeyan american pictorial history.
It is aged at least 6 years and is bottled at 110 retail price is. The whiskey wash, while appreciative of this, did keep full independent editorial control over this article. At 6 years old and 110 proof, this new expression of pikesville rye is produced at heaven hills historic bernheim distillery in louisville, and aged in its rickhouses in bardstown, kentucky. Baltimore in 1972, marking the end of maryland rye production and securing pikesville s place in history as the laststanding maryland rye brand.
Bardstown, ky only five months after the introduction of the ultrapremium offering, heaven hill distillerys historic pikesville straight rye whiskey is rounding out the year on top as jim murrays number tworated whiskey in the world in the esteemed jim murrays whisky bible 2016 a true honor, as the. American rye whiskey, which is similar to bourbon whiskey, but must be distilled from at least 51 percent rye grain. Dec 25, 2011 most of what buffalo trace makes is bourbon, but in the mid1800s, the distillery supplied the rye whiskey for sazerac, the new orleans bar that invented its namesake cocktail. Brown, and mattingly and moore bourbons as well as pikesville straight rye whiskey.
The 12 best rye whiskeys you can buy in 2018 february 26, 2018 drinks by j. This new rye is not a rittenhouse rather, it is called pikesville. Rye whiskey that has been aged for at least two years and has not been blended with other spirits may be further designated as straight, as in straight rye whiskey. Only five months after the introduction of the ultrapremium offering, heaven hill distillerys historic pikesville straight rye whiskey is rounding out the year on top as jim murrays number tworated whiskey in the world in the esteemed jim murrays whisky. Diageo george dickel rye and bulleit rye, heaven hill pikesville rye and. Pikesville is a highproof, superpremium straight rye whiskey, drawn from specially selected barrels aged at least 6 years. Pikesville rye is the text book example of the traditional threegrain. Pikesville straight rye whiskey was brought to market in 2015 and is currently produced at the bernheim distillery. First produced in maryland in the 1890s, pikesville rye, along with the rest of the oncebooming maryland rye industry, was shuttered by prohibition. Pikesville straight rye named number two world whiskey in. In this case the mash bill is reported as 51% rye, 39% corn and 10% malted barley.
The brand was purchased by heaven hill distilleries, who produces it today in kentucky. Heaven hill distillery keeps the hits coming with pikesville 6yearold straight rye whiskey, a label with over 120 years of history behind it. Pikesville was originally produced in maryland the other rye whiskey powerhouse state along with pennsylvania. Rye has been at the center of the sourcing firestorm in the american whiskey world for the past few years. Dont be confused if buying pikesville rye and running across with another rye whiskey called pikesville. Sep 02, 2017 well, where can you start with pikesville 6 year old 110 proof straight rye whiskey. Explore thousands of wines, spirits and beers, and shop online for delivery or pickup in a store near you. Only five months after the introduction of the ultrapremium offering, heaven hill distillerys historic pikesville straight rye whiskey is rounding out the year on top as jim murrays number tworated whiskey in the world in the esteemed jim murrays whisky bible 2016, a true honor, as the whiskeys included were drawn from all styles and regions. We distill a high rye mash bill, almost 100% rye, and we also distill a barely legal mash bill, which means its just over 50% rye. This fantastic rye whiskey has gained quite a reputation. Jul 09, 2015 heaven hill brands today announced the launch of a spirit, pikesville straight rye whiskey. The art of american whiskey and millions of other books are available for amazon. Jul 20, 2015 this new rye is not a rittenhouse rather, it is called pikesville.
Pikesville rye is the text book example of the traditional threegrain american. Heaven hill reclaimed the past with pikesville straight rye whiskey. To set it apart from other ryes, i selected barrels at a minimum of 6 years old from high storage and bottled it at a proof that allows the most character from the. A fantastic rye whiskey produced in kentucky, the pikesville brand dates back to. Pikesville straight rye whiskey should not be confused with heaven hills pikesville supreme rye whiskey, which is currently marketed and sold as a three year old 80 proof rye whiskey in the maryland market. A highstrength rye from heaven hill in kentucky, pikesville 110 is a sweet and spicy whiskey with notes of liquorice, coconut, vanilla and cinnamon. Even with the distillery in baltimore closed, the brand survived on existing whiskey stocks until 1982 when it was sold to heaven hill. Rye whiskey is enjoying a renaissance, led by mixologists and aficionados who enjoy its full flavor, its mixability and its long and storied history. Improved railways after the war helped distribute it.
Each section includes a brief history of the maker, along with its location. In his american whiskey, bourbon and rye, risen presents an almost exhaustive list of american whiskeys and their tasting notes for the home drinker. Pikesville straight rye named number two world whiskey in 2016 whisky bible. Pikesville straight rye named number two world whiskey in 2016. Rye whiskey, distilled in america since its earliest days, is dry and spicy. Pikesville rye embodies the history of american straight rye whiskey. Rye whiskey was historically the prevalent whiskey in the northeastern states, especially pennsylvania and maryland.
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