Tasting Notes

Producing WhiskyCast has given me the opportunity to taste some really amazing whiskies, and I’m pleased to share my tasting notes with you here. You can search my entire database of tasting notes from this page, and I hope you’ll find it useful.

Rittenhouse Rye 25 Single Barrel

Country: USA

Region: Kentucky

Type: Rye

Bottler: Distiller

ABV: 50%

Score: 95 Points

Cinnamon dominates the nose, with undertones of old leather and oak. Unlike many older whiskies, the oak is well-behaved on the tongue…which has highlights of cinnamon, dark chocolate, black pepper, and dried fruits. The finish literally lasts for minutes on the back of the throat…I’ve used the word “lingering” to describe finishes, but this one is a house guest of a finish.