Pikesville 6 Year Old Rye Whiskey

Pikesville 6 Year Old Straight Rye Whiskey is a high-proof, award-winning rye produced by Heaven Hill Distillery in Kentucky. Originally a Maryland brand dating back to the 1890s, Pikesville was revived post-Prohibition and is now crafted using extra-aged barrels stored in prime warehouse locations.

Key Details

• Age: 6 years

• Proof: 110 (55% ABV)

• Mashbill: 51% rye, 39% corn, 10% malted barley

• Distillery: Heaven Hill, Kentucky

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Aromas of caramel, vanilla, citrus peel, and brown sugar, with hints of cocoa and oaky smoke .

• Palate: Flavors of caramel, marzipan, pepper, wood, and licorice, complemented by honeyed rye and cloves .

• Finish: Long and spicy, featuring notes of vanilla, cinnamon, toffee, citrus, and chocolate.

Accolades

Pikesville Rye has received numerous awards, including:

• World's Best Rye Whisky at the World Whiskies Awards 2016

• Double Gold at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2015

• Excellent, Highly Recommended by the Ultimate Spirits Challenge 2015

• Gold at the International Spirits Challenge 2019

• This rye whiskey is celebrated for its balance of sweet and spicy flavors, making it enjoyable neat, with a splash of water, or in classic cocktails like the Old Fashioned.

"This is a welcome bold take on rye with superb aromatics of cracked grain, toffee candy, and orange liqueur. The amplified alcohol level shows no burn but rather imparts a gentle warming impression of toasted cinnamon stick."94 Points, Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation, 2017 Ultimate Spirits Challenge

A fantastic rye whiskey produced in Kentucky, the Pikesville brand dates back to 1895 in Maryland. This 6 year old 110 proof was released in 2015, receiving a Double Gold at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition, an "Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation" from the Ultimate Spirits Challenge and was named theSecond Finest Whisky in the World in Jim Murray's Whisky Bible 2016.