Rittenhouse Bottled-in-Bond Straight Rye Whisky, Kentucky

Few bottles can claim to have helped revive cocktail culture, but Rittenhouse Rye Whisky wears that badge with pride. Revered by bartenders and whisky purists alike, this bold, 100-proof straight rye has earned its reputation as a foundational spirit in classic and contemporary cocktails.

Product Details:

• Type: Straight Rye Whisky
• ABV: 50% (100 Proof)
• Age: 4 Years
• Mash Bill: 51% Rye, 35% Corn, 14% Malted Barley
• Bottling Details: Bottled-in-Bond; aged under U.S. government supervision; one season, one distillery

Sensory Description:

Mahogany in hue, Rittenhouse opens with rich aromas of dried fruits, toffee, and sweet peppers. The palate is clean and robust, layered with cocoa, citrus zest, vanilla, cinnamon, and a dusting of nutmeg. It finishes long and warming, leaving behind a spicy-sweet trace of maple and oak.

Awards & Accolades:

• Double Gold – 2025, San Francisco World Spirits Competition
• Gold – 2024, ADI International Spirits Competition
• Platinum – 2024, ASCOT Awards
• Gold – 2024, Bartender Spirits Awards
• Double Gold – 2024, SIP Awards
• Double Gold – 2024, TAG Global Spirits Awards
• Silver – 2024, International Spirits Challenge
• Bronze – 2024, International Wine & Spirit Competition
• Double Gold – 2024, San Francisco World Spirits Competition
• Silver – 2023, World Whiskies Awards

Distiller's Background:

Launched just after Prohibition in 1934, Rittenhouse Rye was named for Philadelphia’s Rittenhouse Square and quickly became known as the “Choice Pennsylvania Rye.” Produced today by Heaven Hill, it continues that legacy with adherence to strict Bottled-in-Bond standards. When mixologists in the early 2000s rediscovered forgotten pre-Prohibition recipes, Rittenhouse was often the only rye that fit the bill. Since then, it has become a bar essential and a symbol of the American cocktail renaissance.

Serving Suggestions:

This rye’s structure and spice make it ideal for mixing in classics like the Manhattan, Old Fashioned, or Sazerac. It also holds its own neat or with a splash of water, where its depth of flavor shines. Whether you're crafting cocktails or sipping solo, Rittenhouse is the rye to reach for when you want to make the moment count.

Rittenhouse Rye Whisky isn't just a staple, it’s a standard-bearer. With its rich flavor, Bottled-in-Bond pedigree, and mixology cred, this whiskey defines what rye should be: robust, complex, and endlessly versatile.