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Rank: 81.2 pctl
Value: $0.66 / pctl

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Pikesville Straight Rye
Pikesville Straight Rye is a premium 6-year-old, 110-proof (55% ABV) rye whiskey produced by Heaven Hill Distillery in Kentucky, designed to revive the historic, milder "Maryland Style" rye tradition. It is widely recognized for its high-quality, approachable profile, blending intense rye spice with creamy caramel and cocoa notes
 51% Rye • 39% Corn • 10% Malted Barley • High Corn
 Ratings: 
Whisky Advocate: 89.00 pts 
Whiskybase: 86.11 pts 
Total Wine: 96.00 pts 
Wine Enthusiast: 92.00 pts 
Flaviar: 88.00 pts 
The Whiskey Jug: 94.00 pts 
Drink Hacker: 85.00 pts 
Part of the  Heaven Hill Distilleries family of brands.
Tasting Notes
Nose: Rich aromas of vanilla, caramel, and honeyed oak merge with bright rye spices, dried fruits, and a distinct hint of cocoa powder
Palate: A creamy, full-bodied blend of sweet caramel and baking spices is quickly followed by savory notes of ginger, pepper, and toasted pumpernickel
Finish: Medium-long and warming, leaving behind lingering notes of baking spices, dry oak, and a faint, comforting hint of dark chocolate.
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Rank: 79.1 pctl
Value: $1.11 / pctl
Redwood Empire Van Duzen Straight Rye  [Van DOO-zen]
Redwood Empire Van Duzen Straight Rye is a high-malt, small-lot rye whiskey produced in Northern California. Part of their premium Small Lot Series, it is known for a unique mash bill with 31-32% malted barley, offering a complex, viscous profile with notes of spice, caramel, and fruit at 94 proof.
 67% Rye • 31% Malted Barley • 2% Wheat • High Malted Barley
 Pro Ratings: 
Whisky Advocate: 91.00 pts 
Total Wine: 94.00 pts 
Independently Owned
Tasting Notes
Nose: A sweet, inviting blend of fresh baking spices, orange citrus, and toasted malt, with hints of vanilla taffy, white chocolate, and subtle oak
Palate: A velvety, viscous mouthfeel introduces a unique mix of rye spice, rich malt chocolate, and caramel, balanced by notes of espresso, candied citrus, and soft pepper
Finish: Smooth and enduring, characterized by lingering baking spices, caramel, and a gentle, warming oak spice.
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