Pikesville 6 Year Rye Whiskey

​Just a bit hot, at 110 proof, for an old fashioned. However, if you soften it in some other mixed drinks such as a manhattan or julep, it's lovely. It even works surprisingly well in a boulevardier. Great for the price!

At 110 proof, one would expect that this libation would be "hot." It's not. It's very smooth, and drinkable, and if you close your eyes, you might think that you were sippin' a fine Kentucky Bourbon. I don't have to spend the money on an aged Whistle Pig, when I can get an equally fine drink from this Pikesville Rye. Try it out.

This is a really good "barely legal" rye (i.e. only 51% rye, the bare minimum to be classified as a rye). As a result of the limited amount of rye in here, this smells more like a bourbon with traditional caramel and oak. On the palate, the rye character asserts itself a bit more, layering floral honey notes and chocolate over some traditional bourbon flavors. Quite tasty, and even at a hearty 110 proof it isn't too hot and doesn't cry out for water. Excellent price for good near cask strength whisky. I will say however that if you're looking for an even better rye at not too much of a premium, grab a Willett 4 Year Rye. It costs about $15 more than this Pikesville but it is ridiculously good.

Well to all who are looking for something alittle old school this will fit the bill. A little heavy on the top but has a nice finish with a mature flavor. Its a good rye for the price and has been around for many years.

This is a good whiskey with a distinct rye flavor. It's a great introduction into what makes rye taste like rye. I've had it straight and in cocktails, but at 110 proof it is a bit strong for my personal taste when straight.

An after dinner dessert and relaxing by the fire sipper Rye, with notes of decadent semi-sweet chocolate, cardamom, nutmeg and allspice. Brown butter sugar cookies, and an homage to smoky roasted chestnuts.
A delightful pour for the for price, and a regular mainstay for any home bar.
Wishing you all a safe and Happy Holiday time.

Nose: vanilla, caramel, spice, a little bit of ethanol but not much. Good balance between sweet and spice.

Palate: it hits you with nice bit of spice off the bat and then mellows out into a slightly sweet/caramel/oak that lingers nicely. Hardly any ethanol, very easy to drink, with a decent amount of flavor. The oak is really nice in this bottle and maybe I get almost like the taste of the sugar on top of a creme brulee.

Excellent value and probably a few awards shy of being allocated.

This is almost like drinking a Manhattan straight from the bottle.

I think this has the most clear rye flavor of all of the rye whiskey I have tried, and that's a fair number!

If you like rye whiskey and haven't tried Pikesville - buy a bottle, you won't regret it.

Great rye!! Would highly recommend. I get cherry oak and little caramel. One of the best , a good little warm up for ECBP.

I can see why this won a double gold.
It's fantastic. Good nose, mouthfeel, taste and finish.
Superb value.
Would highly recommend.

This is the best Rye Whiskey I’ve tasted it yet. However, I’m new to the world of Rye and would like to taste the best so I’m open to your suggestions!

I have been waiting for this some time and found it at B B, love this and would be worth drinking....
Price on this is also reasonable.
BTW, great team to work with at B B

Siimply a very nice rye with some umphff to it while being full bodied with spices and sweetness at the same time!