Pikesville Straight Rye Whiskey - Bourbon Brothers Australia
Pikesville Straight Rye Whiskey - Bourbon Brothers Australia
Pikesville Straight Rye Whiskey - Bourbon Brothers Australia
Pikesville Straight Rye Whiskey - Bourbon Brothers Australia

Pikesville Straight Rye Whiskey

$179.00
Overview

Pikesville Straight Rye Whiskey is a bold, award-winning expression of Maryland-style rye with deep historical roots and a modern resurgence. Originally produced in Maryland and now distilled by Heaven Hill in Kentucky, Pikesville is aged six years and bottled at a robust 110 proof (55% ABV), offering both power and finesse.

On the nose, Pikesville opens with rich aromas of toasted oak, dark cocoa, and honeyed rye grain. The palate is full-bodied and warming, with complex layers of dry spice, caramel, vanilla, and hints of citrus peel. A touch of cocoa and char lingers on the long, peppery finish, delivering classic rye spice with elegant smoothness.

This is a standout choice for rye lovers who appreciate depth, structure, and a bit of a punch. Pikesville Rye is a true gem in the rye renaissance and a must-have on any serious whiskey shelf. 

Product Details
Brand Pikesville
Producer Heaven Hill Distillery
Category Rye Whiskey
Style Straight Rye Whiskey
Region Bardstown, Kentucky, USA
Mash Bill 51% rye, 39% corn, 10% malted barley
Age Statement 6 Years Old
ABV 55% (110 Proof)
Cask Type New charred American oak
Bottle Size 750ml
Country USA
Tasting Notes
  • Nose: Dusty cocoa with oaky smoke underneath
  • Palate: Dry and spicy, with honeyed rye and clove
  • Finish: Soft vanilla and baking spice

Pale copper in the glass, with more depth than you'd expect from a rye at the legal minimum grain content.

What sets this bottle apart
  • The last surviving Maryland rye brand, now made in Kentucky by Heaven Hill
  • Aged a full 6 years and bottled at 110 proof, well above the usual rye
  • Pulled from extra aged barrels stored in prime warehouse locations
  • A genuinely historic name with a long list of medals to back it up
Distillery Information

Pikesville Rye was first produced in Maryland in the 1890s, back when Maryland rye was its own respected style of American whiskey. Prohibition shut down the rest of the state's rye industry, but Pikesville came back afterwards and kept going as the last Maryland rye standing.

Heaven Hill Distillery bought the brand in 1982 and now makes it in Kentucky, using extra-aged barrels stored in prime warehouse locations to keep the character that made the name worth saving in the first place.

Awards & Recognition

  • Gold Medal, San Francisco World Spirits Competition, 2024
  • Gold Medal, American Distilling Institute, 2024
  • Double Gold, SIP Awards, 2022
  • Gold Medal, International Spirits Competition, 2021

Who this bottle is for
  • Rye drinkers after real depth and age, not just spice
  • Anyone curious about the history behind Maryland rye whiskey
  • Fans of higher proof pours with a genuine story attached
  • Whiskey drinkers ready to step up from standard bottled rye
How to enjoy

  • Best neat or with a splash of water to open it up
  • Strong enough to hold its own in a Manhattan or Old Fashioned
  • Give it a minute in the glass before the first sip

Why we curate it

Pikesville is one of the few genuinely historic names left in American rye, and Heaven Hill has kept it honest. Six years of age, 110 proof, and a dry, spicy character that's earned a serious run of medals along the way. A proper rye for anyone ready to move past the entry level stuff.