Rittenhouse To Debut Pricey New Whisky
We already knew that Heaven Hill Distilleries makes good and cheap rye whisky, now they are moving up into a higher market. The Courier-Journal reports that the 750-milliliter bottle of Rittenhouse Very Rare 21-Year-Old Single Barrel Straight Rye Whisky is a 100-proof whisky that cost around $150 at retail outlets. The Bardstown company is shipping 32 barrels, or about 3,000 bottles. It's a bold move since American whiskies traditionally linger on the low end of the price spectrum.
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Tony Fistano Nov 14th 2006 5:13PM
Just heard that LeNell's Ltd got it in yesterday. She told me that she can't stand to put it on the shelf for what they originally wanted which was $160, so she's got it for $140. Not sure if I'll pick one up. Might have to save the cash for her "Red Hook Rye"