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.