Founder: Harry Publicker
Year Founded: 1934
Distillery Location: Bernheim Distillery, Louisville, Kentucky

Visitor Center:

Heaven Hill Distillery and Bourbon Heritage Center
1311 Gilkey Run Road
Bardstown, KY
Tel: (502) 337 1000

Master Distiller / Blender: Master Distillers Parker Beam and Craig Beam

How you should drink it

• Straight
• On the rocks
• With a bit of water
• With club soda
• In cocktails (Monte Cassino, Sazerac, Jane Russell)

Fast Facts

• In 2006, the Rittenhouse 100 Proof Bottled-in-Bond Straight Rye was named North American Whiskey of the Year at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition. A great honor, especially since it sells for under $20.
• The brand was started in Maryland and is now produced in Kentucky by Heaven Hill, which also owns bourbons Evan Williams and Elijah Craig.

Types of Rittenhouse Rye Available

• Rittenhouse 100-Proof Bottled-in-Bond Straight Rye Whiskey
• Rittenhouse 80-proof Straight Rye Whiskey
• Rittenhouse 25-Year-Old Very Rare Single Barrel Straight Rye Whiskey