Pikesville Straight Rye Whiskey
Pikesville Straight Rye Whiskey is a 6-year-old Kentucky straight rye at 110 proof (55% ABV), produced by Heaven Hill Distillery from barrels selected at a minimum of six years in high rickhouse storage. The Pikesville brand dates to 1895 Maryland; Heaven Hill acquired it in 1982 and relaunched it nationally in 2015, and it was named World's Best Rye Whisky at the 2016 World Whiskies Awards. A 750mL bottle. Buy rye whiskey online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 55% (110 proof)
- Size: 750mL
- Age: 6 years old (stated)
- Origin: Heaven Hill — distilled at Bernheim (Louisville), aged in Bardstown, Kentucky
- Production: Kentucky straight rye (≥51% rye, exact mash bill undisclosed); extra-aged in high rickhouse storage; new charred American oak
Maryland Roots, Kentucky Muscle
Pikesville is a resurrection: a proud Maryland rye brand that survived Prohibition, bought by Heaven Hill in 1982 and reborn as a 110-proof, six-year Kentucky rye. Six years at altitude in the rickhouse plus a bold proof made it an instant classic — World's Best Rye within a year of its national relaunch. Browse more Pikesville or the full rye whiskey selection.
Tasting Notes
Per Heaven Hill Distillery: pale copper in color, with dusty cocoa and oaky smoke on the aroma. The taste is dry and spicy, with honeyed rye and cloves; the finish is soft vanilla and baking spices.
How to Enjoy
At 110 proof it is a natural for cocktails — a Pikesville Manhattan or Sazerac is definitive — but pour it neat first: the six years of high-storage age show through the spice. Water opens the honey and cocoa.
Frequently Asked Questions
What proof is Pikesville Rye? 110 proof (55% ABV).
Is Pikesville a Maryland rye? The brand was born in Maryland in 1895; today's whiskey is distilled and aged in Kentucky by Heaven Hill, which bought the brand in 1982.
How old is Pikesville? Six years old — barrels are selected at a minimum of six years from high rickhouse storage.
World's Best Rye pedigree at 110 proof — order Pikesville online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.
