I’d been hearing for a while that rye whisky was making something of a comeback. It seems that it was the preferred whisky of pre-Prohibition America and in fact many classic cocktails (e.g. the Manhattan, my fave) were originally made with rye. Happily, we’re not far from this place, so I went this weekend and picked up a bottle of Rittenhouse Rye.

My verdict: tasty! It has a unique flavor: spicier and not as sweet as bourbon, but also not smoky like a lot of Scotch. I put a bit too much vermouth in my drink, making it overly sweet, but once I perfect the ratio I’ll be all set.