(ri)1 Whiskey
This has made it's way around the net for a while, and I've been meaning to mention it. Overall it sounds interesting, and as it costs around $50 a bottle, it's certainly worth grabbing to try it out. Here's some of the details about it from the ri1whiskey.com site:
Beam Global Spirits & Wine, Inc., a global leader in
premium spirits, expands its award-winning whiskey portfolio with the introduction of (r?)1 Whiskey, the company’s first ultra-premium rye whiskey. Debuting nationwide this October in limited quantities, (r?)1 (pronounced “rye one”) is set to elevate the ultra-premium whiskey category, offering consumers a refined flavor, a striking look and a new take on cocktail couture.
Bottled at 92 proof, (r?)1 features a light, slightly spicy flavor and a long, luxurious finish. Straight, the nose offers a gentle, peppery nod to its rye heritage. Cut with water, the scents of dried fruit and cinnamon push to the front, providing a rich palate experience.
(r?)1 is packaged in a distinctive glass bottle with a single label that reinforces the brand’s straight forward feel and modern style. Priced at approximately $46-48 per 750ml bottle (varies by market,) (r?)1 is an exquisite spirit suitable for the most sophisticated lifestyle. Future variants, including (r?)2 and (r?)3, are planned to create a complete product line. For more information,visit www.ri1whiskey.com.
Posted by Ghostshark under Spirits | Comments (2)
Looks very cool. I hope they have a wider distribution on this at some point.
Comment by Doug — January 1, 2009 @ 7:19 pm
I love the taste of rye whiskey. I have been buying Beams 750ml bottles for quite a while for about $12-$15.00. I am happy that Jim Beam is focusing on Rye, but I don’t think I will be spending $40 to $50 dollars on a 750 ml bottle of rye whiskey. This is too expense for my blood. I can do without it.
Comment by Guy Mattia — January 10, 2009 @ 4:45 pm