Rittenhouse United States 250th Anniversary Commemorative Edition is a 10-year-old Bottled-in-Bond straight rye whiskey from Heaven Hill, drawn from 90 hand-selected barrels and bottled non-chill filtered at 100 proof to mark America's Semiquincentennial.
Named for Philadelphia's Rittenhouse Square, the brand traces its lineage to Pennsylvania's historic rye tradition, a cornerstone of early American distilling. This commemorative release pays tribute to that heritage with Liberty Bell packaging while delivering the bold, spice-forward character that has long defined Rittenhouse rye.
Produced under the rigorous standards of the Bottled-in-Bond Act of 1897, the whiskey is built on a mashbill of 51% rye, 35% corn, and 14% malted barley. A full decade of maturation across multiple rickhouses and floors, paired with the absence of chill filtration, gives this expression a depth and richness that sets it apart from the core Rittenhouse bottling. For more limited American rye releases, explore our rye whiskey collection.
Tasting Notes
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Nose: Warm baking spice, cinnamon, vanilla oak, and brown sugar
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Palate: Bold rye grain, caramelized sweetness, toasted oak, and black pepper
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Finish: Long and warming, with lingering rye spice and oak tannin
Specs
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Distillery: Heaven Hill Distillery
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Spirit Type: Straight Rye Whiskey (Bottled-in-Bond)
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Age: 10 Years
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Proof: 100 (50% ABV)
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Mashbill: 51% rye, 35% corn, 14% malted barley
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Filtration: Non-chill filtered
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Barrels: Drawn from 90 selected barrels
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Volume: 750ml
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Origin: Bardstown, Kentucky, United States
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Release: 2026 Commemorative Edition
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes the 250th Anniversary edition different from standard Rittenhouse Rye?
This commemorative release is a 10-year-old expression drawn from just 90 hand-selected barrels and bottled non-chill filtered, whereas the core Rittenhouse is a younger Bottled-in-Bond rye. The extended maturation and barrel selection give it added depth, while the Liberty Bell packaging marks America's 250th anniversary.
What is the proof and ABV?
As a Bottled-in-Bond rye, it is bottled at exactly 100 proof, or 50% ABV.
Is this better neat or in cocktails?
It performs well both ways. The bold rye spine holds up in a Manhattan, Old Fashioned, or Sazerac, while the 10-year maturation and non-chill-filtered character reward sipping it neat or with a few drops of water.
How limited is this release?
It was produced from 90 barrels and allocated across select US markets, making it a genuinely limited commemorative bottling that collectors are seeking out.
What does Bottled-in-Bond mean?
Bottled-in-Bond is a federal designation under the 1897 act requiring the whiskey to be the product of one distillation season and one distiller, aged at least four years in a federally bonded warehouse, and bottled at exactly 100 proof. This edition far exceeds the minimum age at 10 years.
You must be 21 years of age or older to purchase this product.
