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This bottle of Maryland Straight Rye Whiskey dates back to the early '60s, according to resident Sun historians Fred Rasmussen and Jacques Kelly.
It's so old the label has started to come off.
It used to be made up on York Road, but has been coming out of Kentucky for many years now, Fred said.
Potent and delicious, rye whiskey is still consumed in large quantities by Baltimoreans, whether it's made here or not.
Shot and a beer, anyone?
(Photo by me)
Erik Maza is a features reporter at the Baltimore Sun. He writes for several sections of the Sun paper and contributes weekly columns on music and nightlife. He also writes and edits the Midnight Sun blog. He often covers entertainment, business, and the business of entertainment. Occasionally, he writes about Four Loko, The Block, the liquor board, and those who practice "simulated sex with a potted palm tree." Before The Sun, he was a reporter at the Miami New Times. He's also written for Miami magazine, the Orlando Sentinel, the Sarasota Herald Tribune and the Gainesville Sun. Got tips? Gripes? Pitches? He's reachable at erik.maza@baltsun.com. Click here to keep up with the dumb music he's listening to.
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Comments
Rye does seem to be undergoing a resurgence in popularity lately. Between myself and roommate, we just can't keep a bottle on the bar at home. It disappears too quickly.
Posted by: The Baltimore Chop | May 22, 2010 2:13 PM
I've had the supreme privileged of drinking rye whiskey with the Mr.s Rasmussen and Kelly. Truly a treat, and an education on the topic.
Posted by: Meekrat | May 22, 2010 9:32 PM
Growing up in Timonium, I frequently passed the old Ryebrook distillery in Cockeysville.
As far as I know the only brand of MD Rye still on the market is Pikesville Rye, now made in Kentucky.
Posted by: bryanintowson | May 23, 2010 10:10 AM