Hochstadter's Slow & Low Rock and Rye is a Other Cocktails crafted in United States.
Hochstadter's Slow & Low Rock and Rye is a pre-Prohibition style cocktail in a bottle, combining straight rye whiskey with honey, orange peel, and a touch of rock candy. Interestingly, this ready-to-drink cocktail has its roots in 19th-century pharmacies, where rock and rye was often prescribed as a cure for coughs, colds, and sore throats - a medicinal origin that might make you feel a little less guilty about indulging in a glass or two.
Hochstadter's Slow & Low Rock and Rye offers cocktail drinkers a ready-to-drink Old Fashioned that's steeped in American tradition, dating back to the 1800s when rock candy was added to rough rye whiskey in saloons. This unique bottled cocktail combines straight rye whiskey, raw honey, navel oranges, Angostura bitters, and a hint of rock candy, creating a complex and balanced sipper that captures the essence of a classic cocktail without the need for bartending skills.
Hochstadter's Slow & Low Rock and Rye shines when sipped neat or over a large ice cube, allowing its complex flavors to unfold slowly on the palate. This versatile spirit also works well in spirit-forward cocktails, particularly those that traditionally call for rye whiskey, and pairs beautifully with hearty, spiced dishes on cool autumn evenings or during cozy winter gatherings.
Nose: Citrus peel, honey, and warm rye spice dominate. Hints of rock candy sweetness and old-fashioned root beer emerge. A subtle undercurrent of dried herbs adds complexity.
Palate: Smooth and viscous. Orange and lemon zest upfront, followed by rye whiskey's peppery bite. Raw honey sweetness balances the spice. Notes of horehound candy, anise, and bittersweet herbs develop mid-palate.
Finish: Medium-long with lingering warmth. The rye spice reasserts itself, accompanied by citrus oils and a touch of cinnamon. A pleasant bitterness reminiscent of gentian root or angostura bitters trails off, leaving a slightly dry, herbal aftertaste.
Hochstadter's Slow & Low Rock and Rye is crafted by blending straight rye whiskey with honey, navel oranges, Angostura bitters, and a touch of rock candy. What makes this process unique is that it revives a pre-Prohibition tradition of flavoring harsh whiskey with rock candy and citrus, creating a smoother, more palatable spirit that's essentially a ready-to-drink Old Fashioned in a bottle.
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