Hochstadter’s Slow & Low Rock and Rye Straight Rye Whiskey

Description

About Hochstadter’s Slow & Low Rock and Rye Straight Rye Whiskey

Hochstadter’s Slow & Low Rock & Rye Straight Rye Whiskey – 750 ml
Crafted by Hochstadter’s (via Cooper Spirits Co.) in the USA, this bottled cocktail reinvents an historic style: a straight rye whiskey base infused with raw honey, rock candy, navel orange and lemon peel, and bitters.

Key Facts:

• Proof / ABV: around 84 proof (≈42% ABV) in many listings.

• Base: Straight rye whiskey. The infusion process includes rock candy, honey and citrus peels.

• Style: A modern revival of the 19th-century “rock & rye” style, originally used both as a drink and as a home-remedy.

 Flavor Profile

• Nose: Bright citrus peel (orange/lemon), raw honey, light vanilla and rye spice.

• Palate: Sweet honey and rock candy opens, followed by warming rye spice and subtle herbs. The citrus zest and rock candy influence define the character.

• Finish: Smooth, moderately long, with lingering rye warmth, a hint of bitterness/herbal tone and a sweet-candy edge.

 How to Enjoy

• Neat or over large ice to appreciate the infusion and rye backbone. The sweetness is balanced by strong rye character, so you’ll still get substance.

• Highball: Mix with soda water or ginger ale for a refreshing twist on an infused rye cocktail.

• As a base for Old Fashioned-style drinks, since it already carries bitters, rock candy and citrus elements — you may only need a twist garnish.

• Pair with rich desserts, spiced BBQ or darker chocolates to complement honey and spice notes.

✅ Pros & ❌ Cons

Pros:

• Unique infusion: combines genuine straight rye whiskey body with honey, rock candy and citrus — offering more depth than typical flavored whiskey.

• Ready-to‐drink / “cocktail in a bottle” style: convenient, flavorful.

• Roots in American whiskey heritage: the rock & rye style dates back to 19th century.

 Final Thoughts

Hochstadter’s Slow & Low Rock & Rye Straight Rye Whiskey is a compelling drink that sits at the intersection of whiskey and cocktail-culture. If you enjoy a flavored whiskey with genuine rye backbone, and appreciate citrus, honey and candy-sweet accents, this is a very enjoyable bottle. For those who prefer purely dry, un‐infused straight rye, you might find the sweetness more pronounced than ideal.