“The Rickhouse Rant, Vol. 1 – Rabbit Hole Heigold: Graham Crackers & Desert Spice”

Jun 2

Welcome to the Rickhouse Rant — a bourbon blog where I say what you’re thinking, but with better punctuation.

Let’s start with this: I didn’t mean to like Rabbit Hole Heigold. It’s got branding slicker than a politician’s handshake and feels like it was designed to be photographed next to an overpriced watch and an ironic mustache. But then… I took a sip.

And damn.

This high-rye bourbon (70% corn, 25% malted rye, 5% malted barley) walks in sweet and smooth—graham cracker crust, a whiff of cinnamon, and just enough vanilla to lull you into thinking this is dessert in a glass. Then it flips the script.

We’re talking Dune-level spice. Cardamom, cracked black pepper, toasted oak. This thing lingers on your tongue like it’s got something to prove. And at 95 proof, it makes its case without ever shouting.

📋 Tasting Breakdown:

Proof: 95
Mash Bill: 70/25/5 (corn/malted rye/malted barley)
Nose: Graham crackers, light cinnamon, vanilla bean
Palate: Sweet entry, followed by spice-forward mid-palate — think clove, cracked pepper, toasted oak
Finish: Long, dry, and mildly aggressive — like a charming argument

Final Take:

Heigold is balanced chaos. Friendly but feisty. The kind of bourbon that would shake your hand while pickpocketing your expectations.

And that’s how we kick off The Rickhouse Rant — with a pour that made me want to drink, think, and say so.

Cheers,

— B

Resident Bourbon Nerd & Occasional Smartass