The Birthplace of American Whiskey? | PonFEIGH Monongahela Style Rye

Inside the Episode

Drink to remember, not to forget. Please enjoy the craft of fine spirits responsibly. This video is intended for audiences of legal drinking age (21+ in the US). Is this the smoothest 120-proof whiskey on the market? 🥃Today on The Liquor Connoisseur, Crystal and Roger are diving into a special find from their East Coast journey: Ponfeigh West Pennsylvania Cask Strength Single Barrel Rye.Hailing from Somerset, PA—the literal birthplace of American Whiskey—this "Monongahela Style" rye skips the "corn shenanigans" and delivers a massive 95% rye punch. But here’s the kicker: despite being 60% ABV, it drinks like a dream with notes of Apple Cinnamon, "Cinnamon Toast Crunch," and buttery baked goods.In this episode, we discuss:What exactly is "Monongahela Style" Rye?The unique "Letterman Patch" bottle design.Why we think this $70 bottle is 100% gift-worthy.Our experience at the Reading Terminal Market and Pennsylvania Libations.How to get your Rye Whiskey Certificate through Whiskey University!

At a Glance

• Category: Whiskey
• Published: March 25, 2026
• Runtime: 00:12:54
• Presented by: The Liquor Connoisseur

Tasting Notes from the Episode

Is this the smoothest 120-proof whiskey on the market? But here’s the kicker: despite being 60% ABV, it drinks like a dream with notes of Apple Cinnamon, "Cinnamon Toast Crunch," and buttery baked goods.In this episode, we discuss:What exactly is "Monongahela Style" Rye?The unique "Letterman Patch" bottle design.Why we think this $70 bottle is 100% gift-worthy.Our experience at the Reading Terminal Market and Pennsylvania Libations.How to get your Rye Whiskey Certificate through Whiskey University!