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Revisited the Lot 40 and was much more impressed this time. If available for around $50 I think it's a good get. Again, this was the 2012 release, stated as such above and running perpendicular to the words "Lot 40"
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Mark Gillespie posted a tasting note on the most recent WhiskyCast website/podcast. Interesting.
I sipped some Thomas Handy Sazerac rye from a 2012 batch. Excellent. This is a go-to for me.
I sipped some Thomas Handy Sazerac rye from a 2012 batch. Excellent. This is a go-to for me.
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Had the WP and WP Boss Hog over the wknd. I liked them both but thought the WP was not worth $89. The Boss Hog was great but also a lousy qpr.
I had the Old Van Winkle 10 yr Bourbon this weekend as well and would have rated it right next to the Boss Hog.
I had the Old Van Winkle 10 yr Bourbon this weekend as well and would have rated it right next to the Boss Hog.
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Enjoying Prichards Rye Whisky tonight, one of the better rye's I've had....though Angels Envy still tops my list.
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I like Prichard's but I find most of their stuff to be on the sweet side.
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Scott, had the Unforgiven the other day. One of the smoothest Rye's I've had, and I swore I would never drink Wild Turkey EVER again. Definitely a winner, esp. for beginners of Rye.Scott Butler wrote:Enjoying Prichards Rye Whisky tonight, one of the better rye's I've had....though Angels Envy still tops my list.
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Yes, good stuff, huh T-Bone? I just love the balance. Do you not drink Wild Turkey due to a specific reason, or just a preference thing?
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Actually John I tried this a couple of weeks ago. A company which doesn't have much of a spirits book picked it up here in NY. It's nice, has some bright spice elements, but it has that 'raw' taste like Hudson, Catskills, Few & others who are new to the market. For me it would be about a $45-50 retail based on their pricing, it's just hard to jump in on that when you can spend that for a well-aged rye from another source. I hear that they are trying to gradually extend the aging on their stuff, however, we will see how they improve.
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Just tried the new Woodford Reserve Rye, thought it was very good. Very smooth, loads of oak, spices, fruits. Lovely stuff. Should find it $35-$40, not sure why $10+ more than their Bourbon but ehh, good stuff.
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Can't remember how, but I ended up with a bottle of Rye from these guys. Anyone ever tried it?


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Made a Sazerac cocktail tonight using Sazerac rye.
Probably the sugar, Absinthe and bitters contributed, but it was fabulous!
Probably the sugar, Absinthe and bitters contributed, but it was fabulous!
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I am pretty stocked up on Rye right now, quite a happy guy. The current stockpile is:
Michter's US-1 Rye
Michter's Barrel Strength Rye
High West Double Rye
High West Rendezvous Rye - just bought it today
Whistlepig Rye
Town Branch Rye
2 bottles of Angel's Envy Rye
Always on the prowl for more. Hoping to see the Woodford product soon.
Michter's US-1 Rye
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High West Rendezvous Rye - just bought it today
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Always on the prowl for more. Hoping to see the Woodford product soon.
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I wonder why the Bourbon thread has so many more views than this one?
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Isn't is pretty proportional to the number of Bourbon in the market to the number of Rye? And given the number of new Bourbons (both new labels and new releases) that show up in the market, I would expect the gap to continue to grow.John Liotta wrote:I wonder why the Bourbon thread has so many more views than this one?
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Andrew Hall wrote:Isn't is pretty proportional to the number of Bourbon in the market to the number of Rye? And given the number of new Bourbons (both new labels and new releases) that show up in the market, I would expect the gap to continue to grow.John Liotta wrote:I wonder why the Bourbon thread has so many more views than this one?
True. However there is a lot of rye out there on the market. I just find that most stores only carry a select few (like Overholt, Wild Turkey, or Beam).Andrew Hall wrote:Isn't is pretty proportional to the number of Bourbon in the market to the number of Rye? And given the number of new Bourbons (both new labels and new releases) that show up in the market, I would expect the gap to continue to grow.John Liotta wrote:I wonder why the Bourbon thread has so many more views than this one?
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Andrew Hall wrote:Isn't is pretty proportional to the number of Bourbon in the market to the number of Rye? And given the number of new Bourbons (both new labels and new releases) that show up in the market, I would expect the gap to continue to grow.John Liotta wrote:I wonder why the Bourbon thread has so many more views than this one?
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Agreed. I use Rittenhouse for Manhattans. I bought a bottle of the Bulleit after I ran out of RH and the local store was out of RH. Bulleit is sweeter. Not what I'm looking for in a Manhattan.Brent C l a y t o n wrote:I tasted the Bulleit Rye 95pf last week. Very nice but I prefer Rittenhouse 100pf for less money.
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F.Daner wrote:Tonight Black Maple Hill Oregon Rye. I'd put this up against Pappy's 13 yr. Terrific and really smooth.
Seriously?? Love to se a TN you have for both. Haven't tasted a Rye that sniffs PVW 13. What does BMH cost?
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I've been really into Rye lately and would like to know what the WB community enjoys so I can add some others to the collection. Looking to stay under $100.
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Angels Envy and Thomas Handy
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What for? To drink neat, or in a cocktail? There are plenty of great Rye Whiskeys for under $30 if you are using them to make a Rye Manhattan or a Sazerac or a proper Old Fashioned. Try Bulleit, Rittenhouse, Redemption, Sazerac, or George Dickel.
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Pumpernickel.
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Been sipping Woodford Rye lately. Solid liquid.
Had Heaven Hill's new Pikesville 6yr Rye on Wedensday, solid A-, high proof, age, spice overall a great rye, hope they can produce more and have solid stock. Made awesome Manhattan with Carpano and great Old Fashioned.
Heaven Hill will have some serious Rye stocks coming online soon, exciting to hear.
Had Heaven Hill's new Pikesville 6yr Rye on Wedensday, solid A-, high proof, age, spice overall a great rye, hope they can produce more and have solid stock. Made awesome Manhattan with Carpano and great Old Fashioned.
Heaven Hill will have some serious Rye stocks coming online soon, exciting to hear.
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Doesn't seem to be showing up in SC. Too bad.Kris Patten wrote:Been sipping Woodford Rye lately. Solid liquid.
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Certainly the best sipping whiskey I can remember tasting is a barrel-select Rye bottled for The Mixing Glass (https://themixingglass.lightspeedwebstore.com) that I picked up last week.
Notes of coffee and caramel, it is super smooth, with minimum dilution, despite being bottled at barrel proof. Terrific stuff.
Notes of coffee and caramel, it is super smooth, with minimum dilution, despite being bottled at barrel proof. Terrific stuff.
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Whistle Pig.
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Angel's Envy is my favorite.
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High West Double Rye and Rendezvous Rye
Whistlepig Rye is really good, but for that $ I am buying more Angel's Envy.
Michters 25 yr Straight Rye might be the best thing I've ever tasted, but I don't think I'll ever see it again.
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High West Double Rye and Rendezvous Rye
Whistlepig Rye is really good, but for that $ I am buying more Angel's Envy.
Michters 25 yr Straight Rye might be the best thing I've ever tasted, but I don't think I'll ever see it again.
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This. It's *really* good.Tim Thomas wrote:Whistle Pig.
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Sazerac rye itself is awesome for $30 if you can find it
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Stein Rye. Partly because they grow their own grain, distill it, and bottle it. It is also quite different than many ryes - there is no sweet taste, it is a cleaner, more cereal flavor. I imagine that's partly because it is quite young.
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This.Alan Eden wrote:Sazerac rye itself is awesome for $30 if you can find it
Binny's in Lincoln Park has some in their allocation room.
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Rittenhouse or Sazerac. The Lot 40 Rye is pretty good, but at $40+ it's hard to say if its worth it. It is good though, and sweeter than most ryes.
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Not to beat a dead horse, but there are pages and pages of stuff here: http://www.wineberserkers.com/forum/vie ... ye&start=0
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Is this the Oregon one that was the source behind last year's Black Maple Hill release?John Osburn wrote:Stein Rye. Partly because they grow their own grain, distill it, and bottle it. It is also quite different than many ryes - there is no sweet taste, it is a cleaner, more cereal flavor. I imagine that's partly because it is quite young.
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Their bourbon was, I believe. Actually haven't tried the bourbon.
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I've recently seen and been intrigued by the Old Scout 7 year rye. I like very much the 10 year private barrel selection of Old Scout, which is rye-heavy, so I'd think that their 7 year rye would be excellent.
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Made a Manhattan last night. Used Rittenhouse. Delicious.......honestly don't see the need to spend much more on Rye than what one spends on Rittenhouse.
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Had the Willetts 2 year rye last night
Excellent, powerful mouth filling flavours and body. Not for the faint of heart but for those that like a big bold rye this one works really well and although it is bold its amazing smooth for 2 years old
Excellent, powerful mouth filling flavours and body. Not for the faint of heart but for those that like a big bold rye this one works really well and although it is bold its amazing smooth for 2 years old
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For a Manhattan, I couldn't agree more.Jorge Henriquez wrote:Made a Manhattan last night. Used Rittenhouse. Delicious.......honestly don't see the need to spend much more on Rye than what one spends on Rittenhouse.
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MidWinter Nights Dram question.....
Is there one bottling thats better than the rest? Just picked up an Act 3, Scene 1. Just wondering how it compares with the others.
Is there one bottling thats better than the rest? Just picked up an Act 3, Scene 1. Just wondering how it compares with the others.