Rye

[Mich@el Ch@ng]

Kl has their knob single barrel rye for $35 atm, no brained.

[G. Bienstock]

I picked up JD rye for $15 on closeout. It is spicy with an unusual banana component. Need to make some Manhattans.

[Vuk K]

No need to look any further than Lot 40 Cask Strength.

The only rye I like more is 2013 Sazerac 18 but, well, that's not gonna happen.

[Sarah Kirschbaum]

This was so good, even the dregs of the bottle we polished off this morning after finding it in a box.

[Andrew Kotowski]

Price point on it is fantastic, as well.

[Sarah Kirschbaum]

Price point on it is fantastic, as well.

A lot of people might not agree with "fantastic," to pay $200 or so for a 6 year rye, though it is great.

[Mich@el Ch@ng]

Yeah it’s pretty pricey.

[ERPark]

Not that I’m saying Andrew’s opinion is incorrect, but bear in mind that the state of Washington has punitive alcohol AND liquor taxes that make bottles of liquor much more expensive there than other states. From Wikipedia.....

all spirits are to be taxed at 20.5% on the shelf price in addition to a flat spirits liter tax of $3.7708/liter. Many retailers no longer include these taxes in the shelf price, which has led to some sticker shock and confusion at the register. For instance, a 1.75l bottle of whiskey with a shelf price of $15.99 will have $3.28 in sales tax and $6.60 in liter taxes added at the register, bringing the total cost to $25.87.

So a Washingtonian’s perspective on “fantastic” pricing will differ from the rest of us.

Moral of this story.......pack in as much booze as possible if you’re heading to the state of Washington!

[Andrew Kotowski]

Missed that it was 6 year - I was bringing the 3 year up from CA, where I was getting it for $30 in Lafayette. Apologies.

And yes, Washington is horrific for pricing. I'm in Paris now and thinking of bringing bourbon home from here because it's cheaper

[ERPark]

What’s there to think about?

Even with the bottles over there being 50ml less than their US versions, it’d still be worthwhile. Especially when you can get bottles like Blanton’s Straight From the Barrel that aren’t released in the US......

[Tom G l a s g o w]

Price point on it is fantastic, as well.

A lot of people might not agree with "fantastic," to pay $200 or so for a 6 year rye, though it is great.

Does it really sell for $200? That “low”?

[Sarah Kirschbaum]

Price point on it is fantastic, as well.

A lot of people might not agree with "fantastic," to pay $200 or so for a 6 year rye, though it is great.

Does it really sell for $200? That “low”?

Retail pricing is all over the place - I saw $150 to $1500, or something crazy like that - but at whisky auctions it is about $200.

[Alan Eden]

Is the Willet 3 year rye any good ?

[Alan Eden]

Also picked up the Willet 6 year boubon, hoping its close to the 9 year which was awesome

[Mike Maguire]

Also picked up the Willet 6 year boubon, hoping its close to the 9 year which was awesome

The 3 year is well worth the $45 tariff.I was able to get the 6 year for $60 when in Chi-town last Christmas.

[RDHudak]

Is the Willet 3 year rye any good ?

I thought it had a very floral nose and a lighter palate. It is very good for the money.

[Sarah Kirschbaum]

Just picked up a few bottles of the Willet 4 year. It's not the 6, but it's very good, an easy sipper.

[Andrew Kotowski]

Anyone tried Whip Saw Rye? Looks like a winemaker collab gone Rye. Picked up a bottle at $40, but after checking online pricing (~$50-$55), I’m thinking it might be a fire sale, given WA state’s usual price gouging.

[Adam Noble]

Anyone tried Whip Saw Rye? Looks like a winemaker collab gone Rye. Picked up a bottle at $40, but after checking online pricing (~$50-$55), I’m thinking it might be a fire sale, given WA state’s usual price gouging.

Where did you buy it? I'd pick up a bottle to try.

[Andrew Kotowski]

Anyone tried Whip Saw Rye? Looks like a winemaker collab gone Rye. Picked up a bottle at $40, but after checking online pricing (~$50-$55), I’m thinking it might be a fire sale, given WA state’s usual price gouging.

Where did you buy it? I'd pick up a bottle to try.

QFC in Sammamish. Looks like a one-off, as they have a sticker price tag on it. There were four or five on the shelf. Assuming other QFCs will carry, so a couple of calls might save some time.

[Adam Noble]

Appreciate the info. I'll check the one near me.

[Adam Noble]

Alas no luck at the 2 West Seattle locations.

[Andrew Kotowski]

Alas no luck at the 2 West Seattle locations.

Will you be on the Eastside any time soon? I can probably pick one up and hold for a bit. If you’re headed to Bellevue, I work in Lincoln Square. Chances of me hitting W Seattle are slim to none

[Adam Noble]

Alas no luck at the 2 West Seattle locations.

Will you be on the Eastside any time soon? I can probably pick one up and hold for a bit. If you’re headed to Bellevue, I work in Lincoln Square. Chances of me hitting W Seattle are slim to none

I appreciate the offer, but it's not that urgent. Hope to share some beer with you and Scott sometime soon, though.

[Kris Patten]

Alas no luck at the 2 West Seattle locations.

Will you be on the Eastside any time soon? I can probably pick one up and hold for a bit. If you’re headed to Bellevue, I work in Lincoln Square. Chances of me hitting W Seattle are slim to none

I appreciate the offer, but it's not that urgent. Hope to share some beer with you and Scott sometime soon, though.

I may know a guy...

[Will Clements]

I grabbed the Basil Hayden Dark Rye thinking I was getting a straight rye.
Imagine to my surprise that it’s a rather odd combo of port and two ryes.
I don’t mind it.
Can’t remember exactly how much I spent on it.
I don’t think I’ll have a bunch of guests asking for some

[BLittle]

Total Wine has the new High West "A Midwinter Night's Dram" for $89.99
always enjoyed this release

[Kris Patten]

Total Wine has the new High West "A Midwinter Night's Dram" for $89.99
always enjoyed this release

Funny how Constellation is public enemy #1 in Wine Talk, but spirits get a pass from Constellation.

[Adam Noble]

And it's sure not $90 in this state. No where close.

[Kris Patten]

It is before taxes Adam.....

[Adam Noble]

Perhaps at standard markup from wholesale, but that is not the shelf price. $189 pre tax at a location on Capitol Hill, $232 post tax.

[Andrew Kotowski]

Perhaps at standard markup from wholesale, but that is not the shelf price. $189 pre tax at a location on Capitol Hill, $232 post tax.

Pretty sure I paid $120 for it last year (pre-tax). Will check out my usual stops this weekend and see if I can find any...

[Mike Cohen]

I see High West "A Midwinter's Night Dram" for as low as $85 to as high as $145. Frankly it depends on the store.

[Andrew Kotowski]

Perhaps at standard markup from wholesale, but that is not the shelf price. $189 pre tax at a location on Capitol Hill, $232 post tax.

Pretty sure I paid $120 for it last year (pre-tax). Will check out my usual stops this weekend and see if I can find any...

Picked up today at a QFC on Mercer (thanks Adam!) at $112 pre-tax. Sounded like allocations were low this year, as my local QFC blew through theirs and Met Mkt never got any.

[Scott Butler]

I've paid $90 for Midwinter, and I've paid $105, tends to stay in that range for me, $120 is a bit much.

I went to Park City for the release party a year ago, they were selling it for $99 at the distillery. Man I drank my share of it that night, thank goodness for the shuttle bus!

[Todd F r e n c h]

Just tried High West Rendezvous last night - awesome stuff. Worth the $60-70 for sure. Had side-by-side with the Double Rye, also good, but when side-by-side, the quality of Rendezvous really stands out

[R yan C omaz zetto]

Just picked up a couple bottles of my favorite - Wiser's 18 Year - for about $44 each at the duty free while coming back from Vancouver on Sunday. Compared to about $105 at Total Wine here it's an absolute steal.

[Alan Rath]

Just tried High West Rendezvous last night - awesome stuff. Worth the $60-70 for sure. Had side-by-side with the Double Rye, also good, but when side-by-side, the quality of Rendezvous really stands out

K&L has it for $50

[Scott Butler]

Just tried High West Rendezvous last night - awesome stuff. Worth the $60-70 for sure. Had side-by-side with the Double Rye, also good, but when side-by-side, the quality of Rendezvous really stands out

Yes, the Rendezvous Rye is exceptional. It is historically around $55 here, but lately has crept up to about $63. I agree that it is better than the Double Rye, though considering the Double Rye is only $37 - I tend to buy more Double Rye, and splurge at times for the Rendezvous Rye.

[Kris Patten]

Cross posted in Bourbon thread, but Elijah Craig will be releasing a Rye priced at Small Batch, should be a great partner for Rye starters as it looks to be Pikesville/Rittenhouse mash bill, 41% rye.

Wouldn't be surprised to see a barrel proof or BIB down the road.

[Todd F r e n c h]

I grabbed the Basil Hayden Dark Rye thinking I was getting a straight rye.
Imagine to my surprise that it’s a rather odd combo of port and two ryes.
I don’t mind it.
Can’t remember exactly how much I spent on it.
I don’t think I’ll have a bunch of guests asking for some

Been eyeing this bottle for a while, finally bought one, and I really like it. I sip my whiskeys (rye/bourbon) and this one is infinitely enjoyable neat. If I'm in the mood for a barrel proof whiskey, obviously this isn't gonna do it, but sometimes I don't feel like the palate assault that is barrel proof whiskey I do so love.

Great stuff - will definitely keep it in the house

[Will Clements]

I grabbed the Basil Hayden Dark Rye thinking I was getting a straight rye.
Imagine to my surprise that it’s a rather odd combo of port and two ryes.
I don’t mind it.
Can’t remember exactly how much I spent on it.
I don’t think I’ll have a bunch of guests asking for some

Been eyeing this bottle for a while, finally bought one, and I really like it. I sip my whiskeys (rye/bourbon) and this one is infinitely enjoyable neat. If I'm in the mood for a barrel proof whiskey, obviously this isn't gonna do it, but sometimes I don't feel like the palate assault that is barrel proof whiskey I do so love.

Great stuff - will definitely keep it in the house

It’s grown on me. I’m on my third bottle now.
I do sip it neat as well.

[Todd F r e n c h]

I grabbed the Basil Hayden Dark Rye thinking I was getting a straight rye.
Imagine to my surprise that it’s a rather odd combo of port and two ryes.
I don’t mind it.
Can’t remember exactly how much I spent on it.
I don’t think I’ll have a bunch of guests asking for some

Been eyeing this bottle for a while, finally bought one, and I really like it. I sip my whiskeys (rye/bourbon) and this one is infinitely enjoyable neat. If I'm in the mood for a barrel proof whiskey, obviously this isn't gonna do it, but sometimes I don't feel like the palate assault that is barrel proof whiskey I do so love.

Great stuff - will definitely keep it in the house

It’s grown on me. I’m on my third bottle now.
I do sip it neat as well.

Yeah, it's soft and sweet, and scary easy to sip neat (unintentional rhyme). I imagine if served chilled it would be much like a classic cocktail, such as a Manhattan or Old Fashioned.

[Mike Maguire]

And Costco seems to have an endless supply up here.

[Jesse Koehn]

Enjoy Pikesville Rye

[Jesse Koehn]

And Willet’s iterations