Kentucky Spirit or Rare Breed?

[sob0728]

I am going to go higher end WT today. Should I go with the KS for $37.99 or the RB for $29.99? Any suggestions or thoughts?

[Bmac]

I have often wondered this before I ever joined the board. I mostly read through Bourbon Enthusiast.com's tasting enough to determine that both are very different. Therefore calling one over the other is tough.

KS is a "single barrel product" that based on other reports, has been getting steadily younger, hotter and with more edges. So, if you can find the pewter or dark top...go for that.

Rare Breed is a barrel strength product. I have no idea on it's age. Personally, I have been leaning towards getting that because it offers more value in terms of experience. You can cut this to various proofs and enjoy it so many different ways. With KS...you're more limited.

That's my take on it. My vote is Rare Breed....unless you can get a dusty of KS.

[tommyj1986]

I've had a couple newer bottling of KS and its good, but if I recall correctly I liked the RB more myself as well.

[jburlowski]

RBI without a doubt. KS is, sadly, a shadow of its former self.

[unclebunk]

I've rarely found that the extra money for the KS was worth it. Rare Breed has consistently delivered good quality for me, so that's where I'd head if given the choice. Either way, I doubt you'll be disappointed.

[JayMonster]

I am going to go higher end WT today. Should I go with the KS for $37.99 or the RB for $29.99? Any suggestions or thoughts?

If I could get Rare Breed at $30, it would probably be my everyday pour.

[sob0728]

Well, that makes it easy. Thanks guys.

[Brisko]

Late to the party, but) is the way to go.

[ebo]

Personally, I don't think KS is any better than RB... just a little different. RB is my choice, for no other reason than price. Both are worth having.

[cigarnv]

Rare Breed for me...