What Rye Are You Drinking? Winter '12/'13

[amftx]

amftx, out of curiosity, were you sipping bourbon before tasting Whistlepig? I have found that if I have something sweet to drink before tasting the high-rye mash bill whiskeys, my taste is thrown a bit out of whack and the rye is not nearly as appealing as it normally is.

I was not. It was the first sip of anything besides water or the tea I had at lunch that day. I'm still a bit of a newb especially when it comes to rye, but Whistle Pig seems like a totally different animal to me.

[HighInTheMtns]

The age statement has to match the youngest juice in the bottle. The Willett is 95% rye... and 5% something else. That could be a 20 year rye with 5 year old bourbon added. Who knows...

Sure is tasty though.

I think you misunderstand what 95% rye refers to with respect to Willett and other LDI ryes. The mashbill consists of 95% rye and 5% barley; 95% does not refer to a vatting with a non-rye whiskey.

In the case of Willett, it's a single barrel offering. That whiskey is 5 years old, all of it.

[Brisko]

Was going to say this but I see Jim has it covered.

I love these young Willett ryes. Had a four-year old that was incredible, currently have a five-year old that is very good and another 4 year in the bunker.

[amftx]

Thank you for the info Jim, this is good to know. I had misunderstood.

[BFerguson]

nice pour of some baby Saz tonight.

Been some time since I've had one open, still a sweet rye.

I've seen a couple in the wild recently, but haven't been too keen on the price attached to them.

B

[sob0728]

nice pour of some baby Saz tonight.

Been some time since I've had one open, still a sweet rye.

I've seen a couple in the wild recently, but haven't been too keen on the price attached to them.

B

They are all over in the Twin Cities at the $25-$30 range.

[jeffrey r]

Baby Saz has definitely made a stock resurgence in the NY/NJ area, generally at $29.99, which I consider a reasonable price for this whiskey. Would love a bit cheaper, but I think it is great stuff.

[KySalesRep]

Having a pour of VWFRR. This is some very good rye! I will try to make this bottle last a while, but it will be tough to stay away!

[MyOldKyDram]

Living that good life today! It really is delicious stuff.

[BFerguson]

They are all over in the Twin Cities at the $25-$30 range.

Thanks, last one I saw out of state was pushing in the high $30's.

Did pass one up in town yesterday at $29.

But already have a couple for the time being, and that's good enough for now.

Besides, the misses has put more of a travel restriction on me now with a the new family addition. But I wouldn't trade him for anything. It's the greatest thing in the world to come home after a crappy day and see that little face light up at you. Melts the grump right away......

B