smokinjoe Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 Minimally, it's $20 too expensive. But, I certainly don't fault them for their attempt. Actually, I Love anything new from distilleries. The Idea, the Target, the Mojo they want to create...Terrific! I have no problem with a good, solid effort to create something...even if it is a marketing play. But on this one, there is nothing distinguishing about this whiskey that allows THAT kind of premium over the Triple R. And, the Triple R is it's comp in this arena. And, the target arena has been described so well on these boards . (I particularly like Jememy's take on them. )Incidentally, WT just upped the ante, by redressing the RRR to be more visulally appealing. Coincidence? Listen, I panned the RRR when it came out, too. So, I've got no dog in this fight. (Well, I do think Baby Saz is vastly superior to both of these, and the the Biggest Dog on that block) Yeah, this whiskey is all about a marketing effort to create something beyond what's inside the purdy bottle. And, I ain't sayin' that's bad. But, there are 4 P's to Marketing...And, they utterly tanked on the Price one. I won't even go into the Product "P" (Ain't crazy about, BTW). But, in the whole scheme of things to the Target Market, I doubt that means a whole lot. So, it don't mean squadush. But, as I've said before...Keep trying Fellas!! I, in fact, am anxiously awaiting (ri)2 and (ri)3!!!! If it's what I like in a rye, I'll GLADLY pay $49...or, more!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boss302 Posted March 14, 2009 Author Share Posted March 14, 2009 Well... the responses I've seen have been pretty interesting... and pretty polarized.I haven't had Jim Beam Rye as of yet, so I can't comment on it. The WT 101 Rye was pretty good, though. Of course, Sazerac is the veritable titan in this arena (I can't get Rittenhouse in my state, ironically-enough...), and that will be the standard I will judge any rye against. The WT had a good kick, but the boldness and flavor fell just a little short of the Saz.Anyway, keep the replies coming. This is getting interesting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lost Pollito Posted March 15, 2009 Share Posted March 15, 2009 Jim Beam Rye and Old Overholt Rye are both so disgusting that I think that [ri]1 is just about the only pour I would pass on even if someone else was buying.You've got a free pour coming next time I see you Oscar. I don't care for beam rye's either, but this one wasn't bad at all. Just a lil' to pricey on the shelf. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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