c2walker Posted December 8, 2012 Share Posted December 8, 2012 Polished off a 375ml of HW16 than has been open for a few months. Great rye and up there in the top 5 for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tico Posted December 8, 2012 Share Posted December 8, 2012 In terms of flavor profile, how does it compare to the heavy hitters in the category (i.e. VWFRR, Saz 18, V21, etc.)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LostBottle Posted December 8, 2012 Share Posted December 8, 2012 Polished off a 375ml of HW16 than has been open for a few months. Great rye and up there in the top 5 for me.I completely agree with this statement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oke&coke Posted December 9, 2012 Share Posted December 9, 2012 (edited) Cracked open a Michters SB Rye. Barrel #1258-11. Decent pour, well balanced. Not sure about a re-buy but worth it the first time around for me. The low proof does drop the grade on this bottle. Edited December 9, 2012 by oke&coke add info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bad_scientist Posted December 9, 2012 Share Posted December 9, 2012 I'd say its in between VWFRR and V21s profile. It's got a hint of creaminess and roundness that is pleasant but not to the levels of VWFRR. True rye character that is super fresh and vibrant, better than saz18. V21 shows its age more and the HW 16 shows its youth when compared. HW16 is a good example of a middle road between VWFRR and V21.Hmm, my bottle (batch 6) is totally different from Saz 18 and V21. It's a lot like AaronWF described it, like a custardy minty bramble. I get some woody notes but nothing like the others, and a complete absence of sharp rye notes. I can't compare it to any other ryes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squire Posted December 9, 2012 Share Posted December 9, 2012 Still working on Beam yellow label Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mosugoji64 Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 Still working on Beam yellow labelKeep working. You'll eventually find the bottom and be able to move on. :grin: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LostBottle Posted December 11, 2012 Share Posted December 11, 2012 A small sip of Hirsch 21 tonight. I am trying to hit this bottle infrequently until I can find another - 750ml is just not enough liquid! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaelturtle1 Posted December 11, 2012 Share Posted December 11, 2012 A large pour of baby Saz and a bit of Jefferson 10 while resisting the urge to open the bottle of Hirsch 22 rye that UPS dropped off today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LostBottle Posted December 11, 2012 Share Posted December 11, 2012 A large pour of baby Saz and a bit of Jefferson 10 while resisting the urge to open the bottle of Hirsch 22 rye that UPS dropped off todayHa, you one upped me! In a vertical tasting of Hirsch Rye a couple of us did, the 22 was the clear winner. Nice score, Michael. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaelturtle1 Posted December 11, 2012 Share Posted December 11, 2012 That was the post that inspired my "need" to try it... Also have the 20 yr Canadian rye and the 21 yr on the way so not as impressive as your tasting but close Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tico Posted December 11, 2012 Share Posted December 11, 2012 A large pour of baby Saz and a bit of Jefferson 10 while resisting the urge to open the bottle of Hirsch 22 rye that UPS dropped off todayCrack that bad boy already, fresh off the truck! :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RVTsteve Posted December 11, 2012 Share Posted December 11, 2012 A large pour of baby Saz and a bit of Jefferson 10 while resisting the urge to open the bottle of Hirsch 22 rye that UPS dropped off todayGlad to hear you got your hands on one, Michael. I still have yet to crack my bottle open. I'm thinking of opening it for a fun tasting with the HW21, and Ritt 23. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAINWRIGHT Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 Willett 4yr. a nice bold change of pace from my usual wheated bourbon selections lately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
compliance Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 OK, I am interested in this Hirsch 22 now, since I've seen a bottle in the wilds at the dear price of $200+. I take it it's good. What's in it? Search on this forum brought up lots of info about older releases, but not so much on this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaelturtle1 Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 OK, I am interested in this Hirsch 22 now, since I've seen a bottle in the wilds at the dear price of $200+. I take it it's good. What's in it? Search on this forum brought up lots of info about older releases, but not so much on this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AaronWF Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 OK, I am interested in this Hirsch 22 now, since I've seen a bottle in the wilds at the dear price of $200+. I take it it's good. What's in it? Search on this forum brought up lots of info about older releases, but not so much on this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squire Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 For that amount of money I don't want to have to guess it's provenance. The face the NDP isn't saying says a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
compliance Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 Didn't realize the release was that old. What was the original MSRP? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaelturtle1 Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 In all the threads I have read the price ranges from $110-$150And to get the thread back on track I am doing my best to polish off the last few pours of my baby Saz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tico Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 Didn't realize the release was that old. What was the original MSRP? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LostBottle Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 (edited) I do believe it is from the same stock as a component of VWFRR. I tasted some last week and it was delicious stuff. $200+ is A LOT to ask. I would only ever consider that if I happened to be flush and didn't already spend the money on something else.It definitely came from the same stock as the BMH23, but where did that come from? Regarding price, $200 is not just a lot, it is gouging. Edited December 12, 2012 by LostBottle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaelturtle1 Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 In an older post Cowdery states that It is from the Bernheim/COK stocks which is part of VWFRR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
compliance Posted December 13, 2012 Share Posted December 13, 2012 I did some reconnaissance on that Hirsch 22. They have 2 bottles. I was wrong about the price, it's only $165 . I'm going to have to think about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tico Posted December 13, 2012 Share Posted December 13, 2012 I did some reconnaissance on that Hirsch 22. They have 2 bottles. I was wrong about the price, it's only $165 . I'm going to have to think about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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