Best Rye Reviews

[Alden]

I'm curious to know what some of you think about the reviews and selection of ryes in this article from "Drink Spirits".

http://www.drinkspirits.com/whiskey/best-rye-whiskey/

[Cigar Dan]

I am a big fan of rye whiskey. I have all of those named in the article except for the RR. I absolutely love Handy--fortunately, that is the one member of the BTAC that is always available to purchase around here. I have gone through several bottles of Ritt and Bulleit and like them both quite a bit. I probably have a slight lean to the latter (even though I have several bottles of the Ritt bunkered).

I still haven't managed to snag a bottle of Saz 18. I passed up a bottle last year, and I still kick myself over that. However, the only reason I passed was that I was walking it the door with 2 bottles of WLW. I went back a few days later and it was gone.

I have a couple of High West ryes that I enjoy, but I my taste seems to run counter to most when it comes to Whistle Pig. I pounced on a bottle a while back when I happened upon it based upon the glowing reviews that I had read. However, I just don't really care for it. I've tried to like it, but have not succeeded.

Edited March 29, 2013 by Cigar Dan

[squire]

Oh I'll drink any of them if they're free, the only ones I would buy are Rittenhouse or Wild Turkey.

Edited March 29, 2013 by squire

[Josh]

Good selection, but swapping out the WT and the Michter's and adding one of the High West Ryes and Knob Creek Rye would have made it a better, broader one.

[black mamba]

I've had all the ones mentioned except Whistle Pig, and the only ones I buy now are the RR and the VWFRR, when available.

If Saz 18 is not too price gouged, I'd probably pop for it, too.

[LostBottle]

Oh I'll drink any of them if they're free, the only ones I would buy are Rittenhouse or Wild Turkey.

What?! Did I hear that right? Neither one of these are Beam yellow label. The room is spinning!

[squire]

Beam Yellow label happens to be the only rye sold in our small town.

[Alden]

Beam Yellow label happens to be the only rye sold in our small town.

It's about the only one I can consistently find where I live too. I think it's very tasty.

[GaryT]

I'm a rye fan, although I haven't had the pleasure of trying many of these. I did try WhistlePig earlier this week, and was underwhelmed (especially considering the price). For 10 yrs, I found it unimpressive. Although - I'm a guy who loves Handy and thinks Saz 18 is underwhelming (if that helps disclose my taste).