Cooper Spirits new 13yo Rye (Lock Stock & Barrel)

[oke&coke]

If you ever send some to Hawaii let me know. God knows I love a high proof well aged rye.

[squire]

We love our products and we're in it for the long haul.

[DeanSheen]

Can't wait to try this. Sounds dangerous.....to my wallet.

[michaelturtle1]

It looks like this has shown up on PA's website as a special order 101 proof for $124.49..

[tanstaafl2]

The Lock, Stock and Barrel 13yo Rye has landed in Georgia. Picked it up for about $118 at a store that tends to be a few dollars higher than some.

Offered to crack it open in the store but the owner decided to get one for himself and offered to open his own instead. That may be because I had thought to bring a few bottles along for comparison. So we had a mini rye tasting with the new LSB 13yo against WhistlePig 10yo, Michters 10yo (thought to be an 18yo) and Van Winkle rye.

If there were a ready supply of either the Michter's or the VWFRR at the price I paid for each of them ($70-80) there wouldn't be much competition as those two were the better whiskey. But they aren't readily available and they are both a very different style of rye. The WP was a closer comparison and the LSB was easily the better of those two albeit for some $40-50 more.

The LSB was more complex with a lingering finish and plenty of rye spice without any mintyness but perhaps a touch of pine in a good way and maybe a bit of burnt spice on the finish, again in a good way (maybe the lack of filtering). The WP by comparison was softer and had less spice and depth.

Of course this wasn't a blind test which would be the ideal way to taste it. Can't seem to upload pictures as one of the many aspects of the boards current malady but the bottle is a very intensly dark color with a faceted type cut along the neck a bit like a baby saz bottle. Quite attractive.

The label is quite chatty but I noted that there was no mention of Canada to be found on anywhere on the label.

[biskuit]

TANSTAAFL2 - thanks for the notes, very interesting. I'm definitely a VWFRR fan, don't think I've had that particular Michters. Love that these rarities are finding their way to the market in unusual ways, and I think they could probably charge even more than $118 and get away with it.

[biskuit]

Thanks for the notes, very interesting. Love the VWFRR, but haven't (I dont think) tried that particular Michter's. Great to say these older ryes find their way out to market, and I bet they could charge another $20/bottle and not hurt demand. (I'm not happy about it, but the market seems open to it right now)

[biskuit]

Thanks for those notes, very interesting. I love VWFRR, but havent tried that Michter's (at least I don't think so). Great to see these older ryes finding unusual ways to the market, and I bet they could charge another $20 and not suffer a bit (though I'm not happy about the escalating prices).

[GaryT]

Saw some today ($120) but passed as I hadn't seen this thread . . . yet. After recent other aged rye purchases though, likely have to let it sit for someone else.

[ChainWhip]

Saw some today ($120) but passed as I hadn't seen this thread . . . yet. After recent other aged rye purchases though, likely have to let it sit for someone else.

If ya hadn't cleared out Seelbach you mean? ;-)

J/K

Thx for the write up

Edited September 9, 2013 by ChainWhip

[GaryT]

If ya hadn't cleared out Seelbach you mean? ;-)

I WISH I had something to do with that. Never tasted Rathskeller, and now fear I may never have the chance. But scoring some BMH 18yr rye depleted my budget for the rest of this year Unless my number comes up for VWFRR - then all bets are off!

[tanstaafl2]

Trying to load some photos of the Lock, Stock and Barrel but I think it is still not working for me. Anybody else having trouble with pictures since the crash?

[ChainWhip]

Trying to load some photos of the Lock, Stock and Barrel but I think it is still not working for me. Anybody else having trouble with pictures since the crash?

Host the pic somewhere & use this:

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Edited September 9, 2013 by ChainWhip

[Conquistador]

Spotted some Lock, Stock & Barrel 13 Year Old Rye for $99.99 a bottle in southern California.

[tanstaafl2]

The Lock, Stock and Barrel 13yo Rye has landed in Georgia. Picked it up for about $118 at a store that tends to be a few dollars higher than some.

Offered to crack it open in the store but the owner decided to get one for himself and offered to open his own instead. That may be because I had thought to bring a few bottles along for comparison. So we had a mini rye tasting with the new LSB 13yo against WhistlePig 10yo, Michters 10yo (thought to be an 18yo) and Van Winkle rye.

If there were a ready supply of either the Michter's or the VWFRR at the price I paid for each of them ($70-80) there wouldn't be much competition as those two were the better whiskey. But they aren't readily available and they are both a very different style of rye. The WP was a closer comparison and the LSB was easily the better of those two albeit for some $40-50 more.

The LSB was more complex with a lingering finish and plenty of rye spice without any mintyness but perhaps a touch of pine in a good way and maybe a bit of burnt spice on the finish, again in a good way (maybe the lack of filtering). The WP by comparison was softer and had less spice and depth.

Of course this wasn't a blind test which would be the ideal way to taste it. Can't seem to upload pictures as one of the many aspects of the boards current malady but the bottle is a very intensly dark color with a faceted type cut along the neck a bit like a baby saz bottle. Quite attractive.

The label is quite chatty but I noted that there was no mention of Canada to be found on anywhere on the label.

Appears the pictures I loaded yesterday were victims of the hack. Trying once more!

[Stormeh]

Any other opinions on this one? Saw a bottle yesterday for $99 but passed on it due to the price/lack of info about it.

[MyOldKyDram]

Price sounds fair. If you've ever had any AP stuff then I'd say you'd know what to expect, but that's pure spec on my part.

[Tucker]

Saw a bottle today for $125.99 here in Georgia.

[tanstaafl2]

Saw a bottle today for $125.99 here in Georgia.

[Fodowsky]

Found a bottle tonight. After reading these reviews, I'm going back for it tomorrow.

[brettckeen]

Best canadian rye I have had, but I can't afford the bottle. Comparing two 13 yr ryes... VW and this.... the VW wins hands down and price and taste.

[tanstaafl2]

Best canadian rye I have had, but I can't afford the bottle. Comparing two 13 yr ryes... VW and this.... the VW wins hands down and price and taste.

True, but only if you can find the VWFRR! I have two that I paid close to retail for which combined were only a little more than a single LS&B. But they are the only two I have seen for sale locally in the past 3 years. I can get two of the LS&B tomorrow!

[KMAX]

Very good rye! I bought two bottles and I am half way through one of them. Paid 100$ per. Wish the price point was a little less but a great rye IMO!

[BFerguson]

The LSB was more complex with a lingering finish and plenty of rye spice without any mintyness but perhaps a touch of pine in a good way and maybe a bit of burnt spice on the finish, again in a good way (maybe the lack of filtering). The WP by comparison was softer and had less spice and depth.

[TunnelTiger]

Have seen several at $125-130 locally. I liked it but have a couple and so probably not getting anymore at present. Price seems a little high but sadly that is where the market is currently. About $100 would be a decent deal to me.