theglobalguy Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 Having tried and enjoyed the Collingwood Whisky (heck of a value and the bottle reminds me of cologne), i'm curious about this one. $69ish sounds cheap relative to the WP offerings as of late.http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/collingwood-whisky-releases-limited-edition-21-year-old-rye-231020111.htmlWithout having sampled any older CDN rye before, anyone have a thought at what it'd compare to? I've had the HW 21 and some of the "Doug's" Willet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MtnDew Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 Having tried and enjoyed the Collingwood Whisky (heck of a value and the bottle reminds me of cologne), i'm curious about this one. $69ish sounds cheap relative to the WP offerings as of late.http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/collingwood-whisky-releases-limited-edition-21-year-old-rye-231020111.htmlWithout having sampled any older CDN rye before, anyone have a thought at what it'd compare to? I've had the HW 21 and some of the "Doug's" Willet.I saw the email from Caskers earlier today, $63 for this. I was tempted but that seems too good to be true for a 100% rye. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squire Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 Site says it's a one off and at that price, yes, I expect Whistlepig would try for at least three times that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
portwood Posted November 19, 2013 Share Posted November 19, 2013 (edited) I saw the email from Caskers earlier today, $63 for this. I was tempted but that seems too good to be true for a 100% rye. Edited November 19, 2013 by portwood Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
portwood Posted November 19, 2013 Share Posted November 19, 2013 Site says it's a one off and at that price, yes, I expect Whistlepig would try for at least three times that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theglobalguy Posted November 19, 2013 Author Share Posted November 19, 2013 I agree with you on NDP pricing but to be (just a bit) fair to Whistlepig, they bottle the stuff well north of the 40% minimum. The Collingwood 21 is loaded with "pure Georgian Bay spring water":rolleyes: to the minimum 40% abv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sailor22 Posted November 19, 2013 Share Posted November 19, 2013 Both......... (adding characters so I can post) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frodo Posted November 19, 2013 Share Posted November 19, 2013 But it is 100% MALTED rye. Most malted rye I've had to date was the Lot 40 (10% malted/90% unmalted rye). Really curious about this and will buy if <$55 at the LCBO. Cheers to Chuck Cowdrey's blog for the heads-up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squire Posted November 19, 2013 Share Posted November 19, 2013 100% malted rye is different, wonder what else they've got lurking in the warehouse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gillman Posted November 19, 2013 Share Posted November 19, 2013 It sounds like an all-flavouring whiskey, i.e., the counterpart to a U.S. rye or bourbon in terms of distilling out-proof. I think B-F uses all-charred barrels too in Collingwood. Anyway, will be interesting to try this. Maybe it will taste like WP, Masterson or those in that group.Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squire Posted November 19, 2013 Share Posted November 19, 2013 Flavoring whisky was my take as well and yes, I'm looking forward to the comparisons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conquistador Posted November 19, 2013 Share Posted November 19, 2013 Binny's has this for $59.99 on their website. Anyone give this a try? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whiskeyobsessive Posted November 19, 2013 Share Posted November 19, 2013 I like that they are pricing this reasonably, but I think used barrels and 40% is going to end up being sweet and watery despite the 21y. I would love an inexpensive rye of this age, but I think this one is not going to be amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squire Posted November 20, 2013 Share Posted November 20, 2013 Plenty of run of the mill 21 year 80 proof Scotchs cost that or more, this one has a unique mashbill so let's see how it tastes. Batter up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaryT Posted November 20, 2013 Share Posted November 20, 2013 I think the 80 proof point is the deal breaker for me. I'm definitely curious to try it, but not sure I could pull the trigger blind. Sounds like it will be in low supply (at least in Georgia - a little birdie said < 25 bottles for the whole state?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gillman Posted November 20, 2013 Share Posted November 20, 2013 Do we know what kind of barrel?Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
portwood Posted November 20, 2013 Share Posted November 20, 2013 (edited) Do we know what kind of barrel?Gary"matured for 21 years in seasoned oak barrels and in its finishing step, this unique Canadian whisky rests with toasted Maplewood to complete its smooth character."In typical secretive Cdn whisky style ... who knows - and we're not likely to ever find out.My ASSumptions:seasoned oak barrels = re-re-fill ex-bourbon revitalized with some sweet winetoasted maplewood = stainless steel tanks filled with wood chips for a few weeks Edited November 20, 2013 by portwood Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MtnDew Posted November 20, 2013 Share Posted November 20, 2013 Plenty of run of the mill 21 year 80 proof Scotchs cost that or more, this one has a unique mashbill so let's see how it tastes. Batter up.Thats actually a good point. Oddly enough I'm still more comfortable thinking about paying $120+ for a 21 year Glenfiddich than this $65 bottle. Maybe because I know how good the Glenfiddich is, even at the low proof, where as Canadian ryes have always been a disappointment to me. Though I have yet to crack my bottle of Alberta Premiums Dark Horse so my mind may be changed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squire Posted November 20, 2013 Share Posted November 20, 2013 Glenfiddich is consistently good, I don't remember it being otherwise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MtnDew Posted November 20, 2013 Share Posted November 20, 2013 Glenfiddich is consistently good, I don't remember it being otherwise. Thats what I was implying, I can always reach for it and know that it's good and it's a 21 year old 40% (or 43%?) Scotch thats significantly more expensive than this 21 year old Canadian rye, the thing you pointed out as a comparison. My issue is that I can't be sure that the Canadian rye is going to be any good while I can always be that way with Glenfiddich. Sorry, I've been having problems correctly expressing myself all day, just ask my wife Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squire Posted November 20, 2013 Share Posted November 20, 2013 Glenfiddich is the one I name when asked for a recommendation from someone who hasn't tried a single malt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MtnDew Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 Glenfiddich is the one I name when asked for a recommendation from someone who hasn't tried a single malt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frodo Posted November 27, 2013 Share Posted November 27, 2013 Yesterday I asked an LCBO employee if he could tell me anything about a release date for the Collingwood 21yr Rye. His answer after looking it up was no... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
portwood Posted November 27, 2013 Share Posted November 27, 2013 Yesterday I asked an LCBO employee if he could tell me anything about a release date for the Collingwood 21yr Rye. His answer after looking it up was no...... and the "answer" surprised you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MtnDew Posted November 27, 2013 Share Posted November 27, 2013 ... and the "answer" surprised you?I saw it on the shelf at the Total Wine here in Bellevue, WA for $53 before tax (call it $66 or so after tax). At least it was a Collingwood 21 year something, I assume the rye. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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