bourbons closest to rye

[tmas]

Hi folks,

I make cocktails often and sometimes they call for rye. My bottle of Rittenhouse recently went dry and rather than replace it I would rather substitute one of the many bourbons in my bunker. Just wondering if I could get a heads up from the SB intelligencia as to what bourbons you folks would consider closest to a rye. I ask because quite a few of my bottles are unopened and I don't want to pop a bunch just to find out. Sam Houston 10yr comes to mind, seem to remember it being quite rye like.

Sorry if it's a silly question but it would be helpful to me. Thanks for any input!

[squire]

Old Grand Dad BIB neatly falls into that category. It's definably Bourbon in profile yet the rye shines through.

[KyleCBreese]

Some Four Roses and Bulleit have a high-rye content.

[kjbeggs]

OGD makes a tasty Manhattan.

Of course, it'd be easier if we knew what's in that bunker...

[risenc]

Not to state the obvious, but there's Redemption High-Rye Bourbon, which I quite like.

[squire]

Can you be a bit more specific Clay, what is it about Redemption you like?

[smknjoe]

OGD 114. Good for sippin' and mixin'.

[GaryT]

I like Old Forrester Signature for a high-rye bourbon (as well as OGD BIB or 114).

[squire]

As much as I like OGD 114 the BIB is my preference for cocktails or mixers, it just seems to have a better balance for that purpose.

[TunnelTiger]

Can't go wrong with all three. Sipping, mixing or just plain gulzzing.

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[sutton]

Four Roses Single Barrel works for me - high-rye and 100 pf. Although I haven't tried it, OGD114 might be a good substitute.

[smknjoe]

As much as I like OGD 114 the BIB is my preference for cocktails or mixers, it just seems to have a better balance for that purpose.

As much as I like OGD 114 the (current) BIB is just not "right" to me. I don't know why, but I don't care for it. I'm a glutton for punishment. So, maybe I need to try it again as a mixer.

[squire]

I recommend at least a 750 of the OGD BIB as the scientific method requires repeat experiments to prove the hypothesis.

[HP12]

OGD 114. Good for sippin' and mixin'.

Cosign. Very good choice that doesn't break the bank!

[smknjoe]

Yes, I believe it calls for a minimum of 3 tests/experiments to be considered valid. Off to the store...

[squire]

Yes, three tests with each recipe sounds about right. Now where's my book on mixology.

[Harry in WashDC]

I recommend at least a 750 of the OGD BIB as the scientific method requires repeat experiments to prove the hypothesis.

I agree - so much so that I just took a bottle out of the stash in my car trunk. Don't know what I gonna do about the trunk stash when it gets warmer. :confused:

Seriously, thinking about the OGD 114, likely I'll adjust my 2:1=rye:vermouth to 1.75:1 & serve it rocks (big chunks) instead of up to account for the slightly higher alcohol.

[squire]

Harry all kidding aside I think traditional cocktails were built around 100 proof whisky (standard of the time for the good stuff) and the 114 can be just a bit too much of a good thing.

[risenc]

Can you be a bit more specific Clay, what is it about Redemption you like?

[JonRob]

As much as I like OGD 114 the BIB is my preference for cocktails or mixers, it just seems to have a better balance for that purpose.

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Bulleit is my favorite value mixer. Butt nothing is better than Ritt! I just wish it was easier to find and as cheap as it was last year.

[mbroo5880i]

I really like a 1:1 blend of OGD 114 with Ritt BIB. I agree OGD BIB or 114 are pretty rye "forward." Interestingly, I find them to be more rye forward than Four Rose "B" mashbills which have a higher rye content.

[tmas]

Thanks for the suggestions. Been so damn busy at work never seemed to have time to post that. Dug a bottle of OGD BIB out of the bunker, already tried it and it's a credible rye substitute, also have a 4 Roses Single Barrel & an Old Forrester in there, and of course eventually I'll break down & buy a bottle of Rittenhouse.

[shoshani]

I agree - so much so that I just took a bottle out of the stash in my car trunk. Don't know what I gonna do about the trunk stash when it gets warmer. :confused:

[smknjoe]

That first summer, I discovered that when bourbon and rye is heated, it's really REALLY delicious. It opens up like you wouldn't believe.

[Guest]

That's one reason why I don't care for ice in my bourbon.

Yep exactly my thoughts too, I consider ice mixed with any spirit a cocktail.