High rye mid-shelf suggestions?

[SwampTiger]

Looking for some suggestions for good mid-shelf high rye bourbons. Seems many of the high rye's are on the fringes of what I consider mid-shelf. Something that competes in the EC12 and 4RSmB range?

[petrel800]

OGD 114, 4R Single Barrel . . . you might also have some luck with private selection Old Scout bottles if the selector knows the mashbill they selected.

[Phil T]

Wild Turkey Rare Breed

[Quintilian]

For a mid-shelf offering with a high-rye profile, it's hard to beat Buffalo Trace, imho. Also, Old Forester is worth a try.

[amg]

Any of the standard <10 year Old Scout bottles should be the 36% rye mashbill. Those are going for around $40 here now, though. Not sure what your local prices are like.

I'll second the recommendations for 4RSB and WTRB.

[Richnimrod]

I'd recommend Wold Turkey 101 & Rare breed (a bit more), Old Forester Signature, Old Grand Dad BIB (a bit cheaper) and some of the Four Roses recipes picked as singles, picked by whomever. The 4-R pix won't be as inexpensive, however. Most are over $50.

[sutton]

I'd recommend Wold Turkey 101 & Rare breed (a bit more), Old Forester Signature, Old Grand Dad BIB (a bit cheaper) and some of the Four Roses recipes picked as singles, picked by whomever. The 4-R pix won't be as inexpensive, however. Most are over $50.

I'll echo these and add Henry McKenna 10yr BiB.

[SqueakScolari]

Bulleit is high-rye I think.

[JonRob]

Surprised no one has said Bulleit.

[JonRob]

I'll echo these and add Henry McKenna 10yr BiB.

You beat me to it!

Edited July 18, 2014 by JonRob

[JonRob]

Bulleit is high-rye I think.

you beat me to it!

[dcbt]

For a mid-shelf offering with a high-rye profile, it's hard to beat Buffalo Trace, imho. Also, Old Forester is worth a try.

BT? Though the exact mash bill is unknown for sure, it's a really low-rye recipe...

[Smithford]

Another vote for 4RSB.

For my money, Blanton's is the best high-rye bourbon available. But it may not satisfy the mid-shelf requirement.

ETL then, maybe?

[GaryT]

I'd say Old Forrester Signature and OGD 114. When I think "high rye bourbon", those are the first two things that pop into my head, regardless of price tier.

[squire]

114 and Forester Signature are the first to occur to me as well.

[ethangsmith]

Yep, Old Forester Signature and OGD 114 contain a higher than "normal" percentage of rye in the mash bill. I would also agree with Wild Turkey's products. While they may not technically be "high rye" bourbons, they give that impression. They are bold, flavorful, and the rye that is in them is all there and adds nice spice and complexity. I love my Turkeys!

[mbroo5880i]

Mid-Shelf is pretty broad. Less expensive - OGD 114. Nice bourbon. Great neat, takes ice or a touch of water well. Awesome when blending with straight rye whiskey (e.g., OGD114 and Ritt BIB is awesome!). More expensive - FR SiB. Very rye forward but oh so good. Neat or with a cube or two and you are good to go! In Indy, OGD is $20-23. FR SiB is $32-36.

I see Bulleit mentioned above. It is fine too. It would be right in the middle price-wise.

[beerfactory]

Looking for some suggestions for good mid-shelf high rye bourbons. Seems many of the high rye's are on the fringes of what I consider mid-shelf. Something that competes in the EC12 and 4RSmB range?

[Quintilian]

BT? Though the exact mash bill is unknown for sure, it's a really low-rye recipe...

I stand corrected. I was told that it is high rye. After doing some cursory research, it's clear I'm wrong.

[SwampTiger]

Thanks for the suggestions everybody. Looks like a bunch of good options.

[mbroo5880i]

The fun is in the trying. Try a few and let us know what you think!

[squire]

And if at first you don't succeed then try, try again.

Edited July 19, 2014 by squire

[Quintilian]

I've always been fond of the standard Old Forester. It's not fancy, but it has gumption. I haven't tried the OF Signature yet but will when I can find it.

[jmj_203]

I've always been fond of the standard Old Forester. It's not fancy, but it has gumption. I haven't tried the OF Signature yet but will when I can find it.

I need to try the OFSig also. Not on shelves in the state (big fucking shocker!) but for a change the minimum quantity to place an order from the special order list is only 2 bottles at 25.99 apiece. Whoa easy there pennsylvania you're almost making a non-standard bourbon available to your citizens, instead of the usual minimum quantities of 6 (OGD114). Better call Harrisburg and get that fixed, I'm thinking that quty should be changed to 10 to make people less likely to ever order anything not deemed okay for us to drink...

Edited July 20, 2014 by jmj_203

[PaulO]

Just my opinion, but the OF Sig is much tastier than the regular OF 86 proof.