amg Posted June 17, 2015 Share Posted June 17, 2015 One more SAOS 8 yr barrel proofer for the bunker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bearmark Posted June 17, 2015 Share Posted June 17, 2015 My brother picked up a SAOS Single Barrel 8 Year Rye for me in Lexington and I bought a Michter's Barrel Strength Rye (54%) today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Advantage Posted June 17, 2015 Share Posted June 17, 2015 Two bottles of SAOS 7 year Rye. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petrel800 Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 Was wondering through SC and came across a very nice new store. I didn't really need anything, but anyone with that level of dedication to their store should be supported. Bought a baby Saz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tanstaafl2 Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 Amongst several bourbons I picked up today and because my will power is incredibly weak I bought the new Michter's "Limited Edition" NAS barrel proof rye. Rings in at about 109 pf. No clue how old it is or where the heck it comes from (except it does claim it is Kentucky Straight Rye on the label) and it cost way more than what is reasonable. No idea why I keep buy NDP stuff but such is the power of WN I suppose. Don't know if it is any good until you try it I suppose... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squire Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 I expect it is good, the question is how good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonRob Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 Picked up a James E Pepper Rye and a SAOS 8 year BP. Two of my favorites. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyjd75 Posted June 23, 2015 Share Posted June 23, 2015 Picked up a couple of SAOS 8 yr cask strength Rye before they all disappear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numismaniac Posted June 28, 2015 Share Posted June 28, 2015 Grabbed an 8 yr old and 6 yr old Willett Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dboland Posted July 2, 2015 Share Posted July 2, 2015 Bought my first SAOS 7 year for 41.99. Probably too high a price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fozzy71 Posted July 2, 2015 Share Posted July 2, 2015 Bought my first SAOS 7 year for 41.99. Probably too high a price.$44 here in MI = I have never tried any SAOS expressions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TunnelTiger Posted July 2, 2015 Author Share Posted July 2, 2015 $44 here in MI = I have never tried any SAOS expressionsDon't waste your money, they are terrible, just terrible. :toast: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
altadoc Posted July 2, 2015 Share Posted July 2, 2015 I got 2 bottles of SAOS 8 Year Barrel Strength Rye from Ace Spirits. $65 a pop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffrey r Posted July 2, 2015 Share Posted July 2, 2015 Picked up the last SAOS 7 Year rye from the shelf for $37. With recent reports, who knows if it will be restocked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyflake45 Posted July 7, 2015 Share Posted July 7, 2015 The last few months I have been experimenting with Dickel, Bulleit & Rittenhouse. I really like them all for different reasons. So, I decided to try two old style Ryes. Old Overholt which, as I understand, was Al Capone's drink of choice and Jim Beam's per-prohibition style rye. I have not open either yet, but I will start with the Old Overholt today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tanstaafl2 Posted July 7, 2015 Share Posted July 7, 2015 (edited) The last few months I have been experimenting with Dickel, Bulleit & Rittenhouse. I really like them all for different reasons. So, I decided to try two old style Ryes. Old Overholt which, as I understand, was Al Capone's drink of choice and Jim Beam's per-prohibition style rye. I have not open either yet, but I will start with the Old Overholt today.if that was indeed the case then Al certainly wouldn't recognize the OO of today! It has been sliced down to a 3yo from the days when it was a good bit more mature and to me it just tastes too young. Doesn't seem to handle its loss of maturity as well as some others can. Edited July 7, 2015 by tanstaafl2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRich Posted July 7, 2015 Share Posted July 7, 2015 if that was indeed the case then Al certainly wouldn't recognize the OO of today! It has been sliced down to a 3yo from the days when it was a good bit more mature and to me it just tastes too young. Doesn't seem to handle its loss of maturity as well as some others can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyflake45 Posted July 8, 2015 Share Posted July 8, 2015 Everything Bruce said. It is easily my least favorite widely available rye.I now agree with you and Bruce. Had two pours yesterday. I find it very thin, no body at all and kind of hot, for only 80 proof. The flavors are very muted! I'll be trying the Jim Beam later today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squire Posted July 8, 2015 Share Posted July 8, 2015 Thought that might be your take on it Johnny but I didn't want to say anything yet. Best to approach these new tastings with an open mind unclouded by negative opinions. As an overpriced mixer the current OO is ok but otherwise unremarkable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbroo5880i Posted July 11, 2015 Share Posted July 11, 2015 Nothing special but something that I really enjoy for a great price! My son picked up 2 bottles of KC Rye for me at $16.98 each. I can usually find it in KY for the upper $20s but in the Indy area it typically runs in the mid to upper $30s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amg Posted July 11, 2015 Share Posted July 11, 2015 Nothing special but something that I really enjoy for a great price! My son picked up 2 bottles of KC Rye for me at $16.98 each. I can usually find it in KY for the upper $20s but in the Indy area it typically runs in the mid to upper $30s.That's quite a deal! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Vino Posted July 11, 2015 Share Posted July 11, 2015 Michter's Barrel Strength Rye 54.5%. I let curiosity get the better of me. The world needs more barrel proof ryes. Will reserve judgment until the bottle opens up, but initial impression is just OK. Was hoping to find greater concentration of flavor and rye spice but it appears more mellow with some heat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotzero Posted July 14, 2015 Share Posted July 14, 2015 Whistle pig 10 store barrel at cask strength. It is a monster at 123 proof and it is delicious. As a nerd bonus, I was very happy to see them get right with the labeling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unclebunk Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 Finally got around to picking up my first bottle of Knob Creek Rye. Couldn't resist the $21 sale price and expectations are running high. Really looking forward to cracking this bottle open once I thin out a few more things in the cabinet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbroo5880i Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 Finally got around to picking up my first bottle of Knob Creek Rye. Couldn't resist the $21 sale price and expectations are running high. Really looking forward to cracking this bottle open once I thin out a few more things in the cabinet.I hope you enjoy it as much as I do! I really like it but at the normal Indy price of $35 to $40 it is a difficult buy. However, in the low to mid-$20s, I prefer it over perennial favorites, Baby Saz and Ritt BIB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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