zeeck Posted February 14, 2016 Share Posted February 14, 2016 Not a purchase but my wife bought me a bottle of HWMND Act 3, Scene 2 as a V-day present! She's done alright by me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tanstaafl2 Posted February 15, 2016 Share Posted February 15, 2016 On 2/13/2016, 8:23:30, LCWoody said: I passed on the LS&B but did pick up the EHT Rye. I may have to go back and pick up the LS&B, that's as cheep as I've ever seen it. On 2/13/2016, 2:21:46, BigRich said: Yeah I might even pull the trigger if I saw it sub $100 As might I. Never really seemed to catch on for some reason and I still see it one the shelf locally but not at that price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Black Tot Posted February 15, 2016 Share Posted February 15, 2016 Yes, the LSBs seem to sit like monuments to an early high price attempt that failed. I remember the producer stating that it was their intention two years later to release the same stuff as 15yr at a higher price point. Would've liked to taste the 15, but after getting burned on the 13, I don't think a lot of stores would order them from their distributors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishnbowljoe Posted February 15, 2016 Share Posted February 15, 2016 Well, so much for my buying hiatus. My local grocery store still has Crown Royal Northern Harvest Rye on sale. After all the discussion here, my curiosity got the better of me, and I bought a bottle Saturday. What can I say? Cheers! Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 ^^^^^^^^^Dang Joe, that's at least two ryes this year isn't it?^^^^^^^^^ P. S. Me thinks you'll find that NHR a pretty easy sipper... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tanstaafl2 Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 The Jack Daniels "Single Barrel" Rye hit town this week. It is in the same bottle as the JD Single Barrel bourbon but with a maroon colored label and weighing in at the same proof (94). Price is around $50 or so like the "unaged" and "rested" rye before it. Going to be tough to sell any leftover bottles of those two when the new release is higher proof, older (although NAS I presume it is at least 4 years old) but costs about the same. Much too expensive, as they all were, but I of course bought one because, well, it was there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amg Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 6 hours ago, tanstaafl2 said: The Jack Daniels "Single Barrel" Rye hit town this week. It is in the same bottle as the JD Single Barrel bourbon but with a maroon colored label and weighing in at the same proof (94). Price is around $50 or so like the "unaged" and "rested" rye before it. Going to be tough to sell any leftover bottles of those two when the new release is higher proof, older (although NAS I presume it is at least 4 years old) but costs about the same. Much too expensive, as they all were, but I of course bought one because, well, it was there! I've been curious about that one. Can't wait to read your notes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlutz Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 Picked up a High West Double Rye. I really like the Rendezvous Rye and read a few good reviews of the DR. It was $35, which I think is a few bucks under retail or on the low side of retail and thought I'd give it a try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b1gcountry Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 I like the double rye, but not nearly as much as the rendezvous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigPapa Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 9 hours ago, b1gcountry said: I like the double rye, but not nearly as much as the rendezvous. How would you compare the 2 to each other? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tanstaafl2 Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 The JD Rye for those that might be curious. Hopefully get into it next week at the latest. Excessively spendy because it is "Jack Daniels" of course but a 70% rye mashbill and I am curious to see how it has progressed with age. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b1gcountry Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 I haven't finished off the double rye yet, but I've had two different bottles of rendezvous and liked both quite a bit. I haven't figured either of them out really. The flavors in the rr are hard to pick or because they all kind of blend together. They mesh well to me though, and make a pretty unique taste. the double rye has a lot of similarities, but just seems to be missing the edge I get from the rr. It might just be that I know the rr better and I automatically compare the two. I need to drink more of the double rye on its own. At the moment I always try the DR and wind up getting a taste for the RR. If that makes sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlutz Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 (edited) I paid $35 for the DR and $53 for the RR so even if I prefer the RR, there may still be a place on my shelf for future bottles of the DR if I like it enough. Edited February 19, 2016 by Charlutz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meadeweber Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 3 hours ago, tanstaafl2 said: The JD Rye for those that might be curious. Hopefully get into it next week at the latest. Excessively spendy because it is "Jack Daniels" of course but a 70% rye mashbill and I am curious to see how it has progressed with age. It sure is purr-ty. I don't seeing myself buying it though unless I can be assured it doesn't have that JD banana taste. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tanstaafl2 Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 4 hours ago, meadeweber said: It sure is purr-ty. I don't seeing myself buying it though unless I can be assured it doesn't have that JD banana taste. I am not the best judge as I don't seem to have the "banana gene" but I will try to get a few others to try it as well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlutz Posted February 20, 2016 Share Posted February 20, 2016 Saw it at 2 stores tonight at $60. I passed. Maybe after I see a review or two. Too many good ryes out there for less. Pikesville 110 anyone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokinjoe Posted February 20, 2016 Share Posted February 20, 2016 2 hours ago, tanstaafl2 said: I am not the best judge as I don't seem to have the "banana gene" but I will try to get a few others to try it as well! If Jackie's doesn't have it in when I stop by there tomorrow, I trust I might be one of those few others to get a try? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amg Posted February 20, 2016 Share Posted February 20, 2016 8 hours ago, meadeweber said: It sure is purr-ty. I don't seeing myself buying it though unless I can be assured it doesn't have that JD banana taste. The "review" that one of the chains here posted trying to get me to buy it mentioned the banana note. That's one of the reasons I've hesitated on it. (that and an overabundance of good rye in the bunker) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokinjoe Posted February 20, 2016 Share Posted February 20, 2016 28 minutes ago, amg said: The "review" that one of the chains here posted trying to get me to buy it mentioned the banana note. That's one of the reasons I've hesitated on it. (that and an overabundance of good rye in the bunker) Andrew, I don't find the banana note in Daniel's whiskies to be off-putting at all to my tastes...but, their unaged rye that I have tried has it in so much abundance that I can't help but think it will carry over to this 4 yr to some noticeable degree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b1gcountry Posted February 20, 2016 Share Posted February 20, 2016 I can find the double rye even cheaper here at around $29 a bottle, but the rendezvous is about the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tanstaafl2 Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 23 hours ago, smokinjoe said: If Jackie's doesn't have it in when I stop by there tomorrow, I trust I might be one of those few others to get a try? I expect we can make that happen! Are you going to the White Elephant event? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokinjoe Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 6 minutes ago, tanstaafl2 said: I expect we can make that happen! Are you going to the White Elephant event? I knew I could count on you. I'm looking forward to the WE. Been kicking myself I missed last time. Got my Boston's today, courtesy of BigRich. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tanstaafl2 Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 I will make an effort to bring the JD Rye along that night. Nothing says we can't be drinking other whiskey while the exchange is happening! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRich Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 1 hour ago, tanstaafl2 said: I will make an effort to bring the JD Rye along that night. Nothing says we can't be drinking other whiskey while the exchange is happening! Bruce, I would be disappointed with you if it was anything less. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tanstaafl2 Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 4 hours ago, BigRich said: Bruce, I would be disappointed with you if it was anything less. As would I! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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