kevinbrink Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 On 1/30/2017 at 1:20 PM, Whiskey Dick said: One of, if not my absolute, favorites. I had just bought and discovered I 'kinda' liked it, when I heard they were stopping production of it. I went out and loaded up on 7 and 8 year bottles, leaving almost a case on the shelf. went back a week later and they were all gone. I still have 5 unopened and still feel I have to ration them. The SAOS SB bourbon is almost as good. I've been collecting those lately too. I imagine SAOS or someone else will eventually put out a similarly aged MGP barrel proof rye, but it will be years down the road, and likely significantly more costly. My first one was $45, the last ones I stockpiled were almost $60. Doesn't Redemption already put out a similarly aged MGP Barrel Proof Rye (higher cost of course) I've had the 7, 8 & 9 all at tastings and enjoyed all I like to think that it is similar enough to the SAOS SB's that I missed out but obviously don't know as I missed that boat. I do love the regular 7 yr SAOS Rye though and still have access to plenty of that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spade Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 6 hours ago, kevinbrink said: Doesn't Redemption already put out a similarly aged MGP Barrel Proof Rye (higher cost of course) I've had the 7, 8 & 9 all at tastings and enjoyed all I like to think that it is similar enough to the SAOS SB's that I missed out but obviously don't know as I missed that boat. I do love the regular 7 yr SAOS Rye though and still have access to plenty of that. In my mind the Redemption bottles are more oak forward. I think both are really good but prefer the SAOS because it's a little more balanced. And that's setting aside the fact the SAOS barrel proofers I have stashed away were $40 (I absolutely regret not clearing the shelves at that price!). This evening I'm going with a different barrel proofer — a store pick of WhistlePig. This is to me way better than the standard bottling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BFerguson Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 I can't top Tigerlam with the Rathskeller, but drowning the failure of interface testing tonight at work with some Rittenhouse 21yr is not too bad. BSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whiskey Dick Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 11 hours ago, kevinbrink said: I do love the regular 7 yr SAOS Rye though and still have access to plenty of that. haven't those been discontinued too? I'd buy every one I could find, which seems to be none anymore. the 99 proof 7 year was almost as enjoyable as the barrel proof ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justanuthercap Posted February 6, 2017 Share Posted February 6, 2017 Also had a bit of High West MWND act 4/5 I believe, but I had it after an Alberta Dark Batch. Glad I had them in that order, if I had the MWND first, the Alberta would have tasted a lot worse. May have to see if my local guy has another of these MWND left, it's VERY tasty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whiskey Dick Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 some 3 year WFE distilled rye barrel proof. an interesting rye interpretation, very different from the MGP profile. I like both, but still prefer the MGP. Given another 5 years though, to equal the MGP 8 year BP bottles I have open, may level the playing field. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KyleCBreese Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 Started this snow day off with a Chai and Rye. Chai tea and Rye whiskey is an incredible combination. Used Redemption 7 Year this time since I'm out of SAOS BP and will likely never see it again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beasled Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 Rittenhouse Bonded on the rocks. Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigerlam92 Posted February 13, 2017 Share Posted February 13, 2017 If there is a next gtg that I can manage to go, I would be happy to bring it to share. Cheers Hugh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigerlam92 Posted February 13, 2017 Share Posted February 13, 2017 On 2/1/2017 at 5:42 PM, BFerguson said: I can't top Tigerlam with the Rathskeller, but drowning the failure of interface testing tonight at work with some Rittenhouse 21yr is not too bad. B Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Rittenhouse 21yr is fantastic. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinbrink Posted February 14, 2017 Share Posted February 14, 2017 SAOS 7yr, this bottle was bottled on my birthday in 2015 so at this point my goal is to make it last until my birthday next month with about 25% left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0895 Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 On 2/7/2017 at 10:37 PM, Whiskey Dick said: some 3 year WFE distilled rye barrel proof. an interesting rye interpretation, very different from the MGP profile. I like both, but still prefer the MGP. Given another 5 years though, to equal the MGP 8 year BP bottles I have open, may level the playing field. I really enjoy the 3 year as well. Excited to see what happens to this as it ages... Tonight, a manhattan. Not bad, but the 3 year rye is delicate and easily damaged by the vermouth. Add the vermouth sparingly... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whiskey Dick Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 by the time WFE rye gets 8 years old though, it'll be priced too high, I assume. Don't they kinda do the $10/year idea? In which case, at 8 years old, they'll ask $87, and I'll pass, regardless. Hope I'm wrong! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy Posted February 20, 2017 Author Share Posted February 20, 2017 This weeks pours have been Rittlepig (50/50), Pikesville and WT101. Enjoying some of the 101 at the present. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madhatter Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 16 hours ago, Whiskey Dick said: by the time WFE rye gets 8 years old though, it'll be priced too high, I assume. Don't they kinda do the $10/year idea? In which case, at 8 years old, they'll ask $87, and I'll pass, regardless. Hope I'm wrong! Or, by then, you can adopt the Madhatter Whiskey Pairing Strategy. For each $87 bottle of high quality hooch, buy a $13 dollar bottle of HH 6 yr BIB. Then for an average of $50 each, you have a high end bottle plus a bottle of perfectly serviceable basic bourbon. Win-Win for an average cost of $50 each. That gets you a bottle of something considered top quality instead of two lesser $50 bottles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0895 Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 (edited) The one "LE" I really look hard for each year. 2016's (act 4) was very fruit forward and I'm thoroughly enjoying the bottle. Just look @ that color! Edited February 21, 2017 by 0895 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clueby Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 On 2/19/2017 at 7:24 PM, 0895 said: I really enjoy the 3 year as well. Excited to see what happens to this as it ages... Tonight, a manhattan. Not bad, but the 3 year rye is delicate and easily damaged by the vermouth. Add the vermouth sparingly... I prefer the 3 year neat vs. in a cocktail. i don't know if I'd call it delicate, but it loses what I call "freshness" when mixed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0895 Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 (edited) 36 minutes ago, Clueby said: I prefer the 3 year neat vs. in a cocktail. i don't know if I'd call it delicate, but it loses what I call "freshness" when mixed. It kinda looses itself completely when mixed. I did 2 shots of rye to 1/2 shot of antica vermouth and it just vanished....... I agree. Much better on its own. Trying to finish this bottle off tonight, but alas it's getting the best of me. Excited by what's on deck for when this is gone.... Edited February 21, 2017 by 0895 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madhatter Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 9 hours ago, 0895 said: It kinda looses itself completely when mixed. I did 2 shots of rye to 1/2 shot of antica vermouth and it just vanished....... I agree. Much better on its own. Trying to finish this bottle off tonight, but alas it's getting the best of me. Excited by what's on deck for when this is gone.... Thanks for the Willett comments Clueby and 0895. I have a 3 Yr waiting to be opened and will try it neat first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BFerguson Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 Old friend tonight. BSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0895 Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 1 hour ago, BFerguson said: Old friend tonight. B Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Which year is that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0895 Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 3 year Willett small batch (finished) & Whistlepig 10 year store pick tonight. Definitely going back for more of this!!! Wonder if they do case discounts......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BFerguson Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 Which year is that?2012 I believe. Good yearBSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whiskeyagonzo Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 A little true CS HW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thig Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 I know I am comparing apples to oranges somewhat but I finally opened my Lot 40 and don't like it nearly as much as Pikesville Rye. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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