kevinbrink Posted July 6, 2017 Share Posted July 6, 2017 Just had my first taste of Bookers Rye, wish I had more than a 2oz sample of this it is fantastic, I wouldn't spend the scratch on it even at retail but it is undeniably stellar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRich Posted July 8, 2017 Share Posted July 8, 2017 Just had my first taste of Bookers Rye, wish I had more than a 2oz sample of this it is fantastic, I wouldn't spend the scratch on it even at retail but it is undeniably stellar.My thoughts exactly. Too damn expense but nearly too damn good too.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flahute Posted July 9, 2017 Share Posted July 9, 2017 Random rye night. Started with Michter's Barrel Strength rye. I've been a fan of this for slightly more than a year now. It had a distinct Brown-Forman influenced flavor tonight that was stellar at barrel proof (112ish proof). It didn't take water well tonight however. Following with Pikesville - a perennial favorite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LCWoody Posted July 9, 2017 Author Share Posted July 9, 2017 Steve, you inspired me so tonight I'm having a long over due glass of Pikesville Rye. Very good..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flahute Posted July 10, 2017 Share Posted July 10, 2017 4 hours ago, LCWoody said: Steve, you inspired me so tonight I'm having a long over due glass of Pikesville Rye. Very good..... Nice. It consistently delivers for me and always makes me ask "Why don't I drink this more often?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkeye62 Posted July 11, 2017 Share Posted July 11, 2017 Ditto on Pikesville. It is well worth the $60 per bottle at the state liquor stores in Utah. And, it is worth the hassle of dealing with a very limited availability and a one bottle purchase limit. (Either go back multiple times, go to a second store or take wife along.) Regards, Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinbrink Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 Some Canadian Rye while I enjoy America's Pastime Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whiskey Dick Posted July 13, 2017 Share Posted July 13, 2017 smuggled some SAOS rye barrel proof into a burlesque show the other night with Mrs. Dick and some friends. their bourbon selection is so-so, but nothing of this caliber Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaryT Posted July 15, 2017 Share Posted July 15, 2017 Nice pour of baby Saz after a few smaller tastes. When I first tried this, I didn't get what all the fuss was about (for 50% more than Ritt BIB, didn't seem THAT much better to me at that point). Years later . . . ok, maybe I get it now I mean, STILL not sure it is 50% better than Ritt BIB, but appreciate it enough for the nuance it brings. And seeing as it's is the glass (where Ritt isn't), it's #winning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokinjoe Posted July 15, 2017 Share Posted July 15, 2017 8 minutes ago, GaryT said: Nice pour of baby Saz after a few smaller tastes. When I first tried this, I didn't get what all the fuss was about (for 50% more than Ritt BIB, didn't seem THAT much better to me at that point). Years later . . . ok, maybe I get it now I mean, STILL not sure it is 50% better than Ritt BIB, but appreciate it enough for the nuance it brings. And seeing as it's is the glass (where Ritt isn't), it's #winning If you can't be with the one you love, love the one you're with! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaryT Posted July 15, 2017 Share Posted July 15, 2017 1 minute ago, smokinjoe said: If you can't be with the one you love, love the one you're with! Excellent advice Joe! And always remember the one you're withs name (and NEVER confuse the two . . . they get muy pissed when you mess that up . . . I've been told) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bourbon4all Posted July 15, 2017 Share Posted July 15, 2017 some lot 40 on a cube is awfully good right now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flahute Posted July 16, 2017 Share Posted July 16, 2017 I suppose this is really a Canadian rye, but it has an American label..... For the first time in a long time, I'm drinking a Whistle Pig. I had given up on this brand due to its piney taste at a high price. Well, a fine member here had told me about a store pick single barrel he had a bunch of. 10yrs at 117 proof. I expressed my skepticism so he went and sent me a bottle. I have to say it's really damn good. I'm not going to go out and buy the standard product anytime soon, but I will pay attention if I see a store pick in the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beasled Posted July 22, 2017 Share Posted July 22, 2017 Healthy pour of this. Cheers all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vosgar Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 Went to a tasting tonight and was able to try a couple of Masterson's 10yr rye's. One finished for 10-12 months in French Oak, the other for 8 months in Hungarian oak. While not a huge fan of the standard Masterson's, both of these were very, very good. The French had quite a bit of fruit to it, pears and such, while the Hungarian had more wood to it. Both carried the rye spiciness nicely. Yeah, I bought a bottle of each Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil T Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 It has been at least 2 yrs since I last had Sazerac. I opened a bottle tonight, and I must say, pretty disappointed. It tastes of a very young rye, and not a good one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kepler Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 Had a pour of Van Winkle 13 yr rye at a bar tonight, my first time trying that one. Excellent. Went home and watched an episode of Ken Burns' "Prohibition" on PBS. Also excellent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BourbonDude Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 I tried the Gunfighter double cask (oak, then sherry) rye recently. Pleasant overall, but the sherry finish was so strong it was hard to pick up any of the usual rye spicy notes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EarthQuake Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 13 hours ago, Phil T said: It has been at least 2 yrs since I last had Sazerac. I opened a bottle tonight, and I must say, pretty disappointed. It tastes of a very young rye, and not a good one. That was my impression with Baby Saz as well, basically fine for mixing but not something I enjoyed neat. I think Rittenhouse is a bit better (and $10 cheaper) if I want a basic cocktail rye. I had a pour of Lock Stock & Barrel 13 last night - while the nuttiness on the finish initially threw me off, I think I'm starting to enjoy this one more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BFerguson Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 Rough start.....BSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lcpfratn Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 It has been at least 2 yrs since I last had Sazerac. I opened a bottle tonight, and I must say, pretty disappointed. It tastes of a very young rye, and not a good one.I've found that baby Saz needs to breathe a bit, and then really hits the spot for me. The price is pretty similar to Rittenhouse in my area and I actually prefer it over Rittenhouse. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BFerguson Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 And the floater.....BSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whiskey Dick Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 (edited) On 7/22/2017 at 7:49 PM, beasled said: Healthy pour of this. Cheers all. that musta been one of the last BP ryes they put out. I keep a pulse on things I like, and when I realized the days were numbered on OSSB rye BP, I bought all I could find. I still have a stash of 7 and 8 year, but have not seen a 9 year BP rye. nice find! just noticed.........different label too. yours is black where mine are brown, and mine say cask strength straight rye whiskey where yours says single barrel limited release. was this a distillery only bottle? Edited July 28, 2017 by Whiskey Dick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LCWoody Posted July 29, 2017 Author Share Posted July 29, 2017 4 hours ago, BFerguson said: And the floater..... B Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Well, I guess you will just have to drink it..... Damn the luck...... All B.S. aside, that is some great Rye. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BourbonDude Posted July 29, 2017 Share Posted July 29, 2017 Just bought a bottle of the Jack Daniels Rye. I find I prefer it to the Gentleman Jack, although I also recently tried the Jack Daniels Holiday Select, which I really enjoyed. Beautiful up front dark fruits and candied fruits with a very nice maraschino cherry flavor in the Holiday Select. So far for me the Holiday Select is the best of the JD lineup, although I haven't tried the Sinatra yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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