kevinbrink Posted January 17, 2018 Share Posted January 17, 2018 11 hours ago, JoeTerp said: That's pretty lofty company for the Double Rye!. Curious as to what store pick / finish it had. 2.5 years in Bourbon Barrels, 52.4% ABV, it's from Liquor Outlet in NJ and unfortunately I only purchased 2 before it sold out. Truth be told I have a similarly finished Rendezvous from a place in NYC (evintner.com) that I don't enjoy nearly as much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpiz Posted January 18, 2018 Share Posted January 18, 2018 On 1/17/2018 at 9:25 AM, kevinbrink said: 2.5 years in Bourbon Barrels, 52.4% ABV, it's from Liquor Outlet in NJ and unfortunately I only purchased 2 before it sold out. Truth be told I have a similarly finished Rendezvous from a place in NYC (evintner.com) that I don't enjoy nearly as much. I have a Rendezvous finished in a bourbon barrel as well and I'm also not loving it. It's still good, but I don't like it as much as the normal RR. The finishing seems to have sanded off some of the bright rye flavors and left it a bit dull. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinbrink Posted January 18, 2018 Share Posted January 18, 2018 32 minutes ago, Kpiz said: I have a Rendezvous finished in a bourbon barrel as well and I'm also not loving it. It's still good, but I don't like it as much as the normal RR. The finishing seems to have sanded off some of the bright rye flavors and left it a bit dull. Agreed even with the higher proof on mine at best it comes off as not terribly different than the regular release but definitely less interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0895 Posted January 19, 2018 Share Posted January 19, 2018 (edited) I've had this bottle hiding in my basement since JM voted it whiskey of the year or whatever. Finally have enough space on my open shelf for it and I gotta say that I find it refreshingly different. Easy to drink with hints of sweet bubble gum and berries, with just enough spice to make it interesting. Reminds me of some sort of 4 roses bourbon, but I've always got that on the brain... Anyway, I like it. Edited January 19, 2018 by 0895 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaryT Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 Enjoying some HW Double-Rye. While it may be different from what was bottled a few years back (and I'm not saying it IS different - not having an older bottle to test against), it is as delicious as I recall any other pour from this brand. If they're migrating the source, they're doing a good job of keeping the quality up! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeTerp Posted January 21, 2018 Share Posted January 21, 2018 Had a few small pours of some good ryes last night: Kentucky Owl, EH Taylor, and cask strength Whistle Pig 10 year. All good, but I liked the Owl the best. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinbrink Posted January 22, 2018 Share Posted January 22, 2018 This ended up being as interesting as I expected it to be, would love to know the percentages of Kozuba vs MGP on this. I've never had the Kozuba Mr. Rye but my recollection is they make a Rye Malt Whiskey. This is definitely different and I'm looking forward to spending time with it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinbrink Posted January 23, 2018 Share Posted January 23, 2018 Willett Three Year is treating me well enough tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bourbonbbq Posted January 23, 2018 Share Posted January 23, 2018 (edited) Two new ones for me: WhistlePig 10yr and Pikesville. First time around I liked Pikesville more, but I'm going to let them both air out and revisit next weekend. Edited January 23, 2018 by bourbonbbq Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffrey r Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 Old school Willett 4 Year (MGP). Great stuff when it used to sit on shelves for $30-$35. Still have a few bunkered. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LCWoody Posted January 25, 2018 Author Share Posted January 25, 2018 Having some HW RR finished in bourbon barrels for 19 months. Very good. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beasled Posted January 27, 2018 Share Posted January 27, 2018 Enjoying some EHT Rye on the rocks. Cheers all! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clueby Posted January 28, 2018 Share Posted January 28, 2018 Posted in wrong thread first time....Cocktail time tonight. Settled on Sazerac. I think I might make one from different ryes tonight. First one is Baby Saz. Willett 3 year is on deck. (Edit.. I'm having the Willett now. I think it's better but it could be the extra proof. It has a spicier rye component but does lack that "floral" quality of Saz). Ritt after that. Not sure if I'll make it to a clean up hitter. Only other ryes I have are KYOWL and some HW finished ryes...YKY and MWND. Don't think those would do well in a Sazerac. I thought the NOLA shot glass was appropriate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clueby Posted January 28, 2018 Share Posted January 28, 2018 I think the Willett won tonight for a Sazerac cocktail. The Ritt had a chocolate note on the finish. It's tasty but didn't quite fit with a Saz. The Baby Saz has all the "classic" tastes but lacked the punch and "freshness" of the Willett. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tanstaafl2 Posted January 29, 2018 Share Posted January 29, 2018 21 hours ago, Clueby said: Posted in wrong thread first time....Cocktail time tonight. Settled on Sazerac. Woulds also fit pretty well in the Cocktail thread. Just saying! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CUfan99 Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 At the recommendation of @Guss West I picked up a WTR101 and it's good! Thanks Guss! I love the buttery mouthfeel. Prior to picking up the WTR101 Rittenhouse was my favorite daily drinker so I'm thinking Rye may be my thing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guss West Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 That WTR101 is special. I buy it on sight. A new bottle of WTR101 has been moved to be in a group of a dozen ryes I'm gathering up for a Rye Whiskey Shootout. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CUfan99 Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 Please report back afterwards! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Postal Grunt Posted February 1, 2018 Share Posted February 1, 2018 A newly opened bottle of Sazerac answered the call of duty for Rye Wednesday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clueby Posted February 1, 2018 Share Posted February 1, 2018 "Rye Wednesday"! I will have to remember that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kane Posted February 3, 2018 Share Posted February 3, 2018 Lately all I've been drinking was young Willett juice and Crown Royal... Man, what a difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffrey r Posted February 3, 2018 Share Posted February 3, 2018 Finally opened up my bottle of the HWDR that was finished for 2.5 years in a bourbon barrel (Kevin has been raving about this one). Yum—this one is excellent. The rye definitely picked up some of the sweetness and character from the bourbon barrels. Very good stuff, and glad I have a backup. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinbrink Posted February 3, 2018 Share Posted February 3, 2018 2 hours ago, jeffrey r said: Finally opened up my bottle of the HWDR that was finished for 2.5 years in a bourbon barrel (Kevin has been raving about this one). Yum—this one is excellent. The rye definitely picked up some of the sweetness and character from the bourbon barrels. Very good stuff, and glad I have a backup. Glad you like it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beasled Posted February 6, 2018 Share Posted February 6, 2018 Drinking the last of a Michter's 10 single barrel rye from 2017. I do like it. Very much. But at the price it is now, it'll be the last I buy, I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beasled Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 Promised a friend a sample of this so would be rude not to try it. Thanks again to @kevinbrink for helping me out with this one. It's a cracker! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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