HoustonNit Posted February 16, 2019 Share Posted February 16, 2019 Opened some 13yr supposedly MGP WP today. Yes some definite spice, yes some pickle, will need to go back to this one. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LCWoody Posted February 16, 2019 Author Share Posted February 16, 2019 (edited) 25 minutes ago, HoustonNit said: Opened some 13yr supposedly MGP WP today. Yes some definite spice, yes some pickle, will need to go back to this one. I have tried these two side by side several times and I can’t tell which one I like the most. But both are very good ryes. I may have to pour me a glass of each tonight. Edited February 16, 2019 by LCWoody Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonNit Posted February 16, 2019 Share Posted February 16, 2019 I have tried these two side by side several times and I can’t tell which one I like the most. But both are very good ryes. I may have to pour me a glass of each tonight. Let me know the results. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wedelstaedt Posted February 16, 2019 Share Posted February 16, 2019 Opened KC Cask Strength Rye 2009 tonight. First impression is favorable. Will report back, after more scientific research. ;-)) Cheers 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marshall9779 Posted February 16, 2019 Share Posted February 16, 2019 Looking forward to trying this. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonNit Posted February 17, 2019 Share Posted February 17, 2019 Picked up the OF rye, need to explore more but it might a go to for me. Only one pour but like more than WT101 rye. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonNit Posted February 18, 2019 Share Posted February 18, 2019 Picked up the OF rye, need to explore more but it might a go to for me. Only one pour but like more than WT101 rye. Ok this packs a lot a flavor for its price point, not necessity rye punch, but some of that rye spice on the finish and non of that unpleasant finish I get with OF Sig bourbon. Not as good as the others pictures but 1/4th and 1/5th the price and here it’s readily available. I think it’s part of my rotation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffrey r Posted February 18, 2019 Share Posted February 18, 2019 Final pour of a fantastic Michter’s Barrel Strength rye. This is seriously one of my favorite whiskeys of any stripe. Glad to have a few in the bunker. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flahute Posted February 18, 2019 Share Posted February 18, 2019 Last night I participated in a double blind tasting of 6 cask strength rye whiskies with surprising results (and some not so surprising.) As we tasted through the 6 I tried to identify what we were tasting and I whiffed on everything. I have very good palate memory but I don't drink rye very often so it was no use here. The general consensus among the group is that 1 and 5 were the best. Nobody could really name a winner. At the reveal we learned that #1 was '18 THH while #5 was the Travers City store pick from my local that is 6yr 10ish mo MGP. I helped pick this barrel so I knew it was good but it was revealing that we all thought it at the same level as Handy. And it's currently available. #3 was Willett Family Estate 4yr MGP rye from the wax top era. There was a bit of a split between #4 and #5 which was Willett self distilled 4 year rye and the KC Cask Strength Rye that is roughly 9 yrs old. That was an eye opener. Coming in last by a wide margin was the Old Potrero cask strength rye. (Don't remember the age). That stuff is terrible. It reminds me of so much crap craft whiskey out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlutz Posted February 18, 2019 Share Posted February 18, 2019 Up until now I’d not bought anything from whistlepig. I’d tried a few but my priorities and budget always took me elsewhere. I was finally swayed by an in store tasting and it didn’t hurt that I thought that Pickerell’s death may have an eventual impact on future releases. This is 14 year old 100% Alberta rye at $90. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeTerp Posted February 18, 2019 Share Posted February 18, 2019 4 hours ago, Charlutz said: Up until now I’d not bought anything from whistlepig. I’d tried a few but my priorities and budget always took me elsewhere. I was finally swayed by an in store tasting and it didn’t hurt that I thought that Pickerell’s death may have an eventual impact on future releases. This is 14 year old 100% Alberta rye at $90. I picked up that one too. In the current market it’s pretty reasonable for a 10+ year cask strength rye. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marshall9779 Posted February 18, 2019 Share Posted February 18, 2019 Cracked the baby Saz yo try. It’s like the ER counterpart in rye. Super easy to drink. With it being that smooth they need to up the rye a little. Good but not great but def worth $23. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spade Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 Enjoying a pour of a store pick WhistlePig. This is my third different single barrel and so far all have been very good. This one has a ton of oak but still has plenty of rye spice and some really nice sweeter notes as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonNit Posted February 20, 2019 Share Posted February 20, 2019 I have tried these two side by side several times and I can’t tell which one I like the most. But both are very good ryes. I may have to pour me a glass of each tonight. Just went back to this WP pick and wow it’s good, it’s killing anything else I had tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stump1998 Posted February 20, 2019 Share Posted February 20, 2019 Cracked open a bottle of the Knob Creek twice barreled rye last night. Not bad for 40 bucks. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCwhammie Posted February 20, 2019 Share Posted February 20, 2019 I got this (KC rye store pick) today. I'm excited to do a sbsbs with this, Pikesville, and KC CS rye. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LCWoody Posted February 21, 2019 Author Share Posted February 21, 2019 (edited) 20 hours ago, HoustonNit said: Just went back to this WP pick and wow it’s good, it’s killing anything else I had tonight. The other night I was to far gone to do a good comparison. So I did a sbs tonight, and the (to me) winner is Redemption 10y. Its just a better Rye. Edited February 21, 2019 by LCWoody 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonNit Posted February 21, 2019 Share Posted February 21, 2019 The other night I was to far gone to do a good comparison. So I did a sbs tonight, and the (to me) winner is Redemption 10y. Its just a better Rye. Interesting, I may need to pick one up, it’s even more pricey though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinbrink Posted February 21, 2019 Share Posted February 21, 2019 1 hour ago, HoustonNit said: Interesting, I may need to pick one up, it’s even more pricey though. If you can find one of the old 7 year bottles, they were my favorite of the lot and are a bit cheaper, I can still find some lingering for $65ish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonNit Posted February 21, 2019 Share Posted February 21, 2019 If you can find one of the old 7 year bottles, they were my favorite of the lot and are a bit cheaper, I can still find some lingering for $65ish.The old bottle design, I recall seeing a few. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obeezy1Kaneezy Posted February 21, 2019 Share Posted February 21, 2019 I can’t find the OF Rye aaaaanywhere. Also on the lookout for a Bulleit 12 Rye. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccleve23 Posted February 21, 2019 Share Posted February 21, 2019 I bought the Bulleit 12 Rye. It is ok. Not sure I would buy again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonNit Posted February 21, 2019 Share Posted February 21, 2019 I can’t find the OF Rye aaaaanywhere. Also on the lookout for a Bulleit 12 Rye. Need to go to Texas it’s one of the launch states. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinbrink Posted February 21, 2019 Share Posted February 21, 2019 13 hours ago, Obeezy1Kaneezy said: I can’t find the OF Rye aaaaanywhere. Also on the lookout for a Bulleit 12 Rye. 3 hours ago, ccleve23 said: I bought the Bulleit 12 Rye. It is ok. Not sure I would buy again. Didn't realize that was out already Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BottledInBond Posted February 21, 2019 Share Posted February 21, 2019 I tried the Old Forester rye. My opinion was positive. In terms of relatively similar price point stuff I think I’d prefer this stuff over Baby Saz or Rittenhouse, and I think I still prefer WT101 rye over this. I think the turkey just is a little spicier which I like with this price point rye, as I’ll drink them near but also mix cocktails with them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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