flahute Posted August 1, 2021 Share Posted August 1, 2021 Was at my local today and the owner was having me try various barrel samples he had in and there was a very interesting one. Balcones Rye with chocolate malt in the mashbill. No idea of proof, age or full mashbill but it wasn't bad. You could really taste the chocolate malt on the finish. Not something I'd likely buy a bottle of but an interesting experiment. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0895 Posted August 1, 2021 Share Posted August 1, 2021 I’ve heard some good things about this, and my curiosity got the better of me today. From the folks at Barrell. Blend of cask strength rye from IN, KY, and TN? according to the label. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kepler Posted August 1, 2021 Share Posted August 1, 2021 22 minutes ago, 0895 said: I’ve heard some good things about this, and my curiosity got the better of me today. From the folks at Barrell. Blend of cask strength rye from IN, KY, and TN? according to the label. Me too, but I sprang for the bourbon version myself. I haven't opened my bourbon bottle yet, but looking forward to it because I'm a fan of Barrell bourbon blends. Looking forward to your impressions of the rye as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kepler Posted August 1, 2021 Share Posted August 1, 2021 Moving from MM FAE bourbon over to rye now for the remainder of the evening. Just poured from an open bottle of my favorite WP store pick yet. The unusually strong notes from this barrel of bubble gum are really singing tonight even more than usual. Maybe I need to start off with a MM every time before going to this bottle. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kepler Posted August 1, 2021 Share Posted August 1, 2021 Last pour of the night. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokinjoe Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 WT Rare Breed Rye, tonight. There’s a really nice old timey hard candy note coming through that is really nice. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattk Posted August 5, 2021 Author Share Posted August 5, 2021 (edited) On 8/3/2021 at 9:54 PM, smokinjoe said: WT Rare Breed Rye, tonight. There’s a really nice old timey hard candy note coming through that is really nice. I just picked up another myself. Seems like if I buy one every time I see them it keeps one or two in the bunker. Edited August 5, 2021 by Mattk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radioyada Posted August 5, 2021 Share Posted August 5, 2021 Michter's Toasted Barrel Rye this Friday Eve. It has been a very nice and easy drinking bottle that I hope to replace one day. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marekv8 Posted August 7, 2021 Share Posted August 7, 2021 Nice blend and an ABV that suits me well. What it loses in drama it makes up in complexity. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tanstaafl2 Posted August 8, 2021 Share Posted August 8, 2021 9 hours ago, Marekv8 said: Nice blend and an ABV that suits me well. What it loses in drama it makes up in complexity. I am glad it has some complexity but this mystery blend from 4 states and 5 distilleries at relative low proof (under 100 proof) does nothing to peak my interest at the MSRP of $55. Or anywhere above the cost of the variety of ryes that are out there today (like Old Forester for example). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flahute Posted August 8, 2021 Share Posted August 8, 2021 11 hours ago, tanstaafl2 said: I am glad it has some complexity but this mystery blend from 4 states and 5 distilleries at relative low proof (under 100 proof) does nothing to peak my interest at the MSRP of $55. Or anywhere above the cost of the variety of ryes that are out there today (like Old Forester for example). Here are the distilleries: MGP Middle West (Ohio) Kentucky Artisan New York Distilling Co. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marekv8 Posted August 8, 2021 Share Posted August 8, 2021 13 hours ago, tanstaafl2 said: I am glad it has some complexity but this mystery blend from 4 states and 5 distilleries at relative low proof (under 100 proof) does nothing to peak my interest at the MSRP of $55. Or anywhere above the cost of the variety of ryes that are out there today (like Old Forester for example). Sorry Bruce, no offense intended. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeTerp Posted August 9, 2021 Share Posted August 9, 2021 On 7/31/2021 at 9:42 PM, 0895 said: I’ve heard some good things about this, and my curiosity got the better of me today. From the folks at Barrell. Blend of cask strength rye from IN, KY, and TN? according to the label. According to a local distributor the bourbon and rye are the same products they use for Barrell, but a little younger. The single barrels are straight MGP though. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tanstaafl2 Posted August 10, 2021 Share Posted August 10, 2021 On 8/8/2021 at 3:40 PM, Marekv8 said: Sorry Bruce, no offense intended. No offense taken! Just not my cup of tea. Or whiskey! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tanstaafl2 Posted August 10, 2021 Share Posted August 10, 2021 On 8/8/2021 at 1:42 PM, flahute said: Here are the distilleries: MGP Middle West (Ohio) Kentucky Artisan New York Distilling Co. Pretty sure that does nothing to sway my opinion! Even with Jim Rutledge's name on the bottle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tanstaafl2 Posted August 10, 2021 Share Posted August 10, 2021 Of course if someone else is pouring I will happily give it a try to see if it would change my opinion! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRich Posted August 10, 2021 Share Posted August 10, 2021 6 hours ago, tanstaafl2 said: Pretty sure that does nothing to sway my opinion! Even with Jim Rutledge's name on the bottle. My exact thought too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulO Posted August 10, 2021 Share Posted August 10, 2021 I've noticed several NDP companies lately bottling a vat from three or four different states. I'm not saying the result is necessarily good or bad. It just seems we're running out of gimmicks to justify price. Whatever is new, one brand does it, then several others follow. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattk Posted August 10, 2021 Author Share Posted August 10, 2021 (edited) So I've got a stellum rye in glass atm, having skipped over my sp ry3. And through this mild thunderstorm It is doing me well. Nice and easy on the front with enough if a tingle to remind you it's a work night. I don't mind a blend of sourced if it's as good as this. FWIW I wanted to find fault with this bottle, some unknown reason. But I can't, and will be keeping one on my shelf as long as it's convenient. Edited August 10, 2021 by Mattk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebo Posted August 13, 2021 Share Posted August 13, 2021 I had a pour of Jefferson's Ocean Rye at a friend's house last night. Pretty tasty stuff. I got a hint of green apples in it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokinjoe Posted August 13, 2021 Share Posted August 13, 2021 Fryeday pour of WT Rye. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CUfan99 Posted August 14, 2021 Share Posted August 14, 2021 The time has come for my Redemption Rye 10 year sample I saved from the long gone bottle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G L Tirebiter Posted August 14, 2021 Share Posted August 14, 2021 Another summer storm just moved thru Time to open some Old Forester 1920. Probably not going to be a late night.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tanstaafl2 Posted August 14, 2021 Share Posted August 14, 2021 (edited) 6 hours ago, smokinjoe said: Fryeday pour of WT Rye. I guess the imprint of the turkey on this new bottle is nice??? But the new label is definitely a genuine turkey for me! Edited August 14, 2021 by tanstaafl2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebo Posted August 14, 2021 Share Posted August 14, 2021 On 8/13/2021 at 9:09 AM, ebo said: I had a pour of Jefferson's Ocean Rye at a friend's house last night. Pretty tasty stuff. I got a hint of green apples in it. I asked my friend where he got this because I couldn't find it anywhere. It seems he told me wrong... it was Jefferson's Straight Rye...lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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