MJWP Posted August 13, 2021 Share Posted August 13, 2021 Hi . I wanted to know if anyone has tried any of the Blue Run offerings? either the 13.5 or 14 yr. If so what did you think ? I know its pricey but was curious as to opinions . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJWP Posted August 18, 2021 Author Share Posted August 18, 2021 I can't believe nobody has tried this yet ? Just received my bottle of 14 yr . I know they are coming out with a rye as well. Well ... better crack this a see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJWP Posted August 18, 2021 Author Share Posted August 18, 2021 So I did finally crack this . Nice nose , vanilla for sure , its bold but smooth . Thick caramel mouthfeel , sweet. My palate is not very sophisticated . I know this is a sourced bourbon , not sure the exact source , but I really enjoy it. Lets see how it opens up with more time . If anyone does get to try it I would be curious as to what you think . I know having said that its hard to find I have heard. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tanstaafl2 Posted August 18, 2021 Share Posted August 18, 2021 Glad you enjoyed it! Blue Run is too spendy for me to buy another undisclosed sourced NDP whiskey. And the PR hype on their website doesn't help. Like a lot of the recent sourced bourbon with Jim Rutledge's name attached to it the speculation is that it comes from Barton. Barton is perfectly fine but I don't need to spend an extra $50-$100 for the fancy bottle, the Rutledge name and the insipid hype. And I doubt their fancy bottle is even their creation as they claim. Equiano rum anyone? It has been available since at least the fall of 2019. But that's just me! YMMV 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marekv8 Posted August 18, 2021 Share Posted August 18, 2021 2 hours ago, tanstaafl2 said: Glad you enjoyed it! Blue Run is too spendy for me to buy another undisclosed sourced NDP whiskey. And the PR hype on their website doesn't help. Like a lot of the recent sourced bourbon with Jim Rutledge's name attached to it the speculation is that it comes from Barton. Barton is perfectly fine but I don't need to spend an extra $50-$100 for the fancy bottle, the Rutledge name and the insipid hype. And I doubt their fancy bottle is even their creation as they claim. Equiano rum anyone? It has been available since at least the fall of 2019. But that's just me! YMMV I'd rather have the Equiano Rum. Ian Burrell is a nice fellow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJWP Posted August 20, 2021 Author Share Posted August 20, 2021 On 8/18/2021 at 5:27 PM, Marekv8 said: I'd rather have the Equiano Rum. Ian Burrell is a nice fellow I gather you are not a fan of MGP juice ?Is the rum reference because the bottle is the same ? I don't really know the store of the Blue Run brand ...but bourbon is very good IMHO . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marekv8 Posted August 20, 2021 Share Posted August 20, 2021 Alkemist Gin did a nice job with it… especially with the badass closure. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJWP Posted August 20, 2021 Author Share Posted August 20, 2021 52 minutes ago, Marekv8 said: Alkemist Gin did a nice job with it… especially with the badass closure. Doesn't look near as nice as the Blue Run bottle and I bet what's inside isn't as tasty either But I'm not a rum guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJWP Posted August 20, 2021 Author Share Posted August 20, 2021 Stand corrected , Barton . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B.B. Babington Posted August 21, 2021 Share Posted August 21, 2021 7 hours ago, Marekv8 said: Alkemist Gin did a nice job with it… especially with the badass closure. ... I've seen a ton of similar bottles lately. All ilk and types. I like the heavy bottom if it doesn't cost me much. Here's the one I handle most last couple months. https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jyBXBCrvUdE/Xct2c2tWh1I/AAAAAAABYE4/WwnESMw5Z-wrpICPu1ME208bnRbVcP4JwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/laird%2B10th%2Bgen.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJWP Posted August 21, 2021 Author Share Posted August 21, 2021 9 hours ago, B.B. Babington said: I've seen a ton of similar bottles lately. All ilk and types. I like the heavy bottom if it doesn't cost me much. Here's the one I handle most last couple months. https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jyBXBCrvUdE/Xct2c2tWh1I/AAAAAAABYE4/WwnESMw5Z-wrpICPu1ME208bnRbVcP4JwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/laird%2B10th%2Bgen.jpg Agree . Lots of similar bottles. I , like you , really like the heavy bottom glass too. Seeing it more and more lately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kawboyz11 Posted August 21, 2021 Share Posted August 21, 2021 Have tried a few samples of different ages and barrels. None have been offensive, but none have blown me away either. Like another poster said, just can't pay that much for Barton's whiskey plus a lot of marketing and hype. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJWP Posted August 24, 2021 Author Share Posted August 24, 2021 On 8/21/2021 at 6:43 PM, kawboyz11 said: Have tried a few samples of different ages and barrels. None have been offensive, but none have blown me away either. Like another poster said, just can't pay that much for Barton's whiskey plus a lot of marketing and hype. Fair enough . Everyones palates are different for sure . As far as hype and marketing goes ......that's all over the bourbon universe .... I can think of many that get posted on here often. I guess whatever one enjoys and its worth what someone will pay I suppose. Cheers ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kawboyz11 Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 4 hours ago, MJWP said: Fair enough . Everyones palates are different for sure . As far as hype and marketing goes ......that's all over the bourbon universe .... I can think of many that get posted on here often. I guess whatever one enjoys and its worth what someone will pay I suppose. Cheers ! That's the joy of bourbon, something for all different palates. I should clarify, I think their products are solid and the barrel strength offering (13.5 yr single barrel) was good. However, for me, when the high price tag is factored in then my opinion of it diminishes. I agree, too much hype in bourbon these days. But the marketing hype from the company was quite off putting for many I know. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokinjoe Posted August 25, 2021 Share Posted August 25, 2021 (edited) . Edited August 25, 2021 by smokinjoe Dumbass moment for me 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flahute Posted August 25, 2021 Share Posted August 25, 2021 4 hours ago, smokinjoe said: . What happened here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeeTen Posted August 25, 2021 Share Posted August 25, 2021 6 hours ago, flahute said: What happened here? He had a "dumbass moment" like I have ll the time. Must be the new edit function that doesn't allow us to easily delete a whole message. I like the "." and I'm using going forward (if that's ok, Joe). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apt43bear Posted October 6, 2021 Share Posted October 6, 2021 I've been seeing Blue Run's "Golden" Rye whiskey begin to drop here in Southern CA. Looks like it's been going for $99.99 out here. Seems like a high point of entry to me, but in a moment of weakness I may bite. One store had it and sold out relatively quickly so maybe, my decision is made easier if there is no more to purchase! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJWP Posted October 8, 2021 Author Share Posted October 8, 2021 On 10/6/2021 at 7:24 PM, apt43bear said: I've been seeing Blue Run's "Golden" Rye whiskey begin to drop here in Southern CA. Looks like it's been going for $99.99 out here. Seems like a high point of entry to me, but in a moment of weakness I may bite. One store had it and sold out relatively quickly so maybe, my decision is made easier if there is no more to purchase! I have a bottle coming to me. I really like the 14 yr bourbon and I hear the rye is excellent so we shall see. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apt43bear Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 4 hours ago, MJWP said: I have a bottle coming to me. I really like the 14 yr bourbon and I hear the rye is excellent so we shall see. My moment of weakness arrived and ended up placing an order. I haven't picked up the bottle yet, but hope to soon as the weather continues to cool and can plop down on the couch, watch football, and sip some rye. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJWP Posted October 20, 2021 Author Share Posted October 20, 2021 On 10/8/2021 at 5:20 PM, apt43bear said: My moment of weakness arrived and ended up placing an order. I haven't picked up the bottle yet, but hope to soon as the weather continues to cool and can plop down on the couch, watch football, and sip some rye. Let us know how you like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apt43bear Posted October 24, 2021 Share Posted October 24, 2021 (edited) On 10/20/2021 at 3:03 PM, MJWP said: Let us know how you like it. Did a little blind between the Blue Run Rye, EH Taylor Rye, and Pikesville Rye. Was able to get them mostly because of the Pikesville proof stood out (in a good way) and Blue Run seemed have a better finish and mouthfeel than the EH Taylor. I didn’t want to like it but I really did enjoy the Blue Run but when I can get the Pikesville at a fraction, I’m going Pikesville but the Blue Run was tasty and enjoyed it a lot more than the EH Taylor Rye. PS. Sorry for duplicate post as also posted in the rye board but thought I’d share the reply in the Blue Run thread too Edited October 24, 2021 by apt43bear 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy Posted October 24, 2021 Share Posted October 24, 2021 ^^^^^^ That Pikesville is my best readily available bang for the buck rye in the land. I’ve really been digging on the WTRB of late. Just a fantastic addition to the WT repertoire. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeepCover Posted October 25, 2021 Share Posted October 25, 2021 I came across the Blue Run Rye yesterday in a glass case with other allocated whiskey and it was marked “not for sale”. Then why put it in the case? It was the only bottle marked NFS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apt43bear Posted October 25, 2021 Share Posted October 25, 2021 20 hours ago, DeepCover said: I came across the Blue Run Rye yesterday in a glass case with other allocated whiskey and it was marked “not for sale”. Then why put it in the case? It was the only bottle marked NFS. Yeah that's really bizarre and I don't get it. Unless they're running a museum, why would they have an item not for sale in a store. Strange haha. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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