Mattk Posted May 20, 2022 Author Share Posted May 20, 2022 So I definitely have a soft spot for the rj cooper stuff. This may be the worst rye they have ever produced. It is still good enough I intend to purchase at least 2-3 more. The alberta sourced stuff does still shine through. However it is noticeably different then the original pick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n811 Posted May 21, 2022 Share Posted May 21, 2022 Sipping on some New Riff bonded rye. Delicious! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B.B. Babington Posted May 21, 2022 Share Posted May 21, 2022 7 hours ago, Mattk said: So I definitely have a soft spot for the rj cooper stuff. This may be the worst rye they have ever produced. It is still good enough I intend to purchase at least 2-3 more. The alberta sourced stuff does still shine through. However it is noticeably different then the original pick. alberta got some good stuff. whistle pig likes it. you tried Masterson's 10 year from alberta. Here, it is $75 but good sip in my book. And then there's unknown source Jefferson's 25 year (alberta?), elegant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wedelstaedt Posted May 21, 2022 Share Posted May 21, 2022 Happy FRYeday! Earlier enjoyed a few of HW Double Rye PS. I really like their finished rye. Finishing out the evening with Baby Saz. Nice. Cheers 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TunnelTiger Posted May 22, 2022 Share Posted May 22, 2022 Picked up bottles of baby Saz, WT101, and HW double rye. Rye is becoming my go to pour lately. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0895 Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 I still think this reminds me of gummy lifesavers candy. Not a bad thing, but I definitely have to be in the mood. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TunnelTiger Posted May 24, 2022 Share Posted May 24, 2022 Had my first pours of HW double rye last night. It's been a few years since my last bottle and I don't remember it being so excellent. Will pick up another soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kjbarth Posted May 25, 2022 Share Posted May 25, 2022 Cracked open and had a small pour of Hughes Belle of Bedford last night. Is a barrel pick from a local group. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hughewil Posted May 26, 2022 Share Posted May 26, 2022 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattk Posted May 27, 2022 Author Share Posted May 27, 2022 Tonight was a tasting and a half. Already done because its a school night. Note these were all small pours. Old overholt 11, phc rye, kc 2009 (surprise from the back of a shelf!), blue run golden, back to oo11, then finishing off a o.o 114. Just because we were talking about it and it had been a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hughewil Posted May 28, 2022 Share Posted May 28, 2022 cracked this open tonight 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TunnelTiger Posted May 28, 2022 Share Posted May 28, 2022 The last two nights have had several pours of my first Old Pepper bottle. It's not bad but just seems to smooth for my taste. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kjbarth Posted May 28, 2022 Share Posted May 28, 2022 Last night had 3 small Glencairn pours of the Hughes Belle of Bedford that I opened 2 nights ago. It's very good. Rye spice forward and some stewed apricot and grilled peach flavors. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinsfan1311 Posted May 30, 2022 Share Posted May 30, 2022 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbroo5880i Posted May 30, 2022 Share Posted May 30, 2022 On 5/27/2022 at 10:20 PM, hughewil said: cracked this open tonight Show off! I really like this one but I haven't seen it in Indy in a few years. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbroo5880i Posted May 30, 2022 Share Posted May 30, 2022 I was looking for a little "rough-around-the-edges" rye tonight so having a few pours of WTR101. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0895 Posted May 30, 2022 Share Posted May 30, 2022 58 minutes ago, mbroo5880i said: I was looking for a little "rough-around-the-edges" rye tonight so having a few pours of WTR101. Ha. 101 rye is sweet, creamy, flavorful, and arguably somewhat friendly IMO. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattk Posted May 30, 2022 Author Share Posted May 30, 2022 So something a little less friendly but ultimately the winner for tonight. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kepler Posted June 3, 2022 Share Posted June 3, 2022 On 5/22/2022 at 7:09 PM, 0895 said: I still think this reminds me of gummy lifesavers candy. Not a bad thing, but I definitely have to be in the mood. I've never had this nor Lifesavers Gummies for that matter. But I have had the 100 proof version and I like it, especially for the price. How would you compare the BP to the 100 in flavor profile? In the meantime I might need to go pick up some Lifesaver Gummies, lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0895 Posted June 3, 2022 Share Posted June 3, 2022 4 hours ago, Kepler said: I've never had this nor Lifesavers Gummies for that matter. But I have had the 100 proof version and I like it, especially for the price. How would you compare the BP to the 100 in flavor profile? In the meantime I might need to go pick up some Lifesaver Gummies, lol. I didn’t like the OF 100p rye. So much so that I gave a half full bottle away to a friend. The malt just kept powering through as the dominant trait and I couldn’t take it after awhile. To me, this particular SB BP doesn’t really have any “conventional” rye tastes to it other than the spice. It’s just so weird and different, that I love it. Gummy lifesavers is the only thing I can think of to describe it. Fruity, and with some fake chemical or preservatives stuff going on, just like the candy. That being said, nobody seems to enjoy this particular bottle like I do, LoL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kepler Posted June 3, 2022 Share Posted June 3, 2022 12 minutes ago, 0895 said: I didn’t like the OF 100p rye. So much so that I gave a half full bottle away to a friend. The malt just kept powering through as the dominant trait and I couldn’t take it after awhile. To me, this particular SB BP doesn’t really have any “conventional” rye tastes to it other than the spice. It’s just so weird and different, that I love it. Gummy lifesavers is the only thing I can think of to describe it. Fruity, and with some fake chemical or preservatives stuff going on, just like the candy. That being said, nobody seems to enjoy this particular bottle like I do, LoL. Interesting, thanks for the detail. I looked it up and confirmed they have the same mash bill, so who knows. I assume since the BP is also a single barrel, your bottle might be a flyer, but you'd think the profile would be similar as the large batched 100 proof, but I guess you never know. It sounds like we have different palate preferences, but nothing unusual there. I think the el cheapo price of the 100 proof rye has a lot to do with the generally positive reviews that it received in the whiskey press when it came out. I know for me, the low price influences my opinion of it because my expectations weren't super high. I'm constantly amazed how much I like it compared to more expensive ryes. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhettro Posted June 4, 2022 Share Posted June 4, 2022 OF 100 proof Rye this evening. I’m not the worlds biggest OF guy, but this near-full bottle was singing tonight. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kjbarth Posted June 9, 2022 Share Posted June 9, 2022 Some Hughes Belle of Bedford last night. I'm really liking this more and more the more I get into the bottle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TunnelTiger Posted June 9, 2022 Share Posted June 9, 2022 RBBP the last couple of nights. Enjoyed it so much stopped by the store this morning and it had gone up another $10 so I passed. Also passsed on baby Zaz, not paying $59.99 for 80 proof. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kepler Posted June 9, 2022 Share Posted June 9, 2022 I picked up a Liter bottle of Old Forester Rye. It was only 2 bucks more than the 750 sitting next to it. No brainer. This is probably my #2 ranked best bargain in American whiskey next to WT101 bourbon. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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