What rye are you drinking/ purchased 2023

[Thomm]

On 4/25/2023 at 10:12 PM, PaulO said:

I had to pick up another Roulette Rye, since my first one didn't last too long.

I have found Roulette to be an excellent base for a Manhattan.  It really lets you know it is present. 

[kcgumbohead]

New Riff Aroostook and a gift shop SB along with  J.E.Pepper KY distilled CS rye from the gift shop.

 

 

[Mattk]

5 hours ago, kcgumbohead said:

New Riff Aroostook and a gift shop SB along with  J.E.Pepper KY distilled CS rye from the gift shop.

 

 

Ive tried neither of these yet. How is the JEP? Our cask strength on the shelves here are still the mpg.

[Mattk]

Its a rain all day kind of Sunday kind of day. So I'm roasting a duck, making a raspberry sauce and sage stuffing. While that comes along I'm failing at saving this rittenhouse sp to share with friends at a later date. Glad I had the foresight to grab a few while they were available.

[kcgumbohead]

1 hour ago, Mattk said:

Ive tried neither of these yet. How is the JEP? Our cask strength on the shelves here are still the mpg.

Same here in our locals but the giftshop is all KY distilled. They had 3 different proofs one below 100 that had virtually no flavor, IMO it doesn’t warrant being a GS single barrel. The guy in the GS said he has noticed the CS bottles below 100p tend to read pretty light flavor wise. The other 2 were in the low 100s and much better with the middle proof bottle being just outstanding. He mentioned that that one sold quickly and there were only 5-6 left, 1 less as I wasn’t leaving without one so there are gems to be found but be sure to sample first. Those were all ryes, they also had a KY bourbon “finest KY oak” bottling. I didn’t try that one but it looked great from the color. Gotta leave something for next time.

[Mattk]

49 minutes ago, kcgumbohead said:

Same here in our locals but the giftshop is all KY distilled. They had 3 different proofs one below 100 that had virtually no flavor, IMO it doesn’t warrant being a GS single barrel. The guy in the GS said he has noticed the CS bottles below 100p tend to read pretty light flavor wise. The other 2 were in the low 100s and much better with the middle proof bottle being just outstanding. He mentioned that that one sold quickly and there were only 5-6 left, 1 less as I wasn’t leaving without one so there are gems to be found but be sure to sample first. Those were all ryes, they also had a KY bourbon “finest KY oak” bottling. I didn’t try that one but it looked great from the color. Gotta leave something for next time.

I've tried the fko. Its nice. But is a bit behind the other double oaked ryes available. I liked their mpg sourced one with the black lable quiet a lot. But even the interim bottle was sub par. They both beat the twice barreled fron beam. But miss the sag DO.

[kcgumbohead]

1 hour ago, Mattk said:

I've tried the fko. Its nice. But is a bit behind the other double oaked ryes available. I liked their mpg sourced one with the black lable quite a lot. But even the interim bottle was sub par. They both beat the twice barreled fron beam. But miss the sag DO.

Thanks, I was wondering if anyone had tried it. This trip I wasn’t looking to chance the DO as rye was my target. I’ve done a DO but the Starlight release, it was a  good  experience but too sweet to warrant pursuing anymore like it. JEP is also planning a BIB release with the KY distillate, that’s one I’d try but the CS rye l picked up will be enjoyed till the last drop.

Edited April 30, 2023 by kcgumbohead

[Mattk]

6 minutes ago, kcgumbohead said:

Thanks, I was wondering if anyone had tried it. This trip I wasn’t looking to chance the DO as rye was my target. I’ve done a DO but the Starlight release, it was a  good  experience but too sweet to warrant pursuing anymore like it. JEP is also planning a BIB release with the KY distillate, that’s one I’d try but the CS rye l picked up will be enjoyed till the last drop.

Oh so ok. I actually have a jep 110 sib. This should be a starting point for the bib... Brb

[Mattk]

So this is the first old pepper I have seen without the distilled in Indiana on the back. Previous iterations have been labeled distilled in Indiana and Kentucky. I've had this for a bit, but haven't opened it. This tasting is in real time. So I'll post again in a few. Also id like to note this is after a ritt sp, and a very nice cab blend.

[Mattk]

The nose is super brown sugar and molasses and some clove, searching for it you get a bit of bread and a hint of dill. First sip is surprisingly alive with a bit of toffee a hit of lemon and baking spices and no dill.  There is almost a Smokey quality to the next which lends itself to an almost bbq feel and has a citrus flavor. The finish is mid length but not amazing. Kind of dry and a mishmash of the previous flavors. Not particularly cohesive. Definitely the shortfall of the pour. Otherwise it was excellent. Id rate this around a poor wilderness trail. Id have another at the price, but not two.

[Mattk]

Got the first of the MHC single barrels today. I paid the extra price for this one from seelbach's. So almost 400 for this bottle. But im going super tater on the ryes from this set.

[Kepler]

On 4/25/2023 at 10:12 PM, PaulO said:

I had to pick up another Roulette Rye, since my first one didn't last too long.

 

I see these around but don't know anything about it.  What's the story on these, ie, what is it about it that you like?

[PaulO]

17 hours ago, Kepler said:

 

I see these around but don't know anything about it.  What's the story on these, ie, what is it about it that you like?

It's MGP 95% rye distilled in Indiana.  The Proof and Wood people in Bardstown bottle this at 100 proof with a four year age statement.  I don't know if it's their barrel selections, where it ages in the warehouse, the extra proof, or all together.  A lot more flavor going on here compared to the Bulleit or Dickel versions of MGP (that I think are OK).

[Kepler]

56 minutes ago, PaulO said:

It's MGP 95% rye distilled in Indiana.  The Proof and Wood people in Bardstown bottle this at 100 proof with a four year age statement.  I don't know if it's their barrel selections, where it ages in the warehouse, the extra proof, or all together.  A lot more flavor going on here compared to the Bulleit or Dickel versions of MGP (that I think are OK).

Thanks for the info. 

[mbroo5880i]

I revisited the Chattanooga Rye I picked up a couple of weeks ago.  Tonight, I am picking more of the chocolate notes, almost like the Coco Wheats Hot Cereal we had as kids.  It certainly is a different rye.  Very enjoyable but different than any rye I have ever had.

[evasive]

I broke down and paid Scotch money for an American rye. It’s good, but I probably won’t buy another one in a hurry. 
 

 

[PhantomLamb]

3 hours ago, evasive said:

I broke down and paid Scotch money for an American rye. It’s good, but I probably won’t buy another one in a hurry. 
 

 

Thanks for the heads-up. I’ve wanted to pull the trigger on Peerless but the price keeps me far away.

[Richnimrod]

After a sample at the distillery (during a flight we chose at dinner) both my son and I decided we needed a bottle of Bardstown Bourbon Company's Origin Series Kentucky Straight Rye.    Creamy and mellow, at 96-proof it drinks more like 80-proof, yet is full-flavored and decidedly rye.    No buyer's remorse here!

[BigRich]

16 hours ago, evasive said:

I broke down and paid Scotch money for an American rye. It’s good, but I probably won’t buy another one in a hurry. 
 

 

I did the tour and tasting a couple of weeks ago.  We got to try stuff as old as 5 1/2 years. Very good but the consensus of our group was that the bottles are about $50/bottle too expensive.  

[kcgumbohead]

1 hour ago, BigRich said:

I did the tour and tasting a couple of weeks ago.  We got to try stuff as old as 5 1/2 years. Very good but the consensus of our group was that the bottles are about $50/bottle too expensive.  

Did the same on the ‘22 spring trip. I had not tried Peerless prior to the distillery tasting. I was hoping to like it better but came away with the same conclusion as your recent visit. Perhaps after another 3-5 years pass.

[kcgumbohead]

6 hours ago, Richnimrod said:

After a sample at the distillery (during a flight we chose at dinner) both my son and I decided we needed a bottle of Bardstown Bourbon Company's Origin Series Kentucky Straight Rye.    Creamy and mellow, at 96-proof it drinks more like 80-proof, yet is full-flavored and decidedly rye.    No buyer's remorse here!

I have not yet had any of their products. They are on the 2024 itinerary so I’ll hold off but it certainly sounds good.

[smokinjoe]

4 hours ago, kcgumbohead said:

Did the same on the ‘22 spring trip. I had not tried Peerless prior to the distillery tasting. I was hoping to like it better but came away with the same conclusion as your recent visit. Perhaps after another 3-5 years pass.

But by then, they’ll have added another $50 to it!  

[mbroo5880i]

Peerless seems to be doing things right but the pricing is outrageous.  A friend gifted me a bottle in 2017 or 2018 when it was first released to the public.  It was really good.  But, I don't know if it was $90 good or whatever he paid for it.  Yet, a gift always helps make a whiskey taste better.  

 

The price has come down a little but I haven't been tempted to pick up another bottle.  I am ok with WTR101.  Three bottles for the price of one.  This isn't a Cheap Bastard play.  I just know what I like.

[Thomm]

I think tonight I figured out the reason for this drastically slender bottle shape.   Some people call that thing a cupholder.  Joke's on them.

[mbroo5880i]

31 minutes ago, Thomm said:

I think tonight I figured out the reason for this drastically slender bottle shape.   Some people call that thing a cupholder.  Joke's on them.