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Post by Johnkenn on Oct 1, 2020 21:08:17 GMT -6
Bought this a couple weeks ago. Was gonna save for a special ovcasio, but it’s Thursday. My goodness it’s really fantastic.  |
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Post by Ward on Oct 2, 2020 13:49:47 GMT -6
I don't see the issue. AND now it's Friday. I should get something special as well!
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Post by mikec on Oct 2, 2020 14:21:19 GMT -6
I just started getting into Rye whiskeys a couple months ago so I am loving these whiskey topics. Keep the suggestions coming. Currently enjoying a bottle of 100 proof Knob Creek Kentucky Rye. Tried a botte of High West Rye a few weeks ago that I really enjoyed.
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Post by Ward on Oct 3, 2020 6:44:46 GMT -6
I just started getting into Rye whiskeys a couple months ago so I am loving these whiskey topics. Keep the suggestions coming. Currently enjoying a bottle of 100 proof Knob Creek Kentucky Rye. SIP...er SNIP I *almost* bought the Knob Rye100 last night as well, but grabbed the Larceny instead. I was very put off by Ryes for a long time . . . but I am slowly coasting into them. I must try that Willett at some point as well! |
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Post by jacobamerritt on Oct 3, 2020 14:16:33 GMT -6
Whats the age on that Willet, John?
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Post by johneppstein on Oct 3, 2020 21:00:33 GMT -6
FWIW, Rye and Bourbon are two different whiskeys. Bourbon is, by legal definition, at least 51% corn.
Rye, OTOH, by legal definition, is at least 51% rye.
Look it up.
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Post by Johnkenn on Oct 12, 2020 18:14:28 GMT -6
I just started getting into Rye whiskeys a couple months ago so I am loving these whiskey topics. Keep the suggestions coming. Currently enjoying a bottle of 100 proof Knob Creek Kentucky Rye. Tried a botte of High West Rye a few weeks ago that I really enjoyed. A store clerk mentioned that was really good. I’m a bottle guy though and that bottle doesn’t really excite me |
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Post by jacobamerritt on Oct 13, 2020 15:59:14 GMT -6
I just started getting into Rye whiskeys a couple months ago so I am loving these whiskey topics. Keep the suggestions coming. Currently enjoying a bottle of 100 proof Knob Creek Kentucky Rye. Tried a botte of High West Rye a few weeks ago that I really enjoyed. A store clerk mentioned that was really good. I’m a bottle guy though and that bottle doesn’t really excite me High West Double Rye is awesome. They did change the whiskey blend recently, so not sure if it still holds up. Much younger than it once was (It was originally called Double Rye because they blended younger spirit with some 16 year old.). The single barrels of that can be outstanding. I have one finished in a rum barrel thats sooo good. |
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Post by Johnkenn on Oct 13, 2020 16:15:02 GMT -6
Think I'm about to head over to a part of Nashville that has really good prices...That High West is expensive, though, right?
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Post by jacobamerritt on Oct 13, 2020 16:21:11 GMT -6
Think I'm about to head over to a part of Nashville that has really good prices...That High West is expensive, though, right? Eh, High West Double Rye is around $30 I Believe? See if they have any store private picks. I also have one pick aged in Cabernet barrels thats awesome - being a fan of the BH dark rye, you'd probably love it |
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Post by Johnkenn on Oct 20, 2020 19:04:41 GMT -6
I’m not one to get into total nerdy descriptions...I read one that said something like “the flavors of a lovely morning porridge”...and I was like give me a break...
But anyway - this Willett really has a huge complexity and kind of a tart granny white apple thing...not what I’d expect in a bourbon. But I liked it a lot.
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Post by jacobamerritt on Oct 20, 2020 22:24:41 GMT -6
But anyway - this Willett really has a huge complexity and kind of a tart granny white apple thing...not what I’d expect in a bourbon. But I liked it a lot. I appreciate the geeky descriptions assuming there’s not an air of pretense - It’s nice when people aren’t afraid to be super into and excited about stuff. With Willett stuff I usually get a cinnamon candy and/or baking spice thing goin’ on. Curious if you might notice that yourself next time around. |
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Post by Ward on Oct 22, 2020 5:44:50 GMT -6
Well that might be my next rye. The BH was amazing. Last night it was the Dickel's and UGH... did not agree with me at all!
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Post by Johnkenn on Nov 10, 2020 22:34:09 GMT -6
Finishing the last sips of this...definitely a unique tasting bourbon. You can really taste the woodiness/earthiness of the barrels. If I collected bourbons, I would have this - bottles just don't seem to stick around with me, though.
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