deif
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Post by deif on Jan 2, 2023 7:21:47 GMT -6
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Post by Ward on Jan 2, 2023 17:24:29 GMT -6
Rye is definitely getting 'snooty' these days.
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Post by Johnkenn on Jan 4, 2023 9:30:41 GMT -6
It’s gotten ridiculous. There are legitimately bad bourbons going for $60 plus these days.
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Post by Ward on Jan 4, 2023 17:41:41 GMT -6
Well.... I have a bunch of lonely bottles this month, as I'm doing another dry month. But awaiting are Elijah Craig, Knob and Sazerac ryes and a bunch of bourbons too.
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Post by jeremygillespie on Jan 5, 2023 12:29:12 GMT -6
Yeah the good old days of $23 Elmer T Lee are far behind us.
Honestly I stick to Elijah, Woodford, or one of the nicer Old Forrester offerings these days. Hopefully those won’t shoot up any higher.
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Post by Ward on Jan 5, 2023 17:43:04 GMT -6
Yeah the good old days of $23 Elmer T Lee are far behind us. Honestly I stick to Elijah, Woodford, or one of the nicer Old Forrester offerings these days. Hopefully those won’t shoot up any higher. Which do you all prefer: Elijah Rye or Knob Creek rye? of course also Sazerac and Basil Hayden Dark Rye. |
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Post by jeremygillespie on Jan 5, 2023 17:59:14 GMT -6
I straight up haven’t really ventured very far into many Rye offerings. Perhaps this weekend I’ll pick one up and give it a shot!
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Post by jacobamerritt on Jan 6, 2023 1:56:42 GMT -6
Yeah the good old days of $23 Elmer T Lee are far behind us. Honestly I stick to Elijah, Woodford, or one of the nicer Old Forrester offerings these days. Hopefully those won’t shoot up any higher. Which do you all prefer: Elijah Rye or Knob Creek rye? of course also Sazerac and Basil Hayden Dark Rye. Elijah Craig rye... I was just in Cali and saw Sazerac everywhere. Some stores only $20! But generally- EC Rye. Old Overholt 4 year rye is solid too and still cheap. Same with Old Forester and Dickel. All under $30 typically. Great for cocktails and even neat. |
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Post by jacobamerritt on Jan 6, 2023 1:58:55 GMT -6
I straight up haven’t really ventured very far into many Rye offerings. Perhaps this weekend I’ll pick one up and give it a shot! Got a budget? If you see it, New Riff rye is really decent. Especially if you see a single barrel. Wild Turkey Rare Breed rye is bangin' - Ive seen it for $46-60 depending on where you are. That would be a good foray into a rye you could sip (if you are ok with a little higher proof) |
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Post by jacobamerritt on Jan 6, 2023 2:01:42 GMT -6
People sleep on the Benchmarks... Some are under $20! But yes- the bottles that used to be 20-40 that were exceptional are now getting flipped for hundreds or thousands. They were probably underpriced but now its ridiculous. Still some good shelfers out there if you know what to look for though
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Post by Johnkenn on Jan 9, 2023 9:45:54 GMT -6
People sleep on the Benchmarks... Some are under $20! But yes- the bottles that used to be 20-40 that were exceptional are now getting flipped for hundreds or thousands. They were probably underpriced but now its ridiculous. Still some good shelfers out there if you know what to look for though The Benchmark Full Proof is exceptional. Like $25 in KY. It really tastes like young Stagg (jr). I’m not being hyperbolic - it’s has the same flavor profile for sure - just not the flavor explosion and finish. No idea on the other BM’s in that line. They don’t sell them in TN, but I’ve bought a bunch at a time online. |
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Post by Johnkenn on Jan 9, 2023 9:49:31 GMT -6
Btw - Rittenhouse Rye is an excellent Rye at around $30. Same for the standard Old Forester Rye. I really only drink/prefer rye in various mixed drinks…still drink mostly bourbon neat.
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Post by jacobamerritt on Jan 9, 2023 12:59:04 GMT -6
People sleep on the Benchmarks... Some are under $20! But yes- the bottles that used to be 20-40 that were exceptional are now getting flipped for hundreds or thousands. They were probably underpriced but now its ridiculous. Still some good shelfers out there if you know what to look for though The Benchmark Full Proof is exceptional. Like $25 in KY. It really tastes like young Stagg (jr). I’m not being hyperbolic - it’s has the same flavor profile for sure - just not the flavor explosion and finish. No idea on the other BM’s in that line. They don’t sell them in TN, but I’ve bought a bunch at a time online. I'll be in Nashville in late February. If the timing works, I could try to mule you down some Benchmark stuff... The single barrels can be excellent, and bottled in bond is very good. Also- how sad that we have to mule $20 bottles of bourbon across state lines because hedge fund managers saw an article in GQ about the bourbon secondary market.  |
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Post by Johnkenn on Jan 9, 2023 13:12:09 GMT -6
The Benchmark Full Proof is exceptional. Like $25 in KY. It really tastes like young Stagg (jr). I’m not being hyperbolic - it’s has the same flavor profile for sure - just not the flavor explosion and finish. No idea on the other BM’s in that line. They don’t sell them in TN, but I’ve bought a bunch at a time online. I'll be in Nashville in late February. If the timing works, I could try to mule you down some Benchmark stuff... The single barrels can be excellent, and bottled in bond is very good. Also- how sad that we have to mule $20 bottles of bourbon across state lines because hedge fund managers saw an article in GQ about the bourbon secondary market. No shit man...why don't they sell it in TN? You'd think they'd distribute it everywhere so they'd undercut the secondary market. BTW - yes! Be my mule! |
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Post by plinker on Jan 10, 2023 1:11:47 GMT -6
Been digging Darby Rye — good value.
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Post by plinker on Jan 10, 2023 1:12:57 GMT -6
Oh, and there’s a plethora of fine tasting Irish whiskeys going for cheap these days.
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Post by Ward on Jan 18, 2023 8:19:18 GMT -6
Oh, and there’s a plethora of fine tasting Irish whiskeys going for cheap these days. mmm mmm mmm . . . filtered through sods. |
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Post by plinker on Jan 18, 2023 11:07:04 GMT -6
Oh, and there’s a plethora of fine tasting Irish whiskeys going for cheap these days. mmm mmm mmm . . . filtered through sods. Sods, if your lucky! |
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Post by Ward on Jan 18, 2023 12:08:52 GMT -6
mmm mmm mmm . . . filtered through sods. Sods, if your lucky! HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA . . . touché |
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Post by ericn on Apr 19, 2023 20:45:25 GMT -6
How about a $40 Blended? Did I mention it’s considered the best new whiskey?
internetwines
Yeah they are just down the street, just like Tom’s Town and Rieger. Yeah it’s a fun neighborhood!
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Post by popmann on May 29, 2024 20:57:05 GMT -6
I'll be in Nashville in late February. If the timing works, I could try to mule you down some Benchmark stuff... The single barrels can be excellent, and bottled in bond is very good. Also- how sad that we have to mule $20 bottles of bourbon across state lines because hedge fund managers saw an article in GQ about the bourbon secondary market. No shit man...why don't they sell it in TN? You'd think they'd distribute it everywhere so they'd undercut the secondary market. BTW - yes! Be my mule! Benchmark at ALL? Or that specific one? Store down the road from me carries it. Buffalo Trace is the harder one to find. Drove a ways to find that last weekend, because it gets talked up….and I’ve never casually run into it. That store? Zero Benchmark. Same distillery. I’ve got to think that’s some marketing something on their part with their 12 brand names….anyway. $40 Buffalo Trace was maybe a TOUCH more refined than the $17 small batch or something Benchmark. I’ve never had the $11 regular Benchmark….or the full proof. I’ll look next time I’m there. |
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Post by Johnkenn on May 29, 2024 22:35:30 GMT -6
No shit man...why don't they sell it in TN? You'd think they'd distribute it everywhere so they'd undercut the secondary market. BTW - yes! Be my mule! Benchmark at ALL? Or that specific one? Store down the road from me carries it. Buffalo Trace is the harder one to find. Drove a ways to find that last weekend, because it gets talked up….and I’ve never casually run into it. That store? Zero Benchmark. Same distillery. I’ve got to think that’s some marketing something on their part with their 12 brand names….anyway. $40 Buffalo Trace was maybe a TOUCH more refined than the $17 small batch or something Benchmark. I’ve never had the $11 regular Benchmark….or the full proof. I’ll look next time I’m there. Yeah the BM line that has the Top Shelf, Single Barrel, Full Proof - are all good. Stellar for the money. I’ve pretty much been off drinking for the last year, but I thought that BM Full Proof was the Best Buy on the market. It tasted like younger Stagg…flavor profile was there when the proof was high enough. |
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Post by popmann on May 30, 2024 6:38:09 GMT -6
I always think “why is someone responding to a thread from years ago….now?”
….and then I go and do it.
A year without bourbon? Feels like I have missed a lot. We should do coffee some time.
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Post by jacobamerritt on Jun 3, 2024 14:58:12 GMT -6
I always think “why is someone responding to a thread from years ago….now?” ….and then I go and do it. A year without bourbon? Feels like I have missed a lot. We should do coffee some time. Buffalo Trace really should be about $25, not $40. So finding it a touch better than the Benchmark makes sense... I'd probably rather have the Benchmark Single Barrel over BT... |
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Post by popmann on Jun 4, 2024 5:12:51 GMT -6
Had to drive a ways to find a store that had it. And that’s after years of casually looking at whatever store I was in.
It was on my radar because I looked up who was using non GMO corn to make their mash. 4 Roses. Wild Turkey. Buffalo Trace. And if you count Jack Daniels, since it’s basically filtered bourbon. Other three I tried right away. Buffalo Trace was my white whale.
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