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Kinda looks that way too [emoji736]
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Amazing selection.
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A couple of buddies and I got together for a Rye side by side yesterday. It's incredible the amount of variance within Rye.
The versions are the following:
-Highwest Double Rye
-Midwinter's Night Dream - Act 5
-Kentucky Owl 11yr Rye - 110 proof (1st Bottling)
-Kentucky Owl 11yr Rye - 101 proof (2nd Bottling)
-Michters Barrel Strength
-Michters Toasted Barrel
-Russels Reserve Rye
-Angels Envy Finished Rye
Not pictured but also consumed:
-Willet 4 year Rye (way different than the 3 yr)
-EHT Barrel Strength
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How much should an EHTaylor Small Batch cost? I’m at the liquor store now and they want $100
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Originally posted by Throwin Darts View Post
Just checked Total Wines website. $100 is crazy. $37 if you can find it at total wine if I’m looking at the right bottle
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Originally posted by Throwin Darts View Post
$34 at Specs, just bought 3
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My pick ups this evening. Guy at store talked highly of Noah's Mill and said it's hard to come by.Attached FilesComment
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Noah’s mill is made by Willet and I like it a lot more than their pot still 2018 expression.Originally posted by MLank View PostComment
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Huge variety right here. How did y'all rate them?Originally posted by Snacks View Post
A couple of buddies and I got together for a Rye side by side yesterday. It's incredible the amount of variance within Rye.
The versions are the following:
-Highwest Double Rye
-Midwinter's Night Dream - Act 5
-Kentucky Owl 11yr Rye - 110 proof (1st Bottling)
-Kentucky Owl 11yr Rye - 101 proof (2nd Bottling)
-Michters Barrel Strength
-Michters Toasted Barrel
-Russels Reserve Rye
-Angels Envy Finished Rye
Not pictured but also consumed:
-Willet 4 year Rye (way different than the 3 yr)
-EHT Barrel Strength
-Blantons
Some of these I love, some I won't buy again.Comment
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It's difficult because the flavor profiles are so varied.Originally posted by wdtorque View Post
The guys who didn't have much tasting experience rated almost the opposite what the more experienced guys rated.
Here's my list:
Best Nose: Midwinters Night Dream
Maple blast on the nose, really smooth. The palate and finish were both a little flat to me.
Best Palate: Kentucky Owl (first expression)
Lots of earth notes here (leather, fresh grass, sandlewood) probably the most complex from the lineup. Not a beginners rye for sure.
Best Finish: Angels Envy Double Rye
This was the sweetest rye I have every tasted, by far (*finished in rum casks*). It tastes just like it smells on the nose. Vanilla/Carmel BOMB I mean just an explosion. The finish is like key lime pie. Not something I could drink a ton of because of the sweetness but an excellent desert rye.
Best Overall: Thomas Handy Sazerac
This was a super hot one at 132 proof. It was really difficult deciding in this line up, but overall I think the Sazy wins out by just being a really solid rye and not trying to be anything else.
A little hot on the nose, definite cereal notes with a slight vanilla/cinnamon undertone. Hot on the tongue (better if it breathes for 10 mins or so), vanilla notes come out more along with some black pepper.
Finish had some figs/cereal/little vanilla.
Biggest Disappointment: Kentucky Owl 2nd Expression
I was really looking forward to trying this and it really just fell flat. It was smooth and had the classic rye notes but I didn't pick up anything interesting from it. Fine for a daily drinker, but for the price I would sub it with Russels.Comment
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Good Deal, thanks for the info. I've got a bottle of THS I'm going to open soon. I'm a big fan of the Michter's Barrels Strengh and MW Dram myself. Great selection btw.Comment
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