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Apr 11, 2017 21:15
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Four Roses Single Barrel (optional private selection)
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Apr 11, 2017 21:20
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Josh Lyman posted:Bulleit Rye I'm going to counter this with suggesting a more interesting rye like something from High West or Russell's Reserve Single Barrel
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Apr 11, 2017 21:21
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Josh Lyman posted:Bulleit Rye is terrible and you should buy rittenhouse instead 
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Apr 11, 2017 21:29
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Bulleit Rye is easy and cheap to get in 'Yurp (UK especially). I'm not being much help here Jamsta fucked around with this message at 23:49 on Apr 11, 2017 |
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Apr 11, 2017 23:46
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Rittenhouse is an incredible Rye. I mean, it's not the best, but it's a mile better than anything else that costs the same. I love it.
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Apr 12, 2017 00:01
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I haven't been able to find Rittenhouse in a couple years. Sad.
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Apr 12, 2017 00:18
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mekilljoydammit posted:I haven't been able to find Rittenhouse in a couple years. Sad.
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Apr 12, 2017 00:24
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It's regularly available in MA/RI too
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Apr 12, 2017 00:32
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There are definitely better ryes than Rittenhouse, but at that price range and being 100 proof... Super tough finding better value for money
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Apr 12, 2017 00:38
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Bulleit is decent. Their rye, as many others, is sourced from MGP. But it's cheap and last time I checked they weren't trying to pass it off as something they made themselves. It finds its way into my liquor cabinet with regularity. Eagle Rare is one of my favourite bourbons. I'd get that if I were looking to spend.
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Apr 12, 2017 05:09
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For a European who hasn't had much bourbon, something with the iconic bourbon flavor seems like a good buy instead of a niche rye. I'd look for Blanton's, it's really balanced and tasty for a bourbon novice.
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Apr 12, 2017 06:11
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I don't have much a palate for ryes since I almost exclusively use them for cocktails, but I never hear anyone recommend Buffalo Trace in here, so there's my recommendation.
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Apr 12, 2017 22:38
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Could upgrade to Pikesville Rye if you're looking to grab something higher end. Same barrels as Rittenhouse I believe, just more aging (6 years) and stronger proof. Another good one to look for if you like higher proof stuff is Old Grand-dad 114. Or Booker's. Can't go wrong with Four Roses Single Barrel and Eagle Rare, though, as several folks have mentioned.
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Apr 13, 2017 05:28
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saltyslug posted:Visiting Boston from Europe next week and want to get a bottle of something American. Some experience with Irish/Scotch but almost none with American stuff. No preferences flavourwise; a budget of, let's say, $60. kidsafe posted:Four Roses Single Barrel (optional private selection) Deceptive Thinker posted:... Russell's Reserve Single Barrel Both excellent suggestions. Jimmy Russell and Jim Rutledge are the top master distillers in America and both personally select every barrel that goes into the bottles suggested above. I would also suggest Bakers. In general I am not a fan of Beam products but I absolutely love Bakers for some reason.
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Apr 13, 2017 06:36
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Rutledge actually 'retired' 1.5 years ago, but he did great things helping bring Four Roses back from the dead. And apparently now he's trying to do his own thing... https://www.jwrutledgedistilleryllc.com/ TobinHatesYou fucked around with this message at 06:53 on Apr 13, 2017 |
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Apr 13, 2017 06:48
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kidsafe posted:Rutledge actually 'retired' 1.5 years ago, but he did great things helping bring Four Roses back from the dead. And apparently now he's trying to do his own thing... Well gently caress, I didn't know. I met him once, some years back and he was very passionate about the brand and sincerely interested in my thoughts on 4R Single Barrel. I told him honestly that it was the best bourbon I've ever tasted and you could see his whole body relax. I'm a nobody, but even my opinion was important to him. It might have been a practiced response but I don't think so, I believe he was sincere about putting out the best bottle possible. Jimmy Russell and son, Eddie, are jovial and welcoming. I was very impressed with both. But what impressed me most was the entire Wild Turkey distillery and it's lack of technology. Contrast against Buffalo Trace which is very high tech. Woodford which is somewhere in the middle.
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Apr 13, 2017 07:09
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Jim Rutledge spent like 5 minutes rinsing the remnants of peat out my Glencairn glass with bottled water at WhiskyFest SF so I could properly taste his whiskies.
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Apr 13, 2017 07:15
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4R single barrel was the gateway bourbon for me, and I still remember the flavor of it when I combined it with some smoked duck breast. Amazing.
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Apr 13, 2017 07:24
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Thanks for the suggestions. I can get some of them here (e.g. Bulleit, Four Roses, Eagle Rare 10) so I'm making a spreadsheet i can consult when I'm over. Feel free to keep them coming.
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Apr 13, 2017 13:20
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Vox Nihili posted:Could upgrade to Pikesville Rye if you're looking to grab something higher end. Same barrels as Rittenhouse I believe, just more aging (6 years) and stronger proof. I went to get an article about OGD 114 being discontinued and instead I found one saying that they let their supply run out but have decided to continue producing later this year. 
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Apr 13, 2017 13:24
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saltyslug posted:Thanks for the suggestions. I can get some of them here (e.g. Bulleit, Four Roses, Eagle Rare 10) so I'm making a spreadsheet i can consult when I'm over. Feel free to keep them coming. Where in Boston are you staying? There are a couple of good whiskey shops right downtown, and a bunch outside of the city.
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Apr 13, 2017 13:25
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I'll be in East Cambridge.
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Apr 13, 2017 13:35
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Hm, so I'm hearing that I need to try 4 Roses and the single barrel offerings. Sigh, how terrible, more bourbon to drink. 
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Apr 13, 2017 14:31
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Vox Nihili posted:Can't go wrong with Four Roses Single Barrel and Eagle Rare, though, as several folks have mentioned. Finally found Four Roses Single Barrel a few months ago, and it was pretty drat good. I like the richness compared to most other bourbons. mekilljoydammit posted:Hm, so I'm hearing that I need to try 4 Roses and the single barrel offerings. Sigh, how terrible, more bourbon to drink. At least even the worst bourbon and rye whiskies mix decently with pop. That's the excuse I give myself to buy new bottles.
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Apr 13, 2017 14:54
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saltyslug posted:Thanks for the suggestions. I can get some of them here (e.g. Bulleit, Four Roses, Eagle Rare 10) so I'm making a spreadsheet i can consult when I'm over. Feel free to keep them coming. Random thought: if you have any familiarity with more affordable bourbons and know which ones of those you like better, that might give you an idea of which more "upscale" bourbon you'd like best. Eagle Rare > Buffalo Trace Russell's Reserve > Wild Turkey 101 Four Roses Single Barrel > Four Roses Small Batch >> Four Roses yellow label
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Apr 13, 2017 19:01
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mojo1701a posted:Finally found Four Roses Single Barrel a few months ago, and it was pretty drat good. I like the richness compared to most other bourbons. Years ago I had a Single Barrel that was not good (At a bottle share I do with a few friends occasionally). Maybe it was just a bad batch or something, but it turned me off Four Roses.
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Apr 13, 2017 19:14
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MalleusDei posted:Years ago I had a Single Barrel that was not good (At a bottle share I do with a few friends occasionally). Maybe it was just a bad batch or something, but it turned me off Four Roses. I think someone here mentioned that there's probably more variance in bottling because of the single barrel. Like I said, worse comes to worst you just paid a bit more than usual for mixing whisky.
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Apr 13, 2017 20:32
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mojo1701a posted:At least even the worst bourbon and rye whiskies mix decently with pop...  No I used to mix them when I was young, but I gave up sweetened drinks years ago and now can't stand them except that maybe once a year I get a craving for ginger ale or root beer. sean10mm posted:Eagle Rare > Buffalo Trace Hmmm, well that makes sense. I've never really been a fan of either one but never associated those two. Just like Bookers > Beam, I guess. Never cared for either of those either. Though oddly I love Bakers which is also a Beam product.
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Apr 13, 2017 20:46
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wormil posted:
Really? Rye and coke-- hell, actual rye whisky and ginger ale is really nice.
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Apr 13, 2017 21:33
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wormil posted:
My understanding is that they're exactly the same thing made in the same place, except Eagle Rare is just older.
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Apr 13, 2017 22:24
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mojo1701a posted:Really? Rye and coke-- hell, actual rye whisky and ginger ale is really nice. Yeah, 20 years ago I would have liked a mixer, not now. Occasionally I will drink a screwdriver, the only way I can stand vodka is mixed with something. It's odd, after years off sugary drinks they feel slimy or clingy, for lack of a better term, in my mouth and the texture puts me off as much as the taste. Just to clarify, when I mentioned ginger ale or root beer, I drink them plain, no alcohol. sean10mm posted:My understanding is that they're exactly the same thing made in the same place, except Eagle Rare is just older. I toured Buffalo Trace, seems like I should have known that; maybe I did once.
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Apr 14, 2017 02:19
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sean10mm posted:My understanding is that they're exactly the same thing made in the same place, except Eagle Rare is just older. Same mashbill, same barrel stock. Main difference is that Eagle Rare is aged at least ten years, which is pretty substantial for a bourbon. In theory, they also pick superior barrels that fit within the ER flavor profile. If you run into ER store picks I highly recommend giving one a try. The one I tried was $30 w/ immensely oily feel and strong apple flavor on top of the usual caramel backbone, finished it off in two weeks. Edit: anything in the top left corner likely comes from the same set of barrels: 
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Apr 14, 2017 02:42
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Vox Nihili posted:Same mashbill, same barrel stock. Main difference is that Eagle Rare is aged at least ten years, which is pretty substantial for a bourbon. In theory, they also pick superior barrels that fit within the ER flavor profile. I have an Eagle Rare store pick that tastes almost exactly like a proofed down GTS
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Apr 14, 2017 12:40
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Deceptive Thinker posted:Where in Boston are you staying? There are a couple of good whiskey shops right downtown, and a bunch outside of the city. Would you mind posting your favorites? I'm in Boston and outside of total wine I don't really have a shop I like.
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Apr 16, 2017 01:52
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Horn posted:Would you mind posting your favorites? I'm in Boston and outside of total wine I don't really have a shop I like. Total Wine's prices are going to be hard to beat but for selection there are a few niche shops In the city: Gordon's or Federal South: Norfolk (biggest whisky selection in New England) or Yankee (good prices)
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Apr 16, 2017 03:23
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mojo1701a posted:At least even the worst bourbon and rye whiskies mix decently with pop. That's the excuse I give myself to buy new bottles. God no. Drown them in ice and add a splash of water, even the worst whiskeys i've ever tried taste better with enough dilution. Pop just adds in that extra special burp in the middle of the night as your heartburn kicks in.
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Apr 18, 2017 06:56
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I was just in Trader Joe's, and saw Paul John whisky, from Goa, India. Has anyone tasted their Brilliance and Edited bottlings? Here's the Wikipedia page: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_John_(whisky)
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Apr 30, 2017 18:53
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 local store has Aberlour 12 at $99.99 for some inexplicable reason. For reference, that's about $30 over what their price for Balvenie 12 Doublewood and Macallan 12
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May 2, 2017 01:04
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Jim Beam Double Oaked was on sale so I picked up a bottle. I'm not a big fan of Beam products but it smells terrific. It's definitely Beam, heavy on the vanilla, very sweet. Will post more after spending some time with it.
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May 3, 2017 07:36
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