Rye Whisky recommendations

[macjoe53]

"Rye Whiskey, Rye Whiskey. Rye Whiskey I cried. I'll drink that Rye whiskey till the day that I die...."

Don't remember what song that's from but I think it had something to do with rye whiskey.

[macjoe53]

Chorus: Rye whiskey, rye whiskey, rye whiskey, I cry.
If I don’t get rye whiskey, I surely will die.

If the ocean was whiskey, and I was a duck,
I’d dive to the bottom and never come up.

(Chorus)

I'll tune up my fiddle and rosin my bow,
And I'll make myself welcome wherever I go.

(Chorus)

I'll eat when I'm hungry; I’ll drink when I’m dry.
If I don’t get rye whiskey, I surely would die.

(Chorus)

Hiccups, oh, Lordy, how bad I do feel.
Hiccups, oh, Lordy, how bad I do feel.

This link has a sample of the song.

http://www.lyon.edu/wolfcollection/s...essrye1276.mp3

This link has the complete lyrics:
http://ingeb.org/songs/imarambl.html

[Che]

Originally Posted by mugwump

I keep a bottle of Old Overholt in the cabinet for the odd rye-based cocktail but I don't much care for the taste of it straight. If you're drinking Bulliet then you'll probably like rye whiskey as that's about as close to rye as a bourbon can get and still be called bourbon.

Agree. Bulleit is high in rye and I think not exactly old enough to vote. Old Overcoat isn't heavily matured either, I don't think. Different distillery and entire production etc. thus no real comparison to bulleit, but my understanding is the defunct but still famous A. H. Hirsch bourbons were fairly high rye mash. In other words, high rye doesn't always have to equate to a glass full of sandpaper or sharpnel.

That is to say I think well aged rye or high rye bourbon can be quite a bit different than their younger counterparts. The major exceptions recently appears to be Buffalo Trace's release of Thomas H. Handy barrel strength rye. I still haven't figured out how that's as young as is claimed but as refined and polished as it tastes. And then the Rittenhouse Rye BIB 100, which is very subtle and rather sub-dued for a young rye.

[DriftyGypsy]

Originally Posted by pnoon

Old Overholt is good as well.

I downed quite a bit of Old Overcoat in my misbegotten youth...

[Ivory Tower]

Had some Vintage Rye 21yr last night that was very smooth. I picked up a flavor like apple juice concentrate amongst all the other flavors.

[Eternal Rider]

I finally went out and bought some Wild Turkey Rye Whisky. I am drinking it right now and it isn't too bad. It something I am going to drink more often so this bottle isn't a lost.

Thanks for all the advice
Harland

[Che]

Originally Posted by Eternal Rider

I finally went out and bought some Wild Turkey Rye Whisky. I am drinking it right now and it isn't too bad. It something I am going to drink more often so this bottle isn't a lost.

Thanks for all the advice
Harland

There is supposed to be a new released W.T. "Russell's Reserve" Rye. You didn't by chance get a hold of that - did ya?

[Eternal Rider]

Originally Posted by Chè

There is supposed to be a new released W.T. "Russell's Reserve" Rye. You didn't by chance get a hold of that - did ya?

It was W.T. 101 Straight Rye that I bought. I haven't seen the "Russell's Reserve" around here, might have to look for some.

[Che]

http://www.pernod-ricard-usa.com/med...d=26&pr_id=265

I found this on it.

[Eternal Rider]

Originally Posted by Chè

http://www.pernod-ricard-usa.com/med...d=26&pr_id=265

I found this on it.

Thanks
Iwill be looking for some of this, it sounds good.

[macjoe53]

Picked up a bottle of Sazerac Rye ($20) to give it a try. I'll post a review after I've had a few drinks.

www.sazerac.com

[KASR]

I don't think it's a rye whiskey, but I highly recommend
1792 Ridgemont Reserve Barrel Select Bourbon Whiskey for some nice evening time sipping!