A Four Roses single barrel that I tried once at a buddies house might be the best bourbon I have drank so far. Unfortunately he killed the bottle before I realized there were multiple types. So I have high hopes for this small batch select.

Agree. SBS is elite.

AgHawkeye said:

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Dinner when it's just me.

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That 10 year rye is one of my absolute favorites.

If anyone frequents the Specs off of Smith St? in Houston, guy said it was the one downtown, please take a look and see what bottle of Westward they have one the shelf. I stopped by my store and had them do a search and the only bottles they had were in Houston but they are had strange names (like something you would see on a pick with an obnoxious tater sticker)

This is the rye that got me into rye. I love the 22, but the 23 is insanely good.

Science Denier said:

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Aggie Therapist said:

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Enjoy your tea.

I'm officially done with this forum.

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Before you leave, can you at least tell me if I'm in on the Garrison Bros pick?

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I was trolling.

Garrison Pick got pushed back. It was supposed to occur June 9th. Once we get a bottle yield, I will get a better estimate on how many will be available. Thank you for your patience.

Aggie Therapist said:

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4 Roses Pick should arrive at the end of July. Please settle up with your mules if you haven't done so already.

Yall will be sippin on something good for the Notre Dame game.

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Great news for a Friday!

But what about a GTS pick?

What about the 1792 pick - do you have a date?

"Some time this fall"

We have an opportunity for a 20 year old bourbon pick. They shop directly to you. Started a thread in food and spirits

Thoughts?

The United States Golf Association (USGA) and DEWAR'S have announced the "DEWAR'S Lemon Wedge" as the official cocktail of the U.S. Open Championship.

The cocktail puts an energizing twist on the classic "Highball," refreshing both the game of golf and Scotch whisky by showcasing a new spin on a classic. The recipe features DEWAR'S 12-year-old whisky, club soda and fresh lemonade, topped with a golf tee pick and lemon wedge for garnish.

Sounds great. Believe Dewars got an official US Open tie of some sort sometime in the last few years? Can't recall all of the details. It could just be that I noticed it for the first time a couple of years back.

My wife makes this drink using lemon juice and bourbon.

It's very good.

There is actually a cocktail and scotch thread on the Food and Spirits board.

Scotch is the absolute worse…

I'm not an experienced Rye drinker so I'm posing this question here. I have unopened bottles of Rye as follows:

1. Jack Daniel's SiB Rye
2. Michters straight Rye
3. Peerless Double Oak Rye
4. Still Austin cask strength Rye
5. Willett Family Estate SmB Rye

The JD and Michters are lower proof while the other three are comparatively higher (109 and above). Low proof prejudice aside, which one should I try first?

ISO: cheap scotch
FT: W12

2,1,4,5,3

That is just my guess on how much you will like them.

My order of New Riff Sour Mash Single Malt just arrived this morning and I'm trying it tonight. Will try the Michters during the game tomorrow night.

rca21978 said:

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I'm not an experienced Rye drinker so I'm posing this question here. I have unopened bottles of Rye as follows:

1. Jack Daniel's SiB Rye
2. Michters straight Rye
3. Peerless Double Oak Rye
4. Still Austin cask strength Rye
5. Willett Family Estate SmB Rye

The JD and Michters are lower proof while the other three are comparatively higher (109 and above). Low proof prejudice aside, which one should I try first?

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open them all, have your wife pour them and do a blind ranking.

AgDev has it right. 100% start with Michter's. It'll be good, but also the lowest on the rye content, so a nice sweeter entry.

BrokeAssAggie said:

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rca21978 said:

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I'm not an experienced Rye drinker so I'm posing this question here. I have unopened bottles of Rye as follows:

1. Jack Daniel's SiB Rye
2. Michters straight Rye
3. Peerless Double Oak Rye
4. Still Austin cask strength Rye
5. Willett Family Estate SmB Rye

The JD and Michters are lower proof while the other three are comparatively higher (109 and above). Low proof prejudice aside, which one should I try first?

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open them all, have your wife pour them and do a blind ranking.

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Aggie Therapist said:

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Science Denier said:

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Aggie Therapist said:

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Enjoy your tea.

I'm officially done with this forum.

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Before you leave, can you at least tell me if I'm in on the Garrison Bros pick?

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I was trolling.

Garrison Pick got pushed back. It was supposed to occur June 9th. Once we get a bottle yield, I will get a better estimate on how many will be available. Thank you for your patience.

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Yea. Figured that.

See the laugh/cry.

You can't quit this board.

I'm interested in trying these samples. When life slows down a little , we have to get together for a pour

The Michter's is the most approachable for a new rye drinker. That's how I got into it. I know a lot of people that like the Still Austin one who aren't bourbon drinkers as well. The JD Ryes are better than anything else they make imo. (Haven't had Coy Hill, just talking normal stuff) The willet rye is super minty imo. The peerless rye is good as well. You have a lot of great bottles there but I think the Michters and either the JD or SA are the places to start.

I live Rye. It's just a little bit drier. I probably lying drink more of it now than bourbon.

Aggie Therapist said:

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I'm interested in trying these samples. When life slows down a little , we have to get together for a pour

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pm me you address and ill send some out. I've got a good selection open right that will make for a good blind.

Just cracked the bottle of Stranahan's that i bought when i met AlaskanAg99 on my way down from VA. At 5 years and 125 proof, its decently hot but still has some pretty good sweetness.

JD ryes are great. Willett's age stated ryes can be otherworldly.

AgDev01 said:

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Aggie Therapist said:

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I'm interested in trying these samples. When life slows down a little , we have to get together for a pour

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pm me you address and ill send some out. I've got a good selection open right that will make for a good blind.

Just cracked the bottle of Stranahan's that i bought when i met AlaskanAg99 on my way down from VA. At 5 years and 125 proof, its decently hot but still has some pretty good sweetness.

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Stranahan's is my favorite

Have you cracked that Blood Oath yet? Thinking about picking it up but BO is a bit of a hit or miss for me.