I was planning to mention the same thing regarding MGP. Excellent rye juice. Any on that list would be perfect for a spicy rye fan. Rossville Union is another MGP bottle, but may run a bit higher. I also enjoyed Pikesville rye, but it's a 51% rye so not as spicy.
Rye recommendations
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Rossville Union Straight Rye Whiskey is one of MGP;s bottlings but its 43.00 USD here... Bulleit and Redemption much cheaper in FL.
Florida has no state control, they only require that Liquor be sold in a separate store. Wine and Beer can be bought in grocery and convenience stores. When I lived in PA. they controlled all wine and spirits sales, so familiar with a control state and how they work. Not a bad deal but it can limit stock for specialty liquor...
Sorry @ByMyBeard I was still on first page of thread replying to @Spang. When it posted, I advanced to the number two page and read you already mentioned Rossville and price.
Attention to all interested parties: Evan was the original poster, I am but a lowly follower of his recommendation. That is all.
I schemed for years to finally get next to a bottle of Old Portrero. That set the bar for me for a couple years but it was a darn expensive bar! Only bought it by the double in a little country bar I used to attend.
I've had most of the ones listed. My current favourite is Lot No. 40:
Made by Hiram Walker Canada. It's all-rye and very smooth. Of course, being in Canada I can get it easily, but my son who lives in Oregon can get it there. It's so good I never mix it with anything -- I'll use Old Overcoat
for that.
O.H.
I've had most of the ones listed. My current favourite is Lot No. 40:
Made by Hiram Walker Canada. It's all-rye and very smooth. Of course, being in Canada I can get it easily, but my son who lives in Oregon can get it there. It's so good I never mix it with anything -- I'll use Old Overcoat
for that.O.H.
No worries, I don't need any credit for good whiskey. Now, a glass of it on the other hand...
High West Double Rye is spicy and delicious but a bit on the pricey side. Makes a fantastic manhattan. George Dickle as mentioned above is delicious, nice spice, and cheap. My go to is Old Overholt, good, tasty and very cheap.
If you are looking to branch out in your vermouth exploration for manhattans, I recommend La Copa, a Spanish vermouth from Gonzales and Byass. Deep, rich, delicious.
If you are looking to branch out in your vermouth exploration for manhattans, I recommend La Copa, a Spanish vermouth from Gonzales and Byass. Deep, rich, delicious.
I always have 3-4 different 750ml bottles of rye that I'm trying and rotating, but there is ALWAYS a 1.75l bottle of Bulleit Rye on my bar. It's a great rye whiskey.
George Dickel is my favorite. Not expensive and really good.
Isn't the Rendesvous bottling more expensive? I haven't bought it but I remember looking at it when getting the double rye and Rendesvous was at least 50% more.
You're correct...I think I read it wrong the first time.
No Rye is $20 or $21 here in Virginia. Bulleit is like $40 last I looked. I like Jim Beam's Pre-Prohibition Rye myself.
I know I’m pretty late to this thread, but if you’re in Maryland the Baltimore Spirits Company makes rye whiskey 100% distilled in Baltimore. It’s spicy but smooth, not harsh at all, ideal for sipping. Their special releases (maple syrup barrel, toasted barrel) are delicious. All the special releases are now three years old; the regular rye is two. Highly recommend!
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Several folk have mentioned Old Overholt. Anyone tried their higher proof expression?
Rittenhouse or Old Forester
+1 on High West Double Rye.... I drink it on ice and enjoy it quite a bit and it isnt priced that much higher than others mentioned here.
