ChiefsPlanet - Food and Drink Any Bourbon drinkers out there?

The store had $12 off Makers Mark Cask Strength so I bought some. I'm not a fan. I love higher alcohol bourbons, but this just doesn't have much flavor at all. I don't drink MM often so I'm not sure how this compares to their rest, but it isn't hitting me right. For reference, EH Taylor Barrel Proof is probably my favorite bourbon to drink.

I found the cask strength to give it a little more taste than regular Makers but it seemed very in your face. I wasnt a huge fan and would spend that kind of money on it.

shitgoose

05-13-2020 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by crayzkirk (Post 14968529)

So, any recommendations on a good rye whisky? Also I like scotch better than bourbon.

Lots of good recommendations already but another solid, readily available Rye that I love is Russel's Reserve 6yr.

phisherman

05-13-2020 08:29 PM

Russell's Reserve 6 year rye is great. Just a few years ago, Smooth Ambler Old Scout 7 year old Rye was still around for like $35 a bottle. Same with Jefferson's Rye, 10 year old rye for around $30 a bottle. Now anything age stated has gone through the roof price-wise. I really enjoyed Pikeville Rye for around $50.

OnTheWarpath15

05-13-2020 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by bowener (Post 14969844)

The store had $12 off Makers Mark Cask Strength so I bought some. I'm not a fan. I love higher alcohol bourbons, but this just doesn't have much flavor at all. I don't drink MM often so I'm not sure how this compares to their rest, but it isn't hitting me right. For reference, EH Taylor Barrel Proof is probably my favorite bourbon to drink.

In fairness, one of these is readily available and the other is a ****ing unicorn.

OnTheWarpath15

05-13-2020 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by shitgoose (Post 14969973)

Lots of good recommendations already but another solid, readily available Rye that I love is Russel's Reserve 6yr.

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Originally Posted by phisherman (Post 14970149)

Russell's 6 Rye is my next bottle, I've heard too many good things about it.

Miles

05-13-2020 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by OnTheWarpath15 (Post 14968852)

If (big if) you can find it, I'd highly recommend Colonel EH Taylor Straight Rye.

Otherwise the Willett 4 as mentioned, as well as High West's Yippie-Ki-Yay.

Michter's isn't bad on the value side of things, and Bulleit if you're pinching pennies. ($21 a bottle in AZ)

These are all good suggestions. I’m generally been a fan of most High West products I’ve tried.

Another that is a little more pricey and can be harder to find is Angels Envy Rye. It’s finished in rum casks which adds a interesting spin and a sweeter finish.

ChiTown

05-13-2020 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by crayzkirk (Post 14968529)

So, any recommendations on a good rye whisky? Also I like scotch better than bourbon.

The 2 best Rye’s I’ve had are Templeton Rye 6 Year and High West Rendezvous Rye. Both are extremely solid.

srvy	05-13-2020 09:34 PM

Noone has mentioned Old Overholt yet :D. You may not know it but you have probably drunk it. Any bar if you asked for a whiskey and soda you were gonna get Old Overcoat as I call it the standard-bearer of bar Rye Whiskey since Bill Hickock was bellying up in Dodge City.

cooper barrett

05-14-2020 01:04 AM

FIFY

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Originally Posted by srvy (Post 14970260)

Noone has mentioned Old Overholt yet :D. You may not know it but you have probably drunk it. Any bar if you asked for a whiskey and soda you were gonna get Old OverHoat as I call it the standard-bearer of bar Rye Whiskey since Bill Hickock was bellying up in Dodge City.

Another American institution bought by the Japanese.

Titty Meat

05-14-2020 02:40 AM

bowener

05-14-2020 07:07 AM

I can get it about every other month. I've still got vendor connections from my old managing days. The problem is I can't let it set on the shelf long enough to last me until I have the chance at the next one.

InvinciBill

05-14-2020 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Miles (Post 14970219)

These are all good suggestions. I’m generally been a fan of most High West products I’ve tried.

The Bourye is on point.

OnTheWarpath15

05-14-2020 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by bowener (Post 14970495)

Lucky bastard!

shitgoose