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WI, USA
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Posted: 7/1/2024 12:12:28 PM EDT
Like the title says. What I am specifically looking for is a good, high rye budget rye whiskey.
Preferably something with a bit of proof to it, at least 90 to 100 proof, and especially something that won't do serious damage to the budget. It will be for making myself some old fashioneds. Thank for any and all suggestions. |
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OH, USA
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Posted: 7/1/2024 12:16:24 PM EDT
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Old Overholt 114
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USA
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Posted: 7/1/2024 12:25:30 PM EDT
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Try Old Forester or Russell 100 proof.
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UT, USA
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Posted: 7/1/2024 1:02:27 PM EDT
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High West Rye or Wyoming Whiskey Outrider (or Out Ryder).
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Posted: 7/1/2024 1:07:01 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Cooper1: Try Old Forester or Russell 100 proof. |
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Posted: 7/1/2024 1:09:28 PM EDT
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Michter’s Barrel Strength if you can find it; “regular” if you can’t.
 
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TX, USA
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Posted: 7/1/2024 1:17:36 PM EDT
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Try Devil's River Rye whiskey. Pretty darn good for the price! Distilled in San Antonio, Texas.
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Posted: 7/1/2024 1:30:21 PM EDT
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I thought you were required by law, to make Old Fashions with brandy in WI.
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Posted: 7/1/2024 1:49:58 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Morne: Old Overholt 114 |
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TN, USA
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Posted: 7/1/2024 1:53:59 PM EDT
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Try the Jack Daniel’s Bonded Rye. Their single and single barrel barrel proof is great as well. As others have stated, the Michter’s US-1 Rye is also really good.
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Posted: 7/1/2024 2:15:14 PM EDT
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Sazarac
Rittenhouse |
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USA
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Posted: 7/1/2024 2:21:02 PM EDT
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My Goto's for budget Rye's are Rittenhouse (Use that to may Manhattans) and Knob Creek (I drink that one straight).
You can even find Knob Creek barrel proof that's around 127 or so, that's a spicy rye! |
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Posted: 7/1/2024 2:21:50 PM EDT
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Old Forester is my go to budget rye.
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Posted: 7/1/2024 2:34:38 PM EDT
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Bulleit rye for a reasonable priced one.
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Posted: 7/1/2024 3:42:18 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Spgreen65: Try the Jack Daniel's Bonded Rye. Their single and single barrel barrel proof is great as well. As others have stated, the Michter's US-1 Rye is also really good. |
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Posted: 7/1/2024 5:28:54 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By ChicagoFoodie: Sazarac Rittenhouse |
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Posted: 7/1/2024 5:34:55 PM EDT
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CO, USA
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Posted: 7/1/2024 5:53:31 PM EDT
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I like the High West double rye.
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Posted: 7/1/2024 11:48:47 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By xCLAYBUSTERx: Wild Turkey 101 Rye https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/14611/IMG_2153_jpeg-3255506.JPG Came here to post this. Rare Breed Rye or Pikesville if you’re looking to spend a bit more |
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Posted: 7/2/2024 1:23:16 AM EDT
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Old Forester or Rare Breed
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Posted: 7/2/2024 3:14:11 AM EDT
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Before I retired, I took up the Whiskey and Smoke for the last ~5 year.
Wild Turkey Rye, i.e, Dirty Bird Whistle Pig Rye(s) Knob Creek Rye And a carton of unfiltered camels Once I retired, I just lost the desire without thinking or trying to. I quit drinking and smoking by about 4 month after I retired. Nothing against it but I just lost the desire and enjoyment. I see now it was how I was dealing with the bullshit stress - admittedly not a good way. Hell, I enjoyed the Whiskey and Smoke but not no more.  Attached File Attached File Attached File |
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WI, USA
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Posted: 7/2/2024 4:42:44 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By WWolfe: I thought you were required by law, to make Old Fashions with brandy in WI. My brother said something similar. He thought I was committing heresy. I just find that most brandies are rather bland and weak. I did find one that I like, but don't like paying $50 per bottle of Copper & Kings Butchertown Brandy. It is 125 proof, but I have to travel about an hour away to get it. |
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WI, USA
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Posted: 7/2/2024 4:53:56 PM EDT
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Thanks for all the replies.
I think I've tried most of the ones that were suggested, but for some it is the cost. I really don't want to keep spending $50 for a bottle to make an old fashioned with. (Knob Creek store pick and Rare Breed Rye) For others it is the fact that I need to travel about an hour to get that one. Old Forester 100 Rye) Some I don't recall having seen. (Old Overholt 114) My favorite has been Wild Turkey 101 Rye, but it has gone up and I'm trying to keep the budget low. Again, Thank You for all the replies and I will have to take a closer look the next time I go to the store. |
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Posted: 7/2/2024 5:05:00 PM EDT
[Last Edit: justsayin]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Cooper1: Try Old Forester or Russell 100 proof. Old Forester is 100 proof and around $25, most markets. It makes an acceptable old fashioned.  Another option is wild turkey 101 rye, I've got a bottle I keep forgetting about but hear it is quite good for the price. I can vouch for OF made with 101 bourbon. Hm, noted your reply. Sazerac is relatively inexpensive if you can find it, though it has a kind of clove taste to some folks you either love or hate. |
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OH, USA
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Posted: 7/3/2024 1:30:39 PM EDT
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I like Bulliet Rye for a rye whiskey. It’s 90 proof and the mash bill is 95%rye and 5% malted barley. Makes a great mixer and drinks straight just fine. Wild Turkey Rare Breed Rye is next on my list. If it’s anything like the regular Rare Breed, I may be in trouble.
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Posted: 7/5/2024 8:30:43 PM EDT
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The only rye I can tolerate is Willett. Not exactly cheap. But $70 was what I paid last trip down to KY.
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Posted: 7/6/2024 1:47:02 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By lovetohunt: I like Bulliet Rye for a rye whiskey. It’s 90 proof and the mash bill is 95%rye and 5% malted barley. Makes a great mixer and drinks straight just fine. Wild Turkey Rare Breed Rye is next on my list. If it’s anything like the regular Rare Breed, I may be in trouble. I must be getting old, completely forgot about Bulleit. I'd have to say it's damn good for the price, and makes great old fashioneds. Don't care for the Bourbon at all, but the Rye is well worth having a bottle on hand. |
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Posted: 7/6/2024 10:55:06 PM EDT
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Posted: 7/7/2024 5:24:08 PM EDT
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Also, JD Bonded Rye is killer
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USA
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Posted: 7/9/2024 10:01:16 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By gamboolman: Before I retired, I took up the Whiskey and Smoke for the last ~5 year. Wild Turkey Rye, i.e, Dirty Bird Whistle Pig Rye(s) Knob Creek Rye And a carton of unfiltered camels Once I retired, I just lost the desire without thinking or trying to. I quit drinking and smoking by about 4 month after I retired. Nothing against it but I just lost the desire and enjoyment. I see now it was how I was dealing with the bullshit stress - admittedly not a good way. Hell, I enjoyed the Whiskey and Smoke but not no more. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/135217/Camel_jpg-3255870.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/135217/whiskey_jpg-3255871.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/135217/Knob_Creek_jpg-3255873.JPG Wow - that's actually incredible. Those are two hardcore habits to have and then to just not want to anymore. Salute to you. |
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USA
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Posted: 7/9/2024 10:04:08 PM EDT
[Last Edit: bondservant2]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By xCLAYBUSTERx: Wild Turkey 101 Rye https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/14611/IMG_2153_jpeg-3255506.JPG Wild Turkey all the things... |
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MO, USA
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Posted: 7/19/2024 8:06:25 PM EDT
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If you want super cheap and decent....Redemption Rye.
However, I'd spend a bit more and get: Wild Turkey Rare Breed Rye Willet 4yr Rye Pursuit United Rye |
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Posted: 7/19/2024 8:52:12 PM EDT
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