Whiskey(Not Bourbon)

[Vigilant]

High West's limited fall release: A Midwinter Night's Dram is among the best blended rye whiskies on the market but very difficult to acquire.

High West also make several other rye whiskies and if I can't find a Midwinter then the make another limited rye that it easier to find and modest in price called Yippee Ki-Yay

Have had the regular High West, and it was OK, have not tried the others you mentioned?

 

[melensdad]

They make quite a few good options.

Bour-Rye ... which is obviously a blend of bourbon & rye
American Prairie Reserve ... which is a bourbon

They have several others. I believe most are ryes or rye blends.

 

[JettaKnight]

At $17 a bottle, Old Overholt is my go-to rye.

 

[rkwhyte2]

Oh I enjoy Scotch

Monkey Shoulder Scotch whiskey is a nice starter if you wanted to get into the Scotch world. It has a nice amount of smoke without being overbearing.

 

[rkwhyte2]

So I bought a bottle of WhipperSnapper Oregon Spirit. It was about $28@750ml. Heavy alcohol nose with the first sip being kinda sweet. The backend just tastes kind of young to me. Consumed neat. Poured the wife a drink mixed with cola and she seems to like it.

 

[jbombelli]

Added to the list. Where might I find this delicious beverage?

Add me to the Red Breast list. I've often found it at Vine and Table, in Carmel. I haven't been in a few months now, but they have an extensive selection of quality whiskies.

 

[rkwhyte2]

Add me to the Red Breast list. I've often found it at Vine and Table, in Carmel. I haven't been in a few months now, but they have an extensive selection of quality whiskies.

Found it today at Crown Liqueurs in Carmel. They had 3 types of Red Breast on the shelves. I wanted to try it but for the moment the price stopped me.

 

[Vigilant]

Found it today at Crown Liqueurs in Carmel. They had 3 types of Red Breast on the shelves. I wanted to try it but for the moment the price stopped me.

Told you it weren't cheap!

 

[rkwhyte2]

Told you it weren't cheap!

Not too bad just more than I was ready to spend at that time. Well that and I know that the wife will want some and she will mix it just she has done with scotch I have brought home. I could feel my ancestors spinning when she did that.

 

[raptrbreth]

If price isn’t an object, Midleton’s Irish Whiskey is the best I have ever tasted, bar none. I do not like peat so scotch is out for me unless it is Dalwhinnie or Glenkinchie.

 

[Bigtanker]

Up for more suggestions. I'm just getting into the sippin' whiskey. I started with Jameson Irish. I enjoy it.

 

[jbombelli]

I'm a fan of Old Pulteney 12, a nice briny single malt highland whisky. For more smoky, peaty goodness, my favorites are Ardbeg Ten and Lagavulin 16. For Irish whiskies I like Redbreast 12, and Redbreast 12 Cask Strength. My standard go-to however for a good daily drinking Irish is plain old Jameson.

I never got into rye all that much, or Canadian whiskies in general. But Lot 40 is pretty darn good.

OH.. Michter's American isn't bourbon, and it's outstanding.

 

[rkwhyte2]

Give Yellow Rose Rye a try if you can find it. A very nice rye whiskey coming out of Texas. One of the better rye whiskeys I have tried.

 

[rkwhyte2]

Another good Irish whiskey would be Porter. Fairly easy to find and well worth what they are charging.

 

[Hoosier45]

Drinking some Jameson Caskmates IPA edition right now. Not bad. I like Middletons select, but that is for special occasions.

 

[CharlieZulu]

So I'm sure we have all seen the best bourbon for under $50 thread. I have found a good number of great bourbons to try after reading that thread but felt like we need a thread for all of the other whiskeys that aren't bourbon. So to start it off I'm currently drinking a Canadian Club 100% Rye whiskey. It has a very nice spicy mouth with no burn in the belly. I drink it neat and enjoy it. $20@750ml.

Ryes huh? As melensdad mentioned... High West Yipee Ki-Yay. Vermouth & Syrah finished Rye. A little something different then your standard rye. ~$60-70. A fantastic pour. If you want to throw down some extra bling, WhistlePig 10 yr Private Barrel Select. ~$100. For the money, however, I've found it hard to beat Russell's Reserve 6 year rye as an every day go-to. ~$36.

 

[JettaKnight]

Ryes huh? As melensdad mentioned... High West Yipee Ki-Yay. Vermouth & Syrah finished Rye. A little something different then your standard rye. ~$60-70. A fantastic pour. If you want to throw down some extra bling, WhistlePig 10 yr Private Barrel Select. ~$100. For the money, however, I've found it hard to beat Russell's Reserve 6 year rye as an every day go-to. ~$36.

$36 for an everyday rye? Either you pour less, or have more money than I.

 

[CharlieZulu]

$36 for an everyday rye? Either you pour less, or have more money than I.

Standard pour... 1.5-2 oz.

Since I predominately drink bourbon... and don't drink every day... allow me to rephrase: For the money, however, I've found it hard to beat Russell's Reserve 6 year rye as a go-to. ~$36.

If I had to choose a rye to drink daily I would more than likely go with WT101 Rye. ~$33/liter

 

[ghuns]

Not much of a straight whiskey drinker. And I never liked Jack Daniels or anything that had it in it.

But an old fashioned with Gentleman Jack is something I drink way too much of.

 

[walleyepw]

As far as whiskey, I like Chivas Regal 12 better than Dewars.