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I had a few sips (ok, gulps... ok rock glasses) of Bulleit rye last night and I am impressed. It is definitely better than the stuff that was in the back of my folks liquor cabinet growing up. I'm going to swing by the Liquor store on my way around town today, but I don't remember there being a Large "Rye Section" ( probably just didn't notice). Any Ideas on what would be comparable to Bulleit, in case they don't carry it?

Can't remember how much rye there is in Bulleit, but I don't recall that it's 100%. That said, I'd like to try it one day.

It says it is 95% rye. I always thought of Rye as the "Rock and Rye" that is probably still in my parents liquor cabinet... terrible stuff!
I really enjoyed the epiphany.

I really like the taste of rye, but must be allergic to it. Two sips and it's hayfever time.

Well, that's plenty close!

Old Overholt is a traditional rye. We used to call it Old Overcoat.

If you can find this 18 yr. old one, then treat yourself. It's top of the line.

Picked up one of these in limited quantities. I believe there are a series of 2 more behind this release and that's it.

Love me a Sazerac cocktail

I haven't hada lot of rye but the Wild Turkey and Beam ryes I have tried I did enjoy

Yes. I'm currently out of Bulleit Rye. Regular Bulleit Bourbon is excellent. Their Rye is okay, but spendy for what it is. High West Rendezvous Rye is the best I've ever tasted, but it is expensive. It's small batch and I've had bottles of it that weren't as good. I'd rate it tops though. I don't much care for Beam Rye. For an inexpensive Rye, George Dickel Rye is pretty good.

I'm beginning to think just about any bottle of 20 something rye or bourbon is gonna be decent...differences between them for sure, but nice.

I like both WT and George Dickel rye. Picked up a bottle of Bulleit bourbon yesterday. To me it has a kind of musty tone ...like it. Will get the rye soon, not much doubt I'm gonna like that.

http://www.highwest.com/spirits/

You won't find this stuff at your average ma and pa liquor store. Rendezvous is much better than Double Rye which, IIRC is cheaper. I have not tried the other two types they have.

Kinda funny, I have not had rye in years. I drink pretty much bourbon(or Jack) exclusively. I know they have Bulleit and Beam close by, and probably several others.

May give rye a try........

Bulleit's Bourbon is what I keep on hand a lot. For something that is what I'd characterize as mid-range, price wise, it is excellent. I've drank some pretty expensive American whiskeys and I don't think the gain you get for the true top-shelf stuff is enough to merit its price, generally speaking.

I drink manhattans on the rocks and my go to rye is "Fleichman's". It's not yer top shelf stuff but my wife and I really enjoy it. It is blended American whiskey. I prefer it over the Canadian whiskey's but that's just my opinion.

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Try Pendleton's 2010 Rye. The 2010 commemerates the 100th anniversary of the Pendleton Round-Up. It's spendy at $39.95 for a 750 mm bottle but very good.

For a moderately priced rye, you simply cannot do better than Bulleit. Rittenhouse has a little more pop, but not as smooth. James Pepper and Russel's Reserve a little more spendy, nice in their own way. Templeton, very smooth and a little less proof than most ryes. If someone else is buying the bottle, try Whistlepig, very excellent. If YOU are buying and want the best, try Willett Family Single Barrel Reserve, 110 proof of rye goodness.

But if I could only keep one rye around, it would be Bulleit.

Russell's Reserve is where it's at! I love the stuff!