Heads-up, Bulleit RYE coming out

[Uisgehound]

http://www.bourbonblog.com/blog/2011/02/25/bulleit-rye-whiskey/ 95% rye and 5% malted barley.

[athlete cured]

I saw that here (MN) yesterday, $22.99...should have probably picked it up. Glad to see more ryes.

[whiskytime]

Has anyone tried this yet? I'm thinking of picking up a bottle but I'm not normally a rye fanatic so wondering what you all think....

[malt_boy]

Not yet seen it in the UK or online. I will get one if the price is right!

[athlete cured]

Has anyone tried this yet? I'm thinking of picking up a bottle but I'm not normally a rye fanatic so wondering what you all think....

fwiw, a family member told me it was "boring."

[whiskytime]

I heard somewhere (don't remember who/where) that it is not typical strong rye flavors - has cherry, vanilla, spice but not smash-in-your-face rye... I heard it's good neat - but gets a bit lost as a mixer. I've not developed a love for strong rye flavor so I might like it.... Maybe your relatives find it "boring" because they like strong rye flavor?

I need to get a bottle; I'm really curious.

[Willie JJ]

If it comes out will it be the first openly gay rye?

[Pete Smoke]

It's on the slow boat i reckon. Bored of waiting. Things do move slowly in the whisky world.

[Mr Tattie Heid]

If it comes out will it be the first openly gay rye?

Oh, like you've never had a bottle out of the closet.

[MacDeffe]

Could be fun to H2H with Templeton, both should be made at LDI

I got aware of this video last week

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2G6ZW5igSUA

Interesting, it's a place I didn't a lot about

Steffen

[whiskytime]

So, I bought the Bulleit Rye last night & had a glass.... I'm not a huge fan of rye but this just poofed - fast finish! There were flavors of orange peel, maraschino cherries, spicy oak & Angostura bitters at the end which was pleasant. It opened up w/ a very little bit of water. This dram will drown quickly so don't add much water. I think it would disappear in a mixed drink. It was good but even I would prefer a bit more oomph of rye than this had to offer. Maybe it's just very young - there is no age statement.

I think of this as a starter rye - time to move up to a more serious version. But, if you are not a big fan of strong oak/rye flavors; this may be the rye for you. I think this easy sipping style may turn more people on to rye in general - it has me interested! And for only $19.99, was worth the money.

[glencairn7]

I would expect more-in-your-face rye flavor as their bourbon has one of the highest percentages of rye in the mash.

I think my favorite rye without paying huge amounts is Russell's Reserve.

I will have to get the new Bulleit Rye.

[whiskytime]

I would expect more-in-your-face rye flavor as their bourbon has one of the highest percentages of rye in the mash.

I think my favorite rye without paying huge amounts is Russell's Reserve.

I will have to get the new Bulleit Rye.

I agree - I was expecting more from the Bulleit. Funny you should mention the Russell's Reserve - I'm now on a Rye kick & picked up a bottle of R.R. 6yo last weekend (same price $19.99)- I really like it! Much more rye/interesting flavors/nose/longer finish than the Bulleit (although I have the Bulleit to thank for getting me on Rye). Next I'm going to try the Sazerac - probably the NAS which I hear is a 6/8 yo.... As the weather heats up I find I'm more into Bourbon & Rye - want something more spicy than Scotch.