Official PCF Whisk(e)y Thread (93 Viewers)

[Klobberer]

Blanton's is mash bill #2, not wheated.

 

[Irish]

Joining in the fryeday festivities, looking forward to the second taste of Willet.

 

[joeyshin]

Blanton's is mash bill #2, not wheated.

Ahh gotcha. I like Blantons at max maybe $80. But I don’t like it above that. But I know it’s secondary is more. I bought a gold for $180 before and definitely did not think it was worth $180.
If I can catch another Blantons at retail, I’ll grab one.

 

[joeyshin]

I’m sure someone on here can get you a blantons

*raises hand*

 

[Indyscammer]

This happened today.View attachment 669349

Just opened the Willett. Best Rye I've ever had (not saying much). But this is so good! Drinking it neat.

 

[joeyshin]

Just opened the Willett. Best Rye I've ever had (not saying much). But this is so good! Drinking it neat.

yeah I bought it to try expecting not to like it but the herbal floral notes and the easy palette make it pretty yummy.

 

[ssanel54]

Adios Dovetail

 

[Big Jilm]

My ranking:

BT, just because... so good. $25/bottle is a steal... A STEAL

Willet

Belle Meade... first time trying it so will put it in the middle.

Crown... surprisingly good

Peerless... this is not worth $100/bottle in my opinion... not even close. This should be $40/max. Good heat, lack of flavors. Big disappointment, unimpressed. I wanted the wow factor, but nah.

Which Peerless Rye were you drinking? Single Barrel, Small Batch, Barrel proof?

 

[Big Jilm]

I have GOT to get my hands on some Willett rye.....

 

[Big Jilm]

*raises hand*

I can get you a Blanton's -- Can you get me a Willett Rye?

Oh btw, the Blanton's will be $59.95

 

[joeyshin]

I can get you a Blanton's -- Can you get me a Willett Rye?

Oh btw, the Blanton's will be $59.95

I lucked out on the willet. I walked into a store and they just had it on the shelf. I doubt I’ll see another.

 

[joeyshin]

I felt like some willet tonight. Herbal notes should go well with King Crab Toast for a late night snack

It taste way better than it looks and it looks damn good!

 

[Big Jilm]

I lucked out on the willet. I walked into a store and they just had it on the shelf. I doubt I’ll see another.

We just straight up do not have it in my state - ever. Bummer!

 

[joeyshin]

We just straight up do not have it in my state - ever. Bummer!

Well then let me send you a sample pm me

 

[CraigT78]

 

[Irish]

The Willett rye is really interesting, its definitely not a super spicy rye. Floral notes and I get dark fruit /cherries and a very dark sweetness on the palate, almost like molasses.

 

[Irish]

I've seen a bunch of different labels on the Peerless rye. Mine says "Barrel Proof" up top, others say "Small Batch" but those also seem to be higher proof. Are they different?

 

[Indyscammer]

yeah I bought it to try expecting not to like it but the herbal floral notes and the easy palette make it pretty yummy.

Second pour. Still digging it. Can't find it here in Indy. My daughter's boyfriend bought it for me in Louisville. He's a keeper in my book (now).

 

[CraigT78]

Round #2

 

[Big Jilm]

Happy Fryeday everyone. This is the BEST rye I have ever tasted....so far (still looking forward to @Klobberer 's Kentucky Owl #2 sample)

 

[Big Jilm]

I've seen a bunch of different labels on the Peerless rye. Mine says "Barrel Proof" up top, others say "Small Batch" but those also seem to be higher proof. Are they different?

Yes, I believe they are. Mine is the Small Batch @ 109.6 proof. Granted I just had a pour that was not as impressive as the sample I had at the store before I bought the bottle.....but I just opened it yesterday. Time will tell

 

[juankay20]

@Irish how does that peerless stand up to the other ryes?

 

[CraigT78]

Final round for tonight before I switch to beer.

 

[juankay20]

Final round for tonight before I switch to beer.

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How is this one and is it worth hunting down? I haven't seen it in NJ yet, but it's available not too far away in NY

 

[ssanel54]

Happy Fryeday everyone. This is the BEST rye I have ever tasted....so far (still looking forward to @Klobberer 's Kentucky Owl #2 sample)

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Good to hear. This is the only bottle I own in this series

 

[Big Jilm]

Good to hear. This is the only bottle I own in this series

I might be able to get a #3 for $200, but I would have to drive for 8 hours round trip....

edit - just texted a friend that may be able to scoop one up with an hour drive round trip. Fingers crossed

 

[gopherblue]

Anyone tried this? Thoughts on price?

 

[Big Jilm]

never tried, but you had me at Old Scout cask strength rye single barrel. Sounds like a no-brainer try it

 

[CraigT78]

How is this one and is it worth hunting down? I haven't seen it in NJ yet, but it's available not too far away in NY

Yes it is. The port finish is unique, yet delish.

 

[juankay20]

Anyone tried this? Thoughts on price?

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Never seen or had this one yet, but i've bought the bourbon store pick for ~$45 (the store pick is probably non-cask and non-SB IIRC)