I started heavy into the ryes, but found the straight bourbons are more my jam. But those single barrel 10+ year Whistlepig picks....those are amazing. And the heat belies the proof on all of them. If you get a chance at one of those it's worth a try, Carlos.
As a 80’s/90’s kid I must say I’m drawn to that Knob Creek featuring “The Mask”. Very nicely done! Lol Do you feel thirsty punk...well. do ya?Poured some Knob Creek Rye single barrel picked by a group I have bought 5 or 6 picks from and every one except Barrell has been a home run. These include the best Whistlepig picks I’ve ever had. But this one breaks the streak, it’s just got so much rye heat it’s hard to drink. I actually poured out 60% of the glass.
Went to another KC Rye pick from another group I’ve had good luck with. While it’s definitely more drinkable, it’s just not my jam. Very rye forward.
Crazy because the KC bourbon picks (9-16 year) are some of my favorite whiskeys. KC Rye is a different story.
So I’ve only had a 40% pour and a small pour. I put my money where my mouth is and poured some 15 year single barrel. Yeah, there it is.
If I might make a suggestion for you on picking an everyday enjoyable Rye. Try this one, it’s quickly become one of my all time favorites and the price is most certainly right. I said similar things after trying one of my firsts; Woodford Reserve Rye. Gave me uncomfortable heartburn when served neat. That’s another thing, be sure to try it in a rocks glass and try it neat first, then add some drops of water accordingly.
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"The Mask" was my go-to mask when Covid hit. Even though I am not a super big fan of KC Rye, it was a no-brainer to grab a couple of these from the group.
That collection of yours is growing! Booker Noe would be proud Tom.Traded a couple 2020 Booker's batches for a couple of 2016 batches straight up. I win.
