I really enjoy the budget vids. I have plenty of coin to drop on big bottles but I find it more fun to find the hidden affordable gems, as well as finding big name bottles for retail or close to retail price…more rewarding in my opinion
I'd suggest Sazerac Rye. I've found it for as low as $25. Regarding your picks here, I like them all but sometimes I get a wintergreen note with the Bulleit that's a bit overwhelming. Great picks though!
Your videos have helped me to select such a great choices in my bar... not to mention new drinks to serve my friends and wife . She loves my martinis .... Watching you is indeed an education...
Awesome lineup. I spent seven years working at a liquor store (for my sins in a previous life). Having gotten to taste $50 and $100 and $300 a bottle whiskeys (I had to buy my own $45 taster of Pappy), I'd say your list includes everything I used to recommend to customers who wanted a good bottle within a liquor store clerk's budget.
I bought a bottle of the Bulleit rye because I wanted to try an extremely high rye whiskey as I've never tried one before. It's probably the smoothest pour I've ever had! Not one bit of alcohol burn and very minty! I'm not getting any real spice that people say is in a higher rye, but it was a great buy for $26 at my local Walmart here in Arizona. Actually it was only $23 because there was a $3 off coupon hanging off of the neck of the bottle. I really like you and Trent, I subscribed to your channel several months ago.
Thanks for making the video! That is some top notch community interaction. I'd throw High West Double Rye in that list. I know others have mentioned it goes north of $30, but I'm my area I can get it for $25 - $28.
I love High West products. I wish I could find the Double Rye under $30 but i just can't. Plus it's getting harder for me to find. They've pulled so much product distribution back to "Utah Only" , or to distillery releases, I can hardly find anything. I am curious about the Double Rye now that they are releasing more of their own distillate instead of the MGP stuff. I think that accounts for the distribution impact as well. High West is ALWAYS a good choice.
HW Double rye is pretty good for 25-30 but now it’s creeping up to low/mid 30s which I would pass on as a regular. One time to try though? Low 30s is justifiable.
One that is in the top of my list that maybe off most folks radar is James E Pepper 1776 100 proof I don't think it will win in voting but sometime you should give it a try if you haven't all ready. Thank's for sharing your video's! Update! make sure to look at the label close and get the Rye and not get the Bourbon one the labels are about the same. (did not really like there Bourbon)
@@davidcolgan3268 I originally bought the James E Pepper 1776 Rye just for that reason to make cocktails and tried it neat first and liked it so much, I had to go back to the liquor store and buy something else to make cocktails with I like it so well.
For me, Wild Turkey 101 Rye dominates the $20 price range, hands down. Plenty of rye whiskies in that range are "good for the price",.. but the WT 101 Rye would still be good to me at twice the price.
A friend recommended Redemption Rye which is also 95% Rye. It's similar in flavor profile to what you describe of Bulleit. It's in the $28 range. I was blown away by it. My Dad was a rye drinker and I've always favored single malt Scotch, but I'll keep a bottle of Redemption around and try some of your other suggestions.
Great ryes selected. Maybe add Old Overholt (80 proof). Excellent for cocktails. The Old Overholt bottled in bond is excellent, too, but sells for more than the $20~ price limit
I’ve only had a handful of Ryes, but two that have stood out is Woodford Reserve Rye, which is a little over the $20 mark, and George Dickel rye. One of my local cocktail bars makes a terrific Old Fashioned with George Dickel rye
I love your videos. I started with vodka and rum when I was first drinking. I actually fell in love with single malt scotch, heavily peated scotch. Then I started to wrap back around to American whiskey and Bourbon and Rye and the like. Your videos have been so helpful in building my knowledge and love of whiskey. Thank you for everything you do. Keep the good work up.
George Dickel Rye. Terrific flavor, $20 (here in Florida), and 45% ABV. Yes, I know it’s an MGP but it’s tasty, available, and such an easy sipper. It does give you the dill which some people do not like. I just think it makes it different from those you featured. Great show, as usual.
I'm not sure if this will have enough Rye in the mash bill to meet your criterion, but Old Grand Dad BiB is supposed to have a high rye mash bill, and brings that spice and complexity to the party. At ~$22 it fits the price range.
So happy to see a merch link, Kurt...speaking as a Taurean, looking forward to getting some STRONG LIKE BULL items! Meanwhile, I'd say that ALL the ryes I've tried (Sazerac, Angel's Envy, Smooth Ambler Contradiction Rye, Rabbit Hole Boxergrail, Michter's & Old Forester 100) have impressed the HELL out of me...whereas it can be hit or miss with some bourbon picks. Seeing Elijah Craig and WT have Rye offerings?...I'm IN, as long as I can find them...same goes for either of the ryes Heaven Hill has to offer...Bulleit and Old Forester are easy to find (thank goodness for the OF, as it's one of my favorite brands, overall).
Reading through the comments, I saw mentions of Woodford Reserve Rye, Michters Rye, High West Double Rye and many mentions of Sazarac Rye....all of which are north of $30.00 in my area (upstate SC). Staying in the $20-30 range (in my area), I would suggest the MGP sourced Redemption Rye (92 PF - Mash bill - 95% Rye - 5% Malted Barley).
After new years I went in a local store and found that barrell's cask strength bourbon was marked down from $95 to $35 a bottle. I bought two. There is absolutely no burn in the chest at almost 140 proof but the rye spice is soooo intense in the mouth. Not sure if I'm a rye guy. Pikesville is good but I'm going to sit this one out since I'm not sure I can make a quality recommendation.
Being from Cape town South Africa and an Bourbon lover..........certainly love your revue's. All though some Bourbons are not available here it is still awesome to here about them. Regards Stephen
My goto rye is Sazerac rye cost around $25 in my neighborhood. I like the burn and has the right amount of spice. Enjoy all your videos. I wonder does Trenton have a face?
I know it's not $20. But I've just tried Templeton Rye 10yr and really liked it. I haven't seen any Templeton rye on your show. Are you a fan of it at all or it not your cup of tea? Thanks again for what you're doing
Ok, just checked out this Navy Hill tonic/soda and this might be my saving grace! Most tonic is just to much for me but this sounds like it is a bit more subtle. Need to give it a try!
I like George Dickel Rye quite a bit. It's also a MGP 95 rye, but it goes through the charcoal filtering similar to a Tennessee whisky. Old Overholt Bonded is worth a try, too. And on the under $20 side, Ezra Brooks is another MGP rye that I have used for cocktails. I had no complaints about it.
Elijah Craig Bourbon has slowly become my go to daily drinker. It runs in the $35 range in Maryland and the Rye is about $40, so to see it in the $20 range makes me pretty jealous.
Hmmm, I would have to say old forester rye. Love that one! If you don’t see it right away be patient. I hear the distillery has plenty of product but due to Covid they are waiting for the actual bottles.
Burned thru a bottle of EC Rye so def high on my list. Working thru WT101 and Old Elk but looking to head out this weekend for a few more and have to try Bulleit and Sazerac. Thanks as always and looking forward to the blind taste vid.
I really enjoy the Sazarac RYE ! What are your thoughts ? I really thought it would have made the list. It is a bit more than 20.00 (maybe 30ish) in my area, but everything in N.J. is expensive ! Not a friendly state for any whiskey here. LOVE the show and i just received my XL SLB tee shirt !! I love it, THANK YOU!!!!!!
So very true about NJ pricing. On some of my favorites I wish it was only $ 10.00. Haha. Thanks for responding All. So great being part of the SLB family. I’m so happy we all share In this hobby together. Learning a lot from Kurt & Trenton. 👍🏻🥃
You absolutely need to try George Dickel Rye, even if it doesn't get picked for the taste-off. Its $24 at Binny's and has a great spice/flavor to it. It's my everyday sipper!
I’ve not really gotten heavy into rye but I did grab a rittenhouse for cocktails and accidentally bought a WT101 rye instead of the bourbon that i will try soon. I was in louisville and tried the bulleit but didn’t really like it. My best friend recommended the angels envy rye and i love it so i also purchased a baby saz, a templeton 10, a whistle pig 10 year that is 17 year old alberta rye as well as the new boss hog and a Midsummers night dram. Oh I did get a bourye that i also liked. looking forward to trying them all poolside this summer!
Basil Hayden Dark Rye. Not sure the price point, since I received it as a Christmas gift. T’was quite delicious with dark caramel tones and a smooth finish. Quite sweet.
I’m a big fan of Basil Dark Rye too. It is about $50 usd. But really smooth and spicy straight. I would like to get its cousin from Canada. Alberta dark horse rye. It looks as dark as night. Lol. ✌️🥃
This is the 3rd Rye video I've seen tonight/ this morning. Several list some in common. Thanks for the content and good suggestions for my next haul. 🥃🥃
the video close ups of the bottles looks great...that wooden cap on the Elijah with the wood grain , compared to the screw cap on OF was striking...but ...it's whats inside that counts..
Question for you..... I'll start by saying I love this channel and I love bourbons and whiskeys in general. But I'm not well versed in things that are specifically RYE whiskeys. I've had Barrell's Seagrass offering, and it's great - along with some other things that had high rye mash bills or were finished in some other barrel changing the flavor profile, and I've liked all those. But for whatever reason the Rittenhouse Rye tastes very different than anything else I've had - what I can only describe as "earthy", like I'm eating a mouthful of dirt - is that typical of most straight rye whiskeys or is that just my messed up palate, lol??? Curious before I go spending money on other rye whiskeys.
We all have our separate palates lol. For example, my brother would prefer a rye whiskey over bourbon. There may be something in Rittenhouse that doesn’t match up with your taste buds. Like I mentioned in the video it has a different flavor profile than the rest IMO. If you try one more pick one in this price range so if you don’t like it it’s not going to cost you a lot of money. I would suggest you try the Old Forester rye but that’s just me. Good luck!
I would say Knob Creek rye which I think is absolutely delicious…. (but it is very hard to find for less than 30 which basically disqualifies it). So my back up TRUE budget choice would be Old Overholt rye. 1 liter for 25 or less. Turkey 101 is an excellent choice just slightly too minty for my taste to be an every day. I actually am not too impressed with regular bulleit rye. The 12 year is pretty decent though… OLd forester rye is definitely respectable and deserves a place on the list. I haven’t tried Elijah Craig rye yet but by me in New York it is almost universally over 30 bucks so I don’t feel like it belongs on this “20$” list. Rotten house rye. Excellent choice. I would probably rank this as the best if not the runner up as the king of this category. Great list. Keep up the good work. Love the content.😀 Cheers!
@@slbdrinks honestly though, you have to draw the line somewhere on the price so I think you did the right thing. I actually saw it all over South Carolina when I was on vacation for more like low 40s which shocked me.
Love your videos!! Reminds me of the old fire side chats. I really look forward to them and makes me think of family. That said,, I have to throw in Sazerac 6 Year Old Rye Whiskey750ml 4.6 out of 5 stars. Read reviews for average rating value is 4.6 of 5. 4.6 available @ total wine & more. $19.99
Love to see the Bulleit Rye on the list, im a big fan of it, use it for my Manhattan's and Sazerac's. If there is one missing, i have to say that the Old Overholt Bottled-In-Bond is a great rye, and with a price tag around 24$ I have been searching for the Old Overholt 11 year, but its been impossible to get a hold of where i live. Could you review it some day and let us know if its worth the price? I think i should retail for 75$, but i have only seen it at auctions going for around 250$. Love the channel, love your style. Keep up the good work.
I know you are a bourbon guy, but thank you for this. I am building up a bar and doing so a little at a time as I need to save money. This will help make a better choice on a budget.
Always store in the fridge if at all possible. Your shelf life will at least double in the fridge. In the fridge a couple months than the flavor starts to sour. I try to find the smaller bottles when purchasing vermouth. That helps.
MGP's 95% rye mashbill is delicious, and contrasts well with the Kentucky-style ryes that use corn to sweeten the flavor. But I just love the new Old Forester Rye - what a balanced and flavorful pour for the price. For the ringer, I'd suggest including either Jim Beam''s or Buffalo Trace's rye at this price point.
I totally agree with Bulleit rye . I think most Bulleit products are just ok , but their rye is impressive . How about your 5 favorite Irish whiskeys for $20-$29.99 ?
Tough question. My all time favorite is Willet 4 yr. Aggressive in your face rye. Can’t pour that all the time so Rittenhouse is good as well. Sounds like this could be a good blind taste discussion!
As a baker who loves using Rye Wheat and a drinker of Rye Whiskey it warmed the cockels of my heart to see Bulleit with it's 95% Mash Bill represented here. Thanks for the confirmation.
Hey Kurt/Trenton - just checking out your merch store. Love the stuff. I would like to offer a suggestion: If you can get some coasters in the merch store, I would love to buy a set. Thanks!
Excellent video. Kurt, your content just keeps getting better and better, and your number of subscribers grows with the content. You'd be very hard pressed to find 5 better value ryes. They are all terrific for cocktails, but good sippers, too. The only alternatives I can think of can be hard to find under $30 in most areas, but Knob Creek Rye and especially High West Double Rye! are as good as any of your five. Fortunately, I can always find the High West under $30 in So Cal. Put my vote down for the Double Rye!
Also a video idea, would be interested to know both of your favorite drinking accessories. Favorite glasses, or decanters, how your ice is made. Something like that would be cool.
For the blind taste test dont reveal them till the end rank them from worst to 1st then reveal. Great content you got me into bourbon never miss a video. Thank you 😊
VERY INTERESTING AGAIN. Not a huge Rye fan until I started making Black Manhattans: BING! We have High West due to a ski trip but it is well over $20/bottle. Depending on your local cost you may want to do the blind on it; Rendevous or Double Rye
I’ve seen one other mention of this bottle, Redemption Rye is my current rye of choice. Comes in right at $22, and has all the beautiful, flowery, spicy flavors of something like Whistlepig at a great price.
Sure, I would go with something around this price range that way if you don’t like it you are not out big money. My suggestion would be old forester rye. Well rounded and not over the top.
Another great video… your last pick Bulleit rye was on my thought list the entire time until you brought it out at the end……🥃🥃🥃🥃🥃 for the price point I think you’re spot on with this list, all of them are worthy for the $20 price point and again it all depends on your taste which is your favorite! If you’re a bloody Mary guy substitute the bullet rye and make yourself a bullet Mary….
@@slbdrinks of course you gotta wash it down with a snit of beer at least that’s what we call it in Minnesota of course if you like it really spicy I would suggest a light beer like Coors light to wash it down otherwise try something different like Newcastle or greenbelt Nordisk
Really enjoy watching your channel! Maybe you already have done a video, but I would like to see how you drink your favorite bourbons on a rock or rocks and how you enjoy and get your flavor profiles. Detailed ways you enjoy your bourbon. Great Channel, thanks!
Sazerac rye, or Templeton rye. I like Sazerac a little better but in my area can be hard to find and push the price limit. LOVED your twenty dollar bourbon video. I think we must have similar tastes in whisky because that's how those bourbon s shake out for me.
Hey Kurt... Love your show. There's no doubt the Bulleit rye is the best value rye whiskey on the market; it just ticks all the boxes. However, I personally rate The Yellow Rose rye just ahead on points. It's smooth, sweet and buttery. Please feature it on your show soon. Cheers Tim (Inverloch, Victoria, Australia)
Hey Curt, Michters Rye is always on the list for me. If I see it I grab it. Delicious neat or in a cocktail! EC Rye is also always in my cabinet when I can find it!
Can you cite a source that says WT 101 rye is aged 6-7 years. While I have read that the 101 bourbon is aged that long, every thing that I have read on the Rye is that it's 4-5 years old. The Russell's Reserve Rye which is a Wild Turkey product, is age stated at 6 years. And seeing I can still get it for $29.99, I might add it to your list.
I really enjoy the budget vids. I have plenty of coin to drop on big bottles but I find it more fun to find the hidden affordable gems, as well as finding big name bottles for retail or close to retail price…more rewarding in my opinion
Most definitely! It’s just a great feeling when you pop the cork on a budget type whiskey and it’s just as good or better than a 80-100.0 bottle!
I'd suggest Sazerac Rye. I've found it for as low as $25.
Regarding your picks here, I like them all but sometimes I get a wintergreen note with the Bulleit that's a bit overwhelming. Great picks though!
Got your vote! I agree on Bulleit. There is def a minty / piney flavor going on that could be a love or hate factor.
I love Bulleit Rye! It’s very consistent and great on a cold winter night. I also really like the Old Forester Rye. Haven’t had the other 3..
Both great picks!
Knob Creek is my fave, with Bulleit running 2nd place
Your videos have helped me to select such a great choices in my bar... not to mention new drinks to serve my friends and wife . She loves my martinis .... Watching you is indeed an education...
Certainly appreciate your kind words! I learn so much from you good folks as well!
Awesome lineup. I spent seven years working at a liquor store (for my sins in a previous life). Having gotten to taste $50 and $100 and $300 a bottle whiskeys (I had to buy my own $45 taster of Pappy), I'd say your list includes everything I used to recommend to customers who wanted a good bottle within a liquor store clerk's budget.
Good to hear! All solid bottles!
I bought a bottle of the Bulleit rye because I wanted to try an extremely high rye whiskey as I've never tried one before. It's probably the smoothest pour I've ever had! Not one bit of alcohol burn and very minty! I'm not getting any real spice that people say is in a higher rye, but it was a great buy for $26 at my local Walmart here in Arizona. Actually it was only $23 because there was a $3 off coupon hanging off of the neck of the bottle. I really like you and Trent, I subscribed to your channel several months ago.
Thanks for making the video! That is some top notch community interaction. I'd throw High West Double Rye in that list. I know others have mentioned it goes north of $30, but I'm my area I can get it for $25 - $28.
I love High West products. I wish I could find the Double Rye under $30 but i just can't. Plus it's getting harder for me to find. They've pulled so much product distribution back to "Utah Only" , or to distillery releases, I can hardly find anything. I am curious about the Double Rye now that they are releasing more of their own distillate instead of the MGP stuff. I think that accounts for the distribution impact as well. High West is ALWAYS a good choice.
I can get bit here for 28-29.00. Got it on the list thank you!
HW double rye at under 30 is amazing!!!!
HW Double rye is pretty good for 25-30 but now it’s creeping up to low/mid 30s which I would pass on as a regular. One time to try though? Low 30s is justifiable.
In metropolitan Southern California HW is always available but at prices well north of $30.
One that is in the top of my list that maybe off most folks radar is James E Pepper 1776 100 proof I don't think it will win in voting but sometime you should give it a try if you haven't all ready. Thank's for sharing your video's!
Update! make sure to look at the label close and get the Rye and not get the Bourbon one the labels are about the same. (did not really like there Bourbon)
I also enjoy the 1776. Great drink for $25 in my area
I love Pepper Rye,the Bourbon is quite nice as well. It should have been on the under $30 group. You can't find it in some places though.
We found the 1776 a little underwhelming in our holiday taste test. Maybe better in a cocktail
@@davidcolgan3268 I originally bought the James E Pepper 1776 Rye just for that reason to make cocktails and tried it neat first and liked it so much, I had to go back to the liquor store and buy something else to make cocktails with I like it so well.
Haven’t had this yet but will def get it on my list!
For me, Wild Turkey 101 Rye dominates the $20 price range, hands down.
Plenty of rye whiskies in that range are "good for the price",.. but the WT 101 Rye would still be good to me at twice the price.
I would agree . Maybe I should do a video like that 😉
Great choice!
Shhhh! :)
Hush. Gotta find this in MI before the price goes up.
A friend recommended Redemption Rye which is also 95% Rye. It's similar in flavor profile to what you describe of Bulleit. It's in the $28 range. I was blown away by it. My Dad was a rye drinker and I've always favored single malt Scotch, but I'll keep a bottle of Redemption around and try some of your other suggestions.
Great ryes selected. Maybe add Old Overholt (80 proof). Excellent for cocktails. The Old Overholt bottled in bond is excellent, too, but sells for more than the $20~ price limit
Been a while since I have had OO in the bar. Good choice!
OO has my vote too. Raised to 86’ and not chilled filtered
I would have to raise that and say OO114...absolutely fantastic neat. I think I paid close to 28 for mine. So good I got two bottles.
@@JACs_Stories_and_Whiskey I've never seen OO 114 in my area (Chicago metro). Limited release?
@@xiamengbaby I think it was; my local shop said one case and done. Same with Old Tub too.
I’ve only had a handful of Ryes, but two that have stood out is Woodford Reserve Rye, which is a little over the $20 mark, and George Dickel rye.
One of my local cocktail bars makes a terrific Old Fashioned with George Dickel rye
That was Trent’s pick, GD rye. Should have listened to him lol!
Dickel rye FTW!
Going way back, the Old Fashioned made with Rye gets lemon, while the same cocktail, made with whiskey, gets orange.
I love your videos. I started with vodka and rum when I was first drinking. I actually fell in love with single malt scotch, heavily peated scotch. Then I started to wrap back around to American whiskey and Bourbon and Rye and the like. Your videos have been so helpful in building my knowledge and love of whiskey. Thank you for everything you do. Keep the good work up.
George Dickel Rye. Terrific flavor, $20 (here in Florida), and 45% ABV. Yes, I know it’s an MGP but it’s tasty, available, and such an easy sipper. It does give you the dill which some people do not like. I just think it makes it different from those you featured. Great show, as usual.
Thank you! Dickel was Trent’s pick as well!
Agree!
I agree, for the price, Dickel Rye is an easy sipper
I'm not sure if this will have enough Rye in the mash bill to meet your criterion, but Old Grand Dad BiB is supposed to have a high rye mash bill, and brings that spice and complexity to the party. At ~$22 it fits the price range.
So happy to see a merch link, Kurt...speaking as a Taurean, looking forward to getting some STRONG LIKE BULL items!
Meanwhile, I'd say that ALL the ryes I've tried (Sazerac, Angel's Envy, Smooth Ambler Contradiction Rye, Rabbit Hole Boxergrail, Michter's & Old Forester 100) have impressed the HELL out of me...whereas it can be hit or miss with some bourbon picks. Seeing Elijah Craig and WT have Rye offerings?...I'm IN, as long as I can find them...same goes for either of the ryes Heaven Hill has to offer...Bulleit and Old Forester are easy to find (thank goodness for the OF, as it's one of my favorite brands, overall).
OF is absolutely fantastic! Always appreciate your views!
Reading through the comments, I saw mentions of Woodford Reserve Rye, Michters Rye, High West Double Rye and many mentions of Sazarac Rye....all of which are north of $30.00 in my area (upstate SC). Staying in the $20-30 range (in my area), I would suggest the MGP sourced Redemption Rye (92 PF - Mash bill - 95% Rye - 5% Malted Barley).
Excellent thank you!
After new years I went in a local store and found that barrell's cask strength bourbon was marked down from $95 to $35 a bottle. I bought two. There is absolutely no burn in the chest at almost 140 proof but the rye spice is soooo intense in the mouth. Not sure if I'm a rye guy. Pikesville is good but I'm going to sit this one out since I'm not sure I can make a quality recommendation.
All good! We will see which one comes out on top!
Being from Cape town South Africa and an Bourbon lover..........certainly love your revue's. All though some Bourbons are not available here it is still awesome to here about them. Regards Stephen
Stephen, thanks so much for joining us from South Africa! That’s so cool! Appreciate you joining us!
My goto rye is Sazerac rye cost around $25 in my neighborhood. I like the burn and has the right amount of spice.
Enjoy all your videos. I wonder does Trenton have a face?
Yes lol! That’s his thing, not being on camera. From day one he said he would be on camera for a show when we hit 100,000 subs! Hopefully we do!
I know it's not $20. But I've just tried Templeton Rye 10yr and really liked it. I haven't seen any Templeton rye on your show. Are you a fan of it at all or it not your cup of tea? Thanks again for what you're doing
Unfortunately I just don’t have any Templeton ryes. I have heard good things so I need to get that on my list!
What about gin?
Best gin in a martini
Best gin in a gimlet
Best gin in a gin and tonic, which leads to best tonic/soda (I like Navy Hill)
I like what you are saying! Have to admit not much of a tonic fan so I will look into Navy Hill! Thank you for the suggestion!
Ok, just checked out this Navy Hill tonic/soda and this might be my saving grace! Most tonic is just to much for me but this sounds like it is a bit more subtle. Need to give it a try!
@@slbdrinks awesome! I think they are based out of Virginia.
I like George Dickel Rye quite a bit. It's also a MGP 95 rye, but it goes through the charcoal filtering similar to a Tennessee whisky. Old Overholt Bonded is worth a try, too. And on the under $20 side, Ezra Brooks is another MGP rye that I have used for cocktails. I had no complaints about it.
Thank you for the recommendations!
These are some great picks and the Old Forester is a favorite of mine. I'd like to see Old Overhold BiB in the mix. It sells for $25.99 where I live.
Got it thank you!
Elijah Craig Bourbon has slowly become my go to daily drinker. It runs in the $35 range in Maryland and the Rye is about $40, so to see it in the $20 range makes me pretty jealous.
EC is my go to bourbon too...
Sorry bout that. Wish you had the same opportunity!
What one do you recommend for a first time rye drinker?
Hmmm, I would have to say old forester rye. Love that one! If you don’t see it right away be patient. I hear the distillery has plenty of product but due to Covid they are waiting for the actual bottles.
Burned thru a bottle of EC Rye so def high on my list. Working thru WT101 and Old Elk but looking to head out this weekend for a few more and have to try Bulleit and Sazerac. Thanks as always and looking forward to the blind taste vid.
Appreciate that thank you!
I really enjoy the Sazarac RYE ! What are your thoughts ? I really thought it would have made the list. It is a bit more than 20.00 (maybe 30ish) in my area, but everything in N.J. is expensive ! Not a friendly state for any whiskey here. LOVE the show and i just received my XL SLB tee shirt !! I love it, THANK YOU!!!!!!
I'm in Jersey too, I just add 10 bucks to any price I see on RUclips. XD
Glad you love the shirt!! Sazerac is an excellent choice! I wavered on this one only due to fluctuations in price and being hard to find at times.
So very true about NJ pricing. On some of my favorites I wish it was only $ 10.00. Haha. Thanks for responding All. So great being part of the SLB family. I’m so happy we all share In this hobby together. Learning a lot from Kurt & Trenton. 👍🏻🥃
Good video, but I'd love if you reviewed CC 100 % rye. Very tasty
Love to do that!
You absolutely need to try George Dickel Rye, even if it doesn't get picked for the taste-off. Its $24 at Binny's and has a great spice/flavor to it. It's my everyday sipper!
GD Rye is better than one would think, maybe in my top 5
Agree on the GD Rye, it’s surprising good in an old fashioned
@@GreaseMonkeyGarageTX I use it as a mixer with ginger ale, but also its good neat. ps my go to old fashioned whiskey is Old Grand Dad Bonded (BIB).
Great vote here! To be truthful Trent wanted GD rye on the list! Got you down thank you!
George Dickel Rye is also a 90 proofer sourced from MGP but then they run it through the maple charcoal to give it the Tennessee touch.
I’ve not really gotten heavy into rye but I did grab a rittenhouse for cocktails and accidentally bought a WT101 rye instead of the bourbon that i will try soon. I was in louisville and tried the bulleit but didn’t really like it. My best friend recommended the angels envy rye and i love it so i also purchased a baby saz, a templeton 10, a whistle pig 10 year that is 17 year old alberta rye as well as the new boss hog and a Midsummers night dram. Oh I did get a bourye that i also liked. looking forward to trying them all poolside this summer!
Wow incredible lineup kudos to you! Have never tried any of the boss hog releases so hopefully one day. The rest of your list is killer!
Basil Hayden Dark Rye. Not sure the price point, since I received it as a Christmas gift. T’was quite delicious with dark caramel tones and a smooth finish. Quite sweet.
Great! Appreciate the description!
I’m a big fan of Basil Dark Rye too. It is about $50 usd. But really smooth and spicy straight. I would like to get its cousin from Canada. Alberta dark horse rye. It looks as dark as night. Lol. ✌️🥃
Oh wow so would I lol! I need to find that Alberta! Thanks for the tip!
This is the 3rd Rye video I've seen tonight/ this morning. Several list some in common. Thanks for the content and good suggestions for my next haul. 🥃🥃
Yes! Bulleit Rye is my $20 go to. Just a great flavor. Love your videos…just hit the subscribe button today.
Certainly appreciate that!
the video close ups of the bottles looks great...that wooden cap on the Elijah with the wood grain , compared to the screw cap on OF was striking...but ...it's whats inside that counts..
Good eye sir!
My vote for Knob Creek Rye for sixth pick. Kurt, you made great list of affordable Ryes. Thank you. Looking forward to Monday's video.
Appreciate that thank you!
I have Knob Creek Rye and Bulleit 95 Rye now. Both good pours. I guess I will head to the local to try to find the others!
Hope you love ‘em !
Question for you..... I'll start by saying I love this channel and I love bourbons and whiskeys in general. But I'm not well versed in things that are specifically RYE whiskeys. I've had Barrell's Seagrass offering, and it's great - along with some other things that had high rye mash bills or were finished in some other barrel changing the flavor profile, and I've liked all those. But for whatever reason the Rittenhouse Rye tastes very different than anything else I've had - what I can only describe as "earthy", like I'm eating a mouthful of dirt - is that typical of most straight rye whiskeys or is that just my messed up palate, lol??? Curious before I go spending money on other rye whiskeys.
We all have our separate palates lol. For example, my brother would prefer a rye whiskey over bourbon. There may be something in Rittenhouse that doesn’t match up with your taste buds. Like I mentioned in the video it has a different flavor profile than the rest IMO. If you try one more pick one in this price range so if you don’t like it it’s not going to cost you a lot of money. I would suggest you try the Old Forester rye but that’s just me. Good luck!
I would say Knob Creek rye which I think is absolutely delicious…. (but it is very hard to find for less than 30 which basically disqualifies it).
So my back up TRUE budget choice would be Old Overholt rye. 1 liter for 25 or less.
Turkey 101 is an excellent choice just slightly too minty for my taste to be an every day.
I actually am not too impressed with regular bulleit rye. The 12 year is pretty decent though…
OLd forester rye is definitely respectable and deserves a place on the list.
I haven’t tried Elijah Craig rye yet but by me in New York it is almost universally over 30 bucks so I don’t feel like it belongs on this “20$” list.
Rotten house rye. Excellent choice. I would probably rank this as the best if not the runner up as the king of this category.
Great list. Keep up the good work. Love the content.😀
Cheers!
Appreciate that thank you! I can get KC rye for 28-29.00. That’s the one I struggled with leaving it off the list.
@@slbdrinks honestly though, you have to draw the line somewhere on the price so I think you did the right thing. I actually saw it all over South Carolina when I was on vacation for more like low 40s which shocked me.
Love your videos!! Reminds me of the old fire side chats. I really look forward to them and makes me think of family. That said,, I have to throw in Sazerac 6 Year Old Rye Whiskey750ml
4.6 out of 5 stars. Read reviews for average rating value is 4.6 of 5.
4.6 available @ total wine & more. $19.99
Fabulous choice! Thanks for the kind words!
Again, a very good list. I picked up a bottle of Sazerac for $28-29 range. That is the upper end of your scale, but it is a good rye.
Excellent thanks!
Great video I would like to add Old Overholt BiB the newest version is non chill filtered and around $25
Awesome! Wasn’t aware it was NCF.
I'd add Old Overholt to your list. I tried some on a dare at a bar that had limited whiskey selection and loved.
It’s def a solid choice!
Have only tried one Rye, Old Forester. Drinking it tonight, excellent.
Love to see the Bulleit Rye on the list, im a big fan of it, use it for my Manhattan's and Sazerac's.
If there is one missing, i have to say that the Old Overholt Bottled-In-Bond is a great rye, and with a price tag around 24$
I have been searching for the Old Overholt 11 year, but its been impossible to get a hold of where i live. Could you review it some day and let us know if its worth the price? I think i should retail for 75$, but i have only seen it at auctions going for around 250$.
Love the channel, love your style. Keep up the good work.
I will absolutely try to find it! The 11 yr sounds great!
Sazerac is my go to Rye. Just wonderful. Keep these great videos coming.
Thanks for your vote!
I know you are a bourbon guy, but thank you for this. I am building up a bar and doing so a little at a time as I need to save money. This will help make a better choice on a budget.
Agree with all! Only one I haven't tried is the OF rye, it's not anywhere around me here in NC.
Hopefully you can find it soon!
Do you store an open bottle of sweet vermouth in the fridge or can it be left out? How long will an open bottle last in fridge vs out?
Always store in the fridge if at all possible. Your shelf life will at least double in the fridge. In the fridge a couple months than the flavor starts to sour. I try to find the smaller bottles when purchasing vermouth. That helps.
@@slbdrinks Many thanks Kurt! Nice having an expert to consult on this stuff! Much obliged.
MGP's 95% rye mashbill is delicious, and contrasts well with the Kentucky-style ryes that use corn to sweeten the flavor. But I just love the new Old Forester Rye - what a balanced and flavorful pour for the price. For the ringer, I'd suggest including either Jim Beam''s or Buffalo Trace's rye at this price point.
Great thank you!
Love the channel, love Bulleit, thanks for the honest review
Appreciate that!
Knob Creek 100. I also like Lot No.40, but maybe you can save that for a Best Canadian Whiskies show. Love your videos, keep up the great work!
Lot 40 is very good! Thank you!
I totally agree with Bulleit rye . I think most Bulleit products are just ok , but their rye is impressive .
How about your 5 favorite Irish whiskeys for $20-$29.99 ?
Irish show coming up soon! Not concentrating on the 20-30.00 price range but that’s an excellent idea! Lots of good Irish out there.
Agree on the Bulleit rye as the standout of their line.
Irish in the 20-30? May I kindly suggest Sexton and Jameson Caskmates Stout.
Hey, your top 5 $20 ish rye whiskeys are the same as mine. WT 101 Rye is my #1 and the other 4 are tied for 2nd place.
Ha! Love it!
Thanks for the list. What is your go to Rye for Manhattans?
Tough question. My all time favorite is Willet 4 yr. Aggressive in your face rye. Can’t pour that all the time so Rittenhouse is good as well. Sounds like this could be a good blind taste discussion!
My go to rye is high west double rye. I know that it might be on the higher end of your price range but I can typically find it for under $30.
I can get it for about 29.00 here as well!
Perfect timing. Watching this drinking some Wild Turkey 101 Rye. How about the good stuff... Templeton?
Would love to do another rye show like this stepping up the game a bit!
As a baker who loves using Rye Wheat and a drinker of Rye Whiskey it warmed the cockels of my heart to see Bulleit with it's 95% Mash Bill represented here. Thanks for the confirmation.
That’s awesome. Appreciate your kind words!
Hey Kurt/Trenton - just checking out your merch store. Love the stuff. I would like to offer a suggestion: If you can get some coasters in the merch store, I would love to buy a set. Thanks!
Fabulous idea!
Very helpful thanks! Your low key presentations are super
Thank you! Much appreciated!
Excellent video. Kurt, your content just keeps getting better and better, and your number of subscribers grows with the content.
You'd be very hard pressed to find 5 better value ryes. They are all terrific for cocktails, but good sippers, too. The only alternatives I can think of can be hard to find under $30 in most areas, but Knob Creek Rye and especially High West Double Rye! are as good as any of your five. Fortunately, I can always find the High West under $30 in So Cal. Put my vote down for the Double Rye!
You got it! Appreciate your kind words here! Appreciative to all the folks who belly up to the bar with us on a weekly basis!
I'm
I love bourbon but grew up on Canadian whiskey,
. Have you ever thought about doing the Canadian whiskies?
I do have one show highlighting 5 Canadian whiskies! Lots of fun!
Great videos. Sazerac Rye (6yr) is a steal for the price IMO.
You got the Bulleit Rye so we’re good. Gotta try their bourbon though especially if you like Wild Turkey. Great video.
I will!
Nice snowy weekend coming up here for our fellow Hoosiers. Great opportunity to stay in and enjoy some good spirits. Stay safe and Cheers!
You got that right. We had at least 12” last day or two!
I’m down here in the Fishers/Noblesville area. We’re drifting and piling up as we speak.
@@jaxcoop1511 Lafayette area is also a total whitewash. Planning to sit by a window and sip some Talisker 10 while the snow falls
Learning has never been more fun! 🙏
Honestly, that’s what this channel is all about including myself. Thank you for saying that!
Redemption Rye is a an affordable MGP option that I like to keep around. Cheers!
Thank you!
I tried so much to like redemption rye.. just tasted way too young and grainy.
The bullet rye is great, excellent pour. Cheers!!!
Also a video idea, would be interested to know both of your favorite drinking accessories. Favorite glasses, or decanters, how your ice is made. Something like that would be cool.
For the blind taste test dont reveal them till the end rank them from worst to 1st then reveal. Great content you got me into bourbon never miss a video. Thank you 😊
Will do that! Once I got to the last two on the bourbon blind I realized I screwed up a bit.
@@slbdrinks still a great video keep up the great content
Always see Knobb Creek rye but never pulled the trigger, really interested to see how it would do
I was just thinking the same thing! I love KC products but I've never picked up the Rye for some reason. I can pick it up in my area for 19.99.
Almost made my top 5!
VERY INTERESTING AGAIN. Not a huge Rye fan until I started making Black Manhattans: BING! We have High West due to a ski trip but it is well over $20/bottle. Depending on your local cost you may want to do the blind on it; Rendevous or Double Rye
Double rye is def in the high 20’s here so vote accepted! Thank you!
I’ve seen one other mention of this bottle, Redemption Rye is my current rye of choice. Comes in right at $22, and has all the beautiful, flowery, spicy flavors of something like Whistlepig at a great price.
Perfect thanks!
Redemption is actually.....wait for it, MGP. Tin Cup Rye is also MGP btw. Every 95/5 sourced in Indiana is MGP.
Great video Kurt, can you do a video of best 20 to 30 dollar scotch, I seem to be failing at this
Would love to! We did the budget blended scotch but would be great to dig into this subject more.
Definitely need to try Jim Beam Pre-prohibition Style Rye!
Thank you!
Another great list. I'd add Old Overholt straight rye. Cheers!
Awesome thanks!
Put in my vote for Dickel Rye, cool video bro!
Appreciate that!
Sazerac rye, if you can find it. Excellent rye for such a low price. If you do premium eyes, whistlepig 12 or 10
Very nice!
If I have never tried Rye before, what is a good recommendation? I enjoy Four Roses small batch and Coopers bourbons, if that helps.
Sure, I would go with something around this price range that way if you don’t like it you are not out big money. My suggestion would be old forester rye. Well rounded and not over the top.
@@slbdrinks Thanks. Will try this weekend.
Great Line-up Fellas! :) Love them ALL!
Thank you!
Excellent list. I'd suggest Redemption Rye. Excellent mixer @ about $24.
Thank you!
Do you have High West in your area? Their Double Rye is in this price range and it's great. Nice and spicy.
Yes! Love rye, was hoping you’d do this.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Another great video… your last pick Bulleit rye was on my thought list the entire time until you brought it out at the end……🥃🥃🥃🥃🥃 for the price point I think you’re spot on with this list, all of them are worthy for the $20 price point and again it all depends on your taste which is your favorite! If you’re a bloody Mary guy substitute the bullet rye and make yourself a bullet Mary….
Ahhh great idea! Thank you!
@@slbdrinks of course you gotta wash it down with a snit of beer at least that’s what we call it in Minnesota of course if you like it really spicy I would suggest a light beer like Coors light to wash it down otherwise try something different like Newcastle or greenbelt Nordisk
Really enjoy watching your channel! Maybe you already have done a video, but I would like to see how you drink your favorite bourbons on a rock or rocks and how you enjoy and get your flavor profiles. Detailed ways you enjoy your bourbon. Great Channel, thanks!
We have plans for a similar video. Hopefully soon!
Nice list! I would add Knob Creek Rye. Very bold and delicious.
Thank you!
Sazerac rye, or Templeton rye. I like Sazerac a little better but in my area can be hard to find and push the price limit. LOVED your twenty dollar bourbon video. I think we must have similar tastes in whisky because that's how those bourbon s shake out for me.
Awesome thank you!
Old Forester Rye is my go to!! 👍🏻 Great review
Getting to be that as well for me also!
Hey Kurt... Love your show. There's no doubt the Bulleit rye is the best value rye whiskey on the market; it just ticks all the boxes. However, I personally rate The Yellow Rose rye just ahead on points. It's smooth, sweet and buttery. Please feature it on your show soon.
Cheers
Tim (Inverloch, Victoria, Australia)
I have never tried the FR rye but others have recommended as well. Looks like I need to do that! Good to hear from you in Australia!
Hey Curt, Michters Rye is always on the list for me. If I see it I grab it. Delicious neat or in a cocktail! EC Rye is also always in my cabinet when I can find it!
Great choices! Michters is very nice as well!
Great Group. How about old Overshoot rye?
Can you cite a source that says WT 101 rye is aged 6-7 years. While I have read that the 101 bourbon is aged that long, every thing that I have read on the Rye is that it's 4-5 years old.
The Russell's Reserve Rye which is a Wild Turkey product, is age stated at 6 years. And seeing I can still get it for $29.99, I might add it to your list.
Found the age info off of the distiller app. Says no age statement but is 6-7 yrs old.
Russell’s Reserve rye is quite good as well!
i tried the bulleit rye last night on our live show..was blown away. its so good. very zesty
SAZERAC, TEMPLETON 4 Yr, or REDEMPTION haven't had any of these, would like to see if they stack up against your list. Big fan of your list!
Appreciate that!
Bulleit Rye is my go to! Great selections!
Thank you!
I like a good rye, although I know quite a few that don't. I'll have to pick up the Forester and Elijah Craig. I have about 6 local ryes now.
Excellent! Rye whiskey def takes 2nd place behind bourbon but deserves the recognition!
Love the video. Got to give these a try
Plz do!
New Sub here. I came across your channel a couple of weeks ago and really appreciate your analysis and passion.
Thanks so much! Appreciate you joining us!
As an Iowa Boy I recommend Templeton Rye the 4 year is available for 27 here in Iowa.
Beautiful thank you!
Nice list. I use the Bulleit Rye for my Old Fashioned cocktail. Thanks for keeping these series of easy to find spirits going.
Appreciate that!