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On the whole, this Blackened x Willett Rye Madeira Finish is something new, different and tasty. It’s a great marriage of the talents and processes of two icons in the whiskey world and even if it wasn’t a good whiskey, I’d be happy it existed; I’d love to see more collaborations like this show up in the market. Some truly remarkable things can happen when people work together. Good Whiskey, Rye Whiskey, Whisky, People Working Together, Malted Barley, Something New, Orange Peel, Coffee Bottle, Distillery

People Working Together

Blackened x Willett Rye Madeira Finish Review

On the whole, this Blackened x Willett Rye Madeira Finish is something new, different and tasty. It’s a great marriage of the talents and processes of two icons in the whiskey world and even if it wasn’t a good whiskey, I’d be happy it existed; I’d love to see more collaborations like this show up in the market. Some truly remarkable things can happen when people work together.

On the whole the High West Rendezvous Rye 21C23 is ok as a pour, but when it comes to cocktails the game changes and this turns into a superstar. It excels in all of the usuals, especially an Old Fashioned and Sazerac, and ends up pushing the spice up everywhere it was tested. This is going to make for a heck of a summer cocktail rye. Spice Things Up, Old Things, Things To Come, Citra Hops, Western Landscape, Pot Still, Malted Barley, Rye Whiskey, Summer Cocktails

Spice Things Up

Western Landscape

Summer Cocktails

High West Rendezvous Rye 21C23 Review

On the whole the High West Rendezvous Rye 21C23 is ok as a pour, but when it comes to cocktails the game changes and this turns into a superstar. It excels in all of the usuals, especially an Old Fashioned and Sazerac, and ends up pushing the spice up everywhere it was tested. This is going to make for a heck of a summer cocktail rye.

It was a bit tight and closed off at first, but after a couple of glasses for the review, the O.H. Ingram Rye Whiskey opened up and showed a bit more depth. This is going to be a fun sample to sip through and mix with. Rye Whiskey, Whisky, Malted Barley, Sweet Notes, Perfume Bottles, Couple, Glasses, Fun, Eyewear

Perfume Bottles

O.H. Ingram Rye Whiskey Review

It was a bit tight and closed off at first, but after a couple of glasses for the review, the O.H. Ingram Rye Whiskey opened up and showed a bit more depth. This is going to be a fun sample to sip through and mix with.

Four Roses Rye Whiskey Review

It’s hard to describe exactly how this Four Roses Rye Whiskey differs from modern rye, but believe me when I say… it’s stupid good. There is a balance of light and dark, beauty and brutality, that weave their way through this that make it difficult to draw parallels to anything on the market right now. It’s a true unicorn.

Castle and Key Restoration Rye Review - The Whiskey Jug Rye Whiskey, Roasted Corn, Baked Apples, Distillery, Cornbread, Whiskey Bottle, Earthy, Mixer, Herbalism

Castle and Key Restoration Rye Review

Castle and Key Restoration Rye Review - The Whiskey Jug

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Castle and Key Restoration Rye Review

Castle and Key Restoration Rye Review - The Whiskey Jug

It’s a really nice, full, whiskey and while I usually think double oak is a waste of barrels this actually has a pronounced impact over the original Sagamore rye. It’s tasty, it’s deep, it’s dark and warm with a bold character that works in cocktails. As much I hate to say it… Sagamore Spirit Double Oak seems to be a good use of a second cask, I’m going to enjoy drinking through this one! Good Whiskey, Bourbon Whiskey, Malted Barley, Sweet And Spicy, Barrels, Whiskey Bottle, Really Cool Stuff, Drinking, Hate

Bourbon Whiskey

Sweet And Spicy

Really Cool Stuff

Sagamore Spirit Double Oak Review

It’s a really nice, full, whiskey and while I usually think double oak is a waste of barrels this actually has a pronounced impact over the original Sagamore rye. It’s tasty, it’s deep, it’s dark and warm with a bold character that works in cocktails. As much I hate to say it… Sagamore Spirit Double Oak seems to be a good use of a second cask, I’m going to enjoy drinking through this one!

Part of me wants to drink all of this sample neat because I’m enjoying it so much. But, my curiosity has me wanting to make cocktails with it as well. The combo of flavors is super unique and I’m dying to find out how the Sagamore Reserve Tequila Finish does in some of my go-to whiskey cocktails: Sazerac, Old Fashioned, Basin Street and Manhattan. Or, heck, even in something like a La Rosita. Should be fun. Rye Whiskey, Whisky, Malted Barley, Whiskey Cocktails, Sweet Notes, Curiosity, Tequila, Basin, Whiskey Bottle

Whiskey Cocktails

Sagamore Reserve Tequila Finish Review

Part of me wants to drink all of this sample neat because I’m enjoying it so much. But, my curiosity has me wanting to make cocktails with it as well. The combo of flavors is super unique and I’m dying to find out how the Sagamore Reserve Tequila Finish does in some of my go-to whiskey cocktails: Sazerac, Old Fashioned, Basin Street and Manhattan. Or, heck, even in something like a La Rosita. Should be fun.

I took my own assumption and just poured it over some ice, garnished with an orange peel and voila, it became an awesome sipping cocktail. The expressed orange peel added a nice citrus pop to that held cut the sweetness a tad and the slowly melting ice helped to further break up the sweet notes and it made for a pleasant drinking experience till the last sip. This Sagamore Reserve Manhattan Finish is going to be a killer summer, iced, drinker and highball maker. But as a standalone, neat drinker Rye Whiskey, Whisky, Cherry Brandy, Malted Barley, Orange Peel, Sweet Notes, Whiskey Bottle, Manhattan, Drinking

Sagamore Reserve Manhattan Finish Review

I took my own assumption and just poured it over some ice, garnished with an orange peel and voila, it became an awesome sipping cocktail. The expressed orange peel added a nice citrus pop to that held cut the sweetness a tad and the slowly melting ice helped to further break up the sweet notes and it made for a pleasant drinking experience till the last sip. This Sagamore Reserve Manhattan Finish is going to be a killer summer, iced, drinker and highball maker. But as a standalone, neat drinker

There’s an odd note that kind of reminds me of pomegranate… if it was chalky, like a pomegranate powder. But on the whole, I just… don’t… quite… care for it. The Coalition Rye Sauternes Barriques Finish doesn’t feel cohesive and there’s that raw-woody crafty note that keeps coming up over and over. It’s one of my least favorite notes in whiskeydom. Roasted Nuts, Banana Chips, Rye Whiskey, French Wine, Least Favorite, Distillery, Woody, Pomegranate, Old World

Coalition Rye Sauternes Barriques Finish Review

There’s an odd note that kind of reminds me of pomegranate… if it was chalky, like a pomegranate powder. But on the whole, I just… don’t… quite… care for it. The Coalition Rye Sauternes Barriques Finish doesn’t feel cohesive and there’s that raw-woody crafty note that keeps coming up over and over. It’s one of my least favorite notes in whiskeydom.

Coalition Rye Margaux Barriques Review - The Whiskey Jug Rye Whiskey, Whisky, Red Fruit, Coffee Roasting, Distillery, Coffee Beans, Whiskey Bottle, Perfume Bottles, Crafty

Coffee Roasting

Perfume Bottles

Coalition Rye Margaux Barriques Review

Coalition Rye Margaux Barriques Review - The Whiskey Jug

I’m hoping we see a lot more soon. I’m hoping releases like the Crown Royal Blender’s Mash and this Alberta Premium Cask Strength Rye aren’t just blips on the screen, but signals of what’s on the horizon. I’m hoping this is just the beginning of what’s to come. Rye Whiskey, Whisky, Lemon Butter, Crown Royal, Toffee, Sugar Cookies, Feel Better, Herbalism, Bakery

Alberta Premium Cask Strength Rye Review

I’m hoping we see a lot more soon. I’m hoping releases like the Crown Royal Blender’s Mash and this Alberta Premium Cask Strength Rye aren’t just blips on the screen, but signals of what’s on the horizon. I’m hoping this is just the beginning of what’s to come.

Four Gate Ruby Rye Springs Review is good, there’s no doubt about that, but it’s not as good as the unfinished product. It’s just shy of cohesive and the finish ends up being less additive, and more detractive, from the original spirit. Rye Whiskey, Whisky, Red Licorice, Aged Rum, Raspberry Syrup, Malted Barley, Juicy Fruit, Sweet Notes, Gate

Raspberry Syrup

Four Gate Ruby Rye Springs Review

Four Gate Ruby Rye Springs Review is good, there’s no doubt about that, but it’s not as good as the unfinished product. It’s just shy of cohesive and the finish ends up being less additive, and more detractive, from the original spirit.

Redemption 10 Year Barrel Proof Rye Whiskey Review

The depth, the heaviness and the complexity is flooding me with the ghosts of drams past. This Redemption 10 Year Barrel Proof Rye is that old-style MGP rye long-time drinkers know and love. This is the profile that all-too-often is missing in the market because it’s not as common as it used to be. It’s a true rye-lovers rye. This… this is awesome.

I made an interesting, but not successful, Basin Street with it thinking the citrus plus rum-sweetness would work in a semi-tiki-like fashion… it didn’t. But where it did work well was in an Old Fashioned and a Boulevardier. I’m sure the Redemption Rum Cask Finish Rye would also work well in a Sidecar, but that’s a drink for a different night. Rye Whiskey, Whisky, Barbados Rum, Caribbean Rum, Malted Barley, Sidecar, Cooking Oil, Graham Crackers, Basin

Graham Crackers

Redemption Rum Cask Finish Rye Review

I made an interesting, but not successful, Basin Street with it thinking the citrus plus rum-sweetness would work in a semi-tiki-like fashion… it didn’t. But where it did work well was in an Old Fashioned and a Boulevardier. I’m sure the Redemption Rum Cask Finish Rye would also work well in a Sidecar, but that’s a drink for a different night.

On the whole it is a little light, and feels topical without a ton of depth, but the fact that it’s only a 2-year-old whiskey and delivers this much shows the power of proper maturation vs a defined age. Now if they were charging $100 I might throw a rant in here, but they’re not and it’s a perfectly servicable whiskey. There is nothing to dislike about the Redemption Rye whiskey. Rye Whiskey, Whisky, Rye Cocktails, Rye Grain, Oldest Whiskey, Whiskey Brands, Malted Barley, Cold Night, Bartender

Redemption Rye Review

On the whole it is a little light, and feels topical without a ton of depth, but the fact that it’s only a 2-year-old whiskey and delivers this much shows the power of proper maturation vs a defined age. Now if they were charging $100 I might throw a rant in here, but they’re not and it’s a perfectly servicable whiskey. There is nothing to dislike about the Redemption Rye whiskey.

Traverse City North Coast Rye Review - The Whiskey Jug Rye Whiskey, Whisky, City North, Malted Barley, Traverse City, North Coast, Youth, Shelf, Cocktails

Traverse City North Coast Rye Review

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Traverse City North Coast Rye Review

Traverse City North Coast Rye Review - The Whiskey Jug

Kooper Family Rye has a warmth that just won’t quit. It’s as good as it gets for a “standard rye” and hits that perfect swagger you want in a basic rye that’s tasty neat and works well in cocktails. This is wonderfully serviceable rye and am quite happy sipping it right now. Rye Whiskey, Whisky, Oldest Whiskey, Bourbon Barrel, Sweet And Spicy, Distillery, Herbalism, Cocktails, Tasty

Sweet And Spicy

Kooper Family Rye Review

Kooper Family Rye has a warmth that just won’t quit. It’s as good as it gets for a “standard rye” and hits that perfect swagger you want in a basic rye that’s tasty neat and works well in cocktails. This is wonderfully serviceable rye and am quite happy sipping it right now.

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Stuffed Peppers

Four Gate Batch 7 "River Kelvin Rye" Review

Barrell have become masters of the blend and they’re pumping out one great release after another with no signs of slowing down or moving backward in quality. This Barrel Rye Batch 003 is a fantastic global blend and makes me even more excited for what’s to come. Rye Whiskey, Whisky, Rye Toast, Caramelized Bananas, Malted Barley, Molasses Cookies, Rye Bread, Dried Cherries, Bourbon Barrel

Caramelized Bananas

Molasses Cookies

Barrell Rye Batch 003 Review

Barrell have become masters of the blend and they’re pumping out one great release after another with no signs of slowing down or moving backward in quality. This Barrel Rye Batch 003 is a fantastic global blend and makes me even more excited for what’s to come.

That said, the floral notes are not overwhelming and after a bit of sipping they become just another facet of the whiskey and end up adding to its overall character. Water doesn’t change the Woodinville Cask Strength Rye Whiskey too much at first, but too much water and that woody craft note that was hanging out in the back starts moving forward. So you might want to be a bit restrained with those droppers. Bourbon Whiskey, Whisky, Sweet And Spicy, Natural Flavors, Distillery, Moving Forward, Woody, Whiskey Bottle, Whiskey

Bourbon Whiskey

Sweet And Spicy

Natural Flavors

Woodinville Cask Strength Rye Whiskey

That said, the floral notes are not overwhelming and after a bit of sipping they become just another facet of the whiskey and end up adding to its overall character. Water doesn’t change the Woodinville Cask Strength Rye Whiskey too much at first, but too much water and that woody craft note that was hanging out in the back starts moving forward. So you might want to be a bit restrained with those droppers.

But if you like the taste and can afford the Kentucky Owl Rye 10 Years, I hope you enjoy every last drop of it because at the end of the day it’s good whiskey and that’s what I’m here to talk about as often as possible: good whiskey. Good Whiskey, Rye Whiskey, Whisky, 10 Year Old, 10 Years, Malted Barley, Let It Out, Distillery, Kentucky

Kentucky Owl Rye 10 Years Review

But if you like the taste and can afford the Kentucky Owl Rye 10 Years, I hope you enjoy every last drop of it because at the end of the day it’s good whiskey and that’s what I’m here to talk about as often as possible: good whiskey.

This is the kind of rye I just love because it’s fun, it’s interesting and with this SiB you get to explore a singular aspect of what goes into their standard New Riff Rye for a measly $5 more. Hands down, this is one of my most recommended ryes these days, the New Riff Single Barrel Rye is just plain good stuff! Rye Whiskey, Whisky, Perfect Dark, Distillery, Bourbon, Barrel, Things To Come, Hands, Explore

New Riff Single Barrel Rye Review

This is the kind of rye I just love because it’s fun, it’s interesting and with this SiB you get to explore a singular aspect of what goes into their standard New Riff Rye for a measly $5 more. Hands down, this is one of my most recommended ryes these days, the New Riff Single Barrel Rye is just plain good stuff!

I love their relentlessly innovative approaches to whiskey and I’m even more excited for the day all their whiskey matures and replaces those sharp woody craft notes, like I’m getting in this A.D. Laws Secale Rye Whiskey, with the warm oaky notes we know and love in American whiskey. It’ll happen, it just takes time, and I’ll be here patiently waiting. Rye Whiskey, Whisky, Whiskey House, Sweet Delivery, Roasted Apples, Malted Barley, Dried Apples, Patiently Waiting, Distillery

Patiently Waiting

A.D. Laws Secale Rye Whiskey Review

I love their relentlessly innovative approaches to whiskey and I’m even more excited for the day all their whiskey matures and replaces those sharp woody craft notes, like I’m getting in this A.D. Laws Secale Rye Whiskey, with the warm oaky notes we know and love in American whiskey. It’ll happen, it just takes time, and I’ll be here patiently waiting.