Comments on: JIM BEAM NEW (ri)1 RYE REVIEW

By: Rye Lover

Rye Lover — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 22:59:47 +0000

It should be noted that since this article this “genericized rye” has dropped in most stores to right around $20. It’s now generally less expensive than Rittenhouse 100 & Wild Turkey 101 Rye.

And it’s still too expensive at that price point.

By: Rye Smile

Rye Smile — Mon, 13 Dec 2010 20:39:45 +0000

Just came across this and found description “friends” excellent. My estimation of the piece rose on the second read through when I realized who the “vodka” picture is!

By: prcrstn8

prcrstn8 — Fri, 28 May 2010 00:52:50 +0000

Tried it last night – it’s about as distinctive (not very) as VO.

Re: William’s fear that this stuff will replace Jim Beam Yellow – ditto that.

By: boozeblogger

boozeblogger — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 02:49:54 +0000

So a Vodka-Gin Martini would be a mixture between the snobby college professor and the sleazy used car dealer?

Somehow, this makes perfect sense to me.

By: Drink Dogma « Overflow

Drink Dogma « Overflow — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:34:32 +0000

[...] under the cabinet and staring intently at it with new eyes. Heck, I’d say he is one of the best writers I’ve read recently. [...]

By: Spork Toast

Spork Toast — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:43:33 +0000

Templeton is actually based out of Iowa, and the “what” to that WTF is that Templeton Iowa is exactly where Capone was getting his rye during prohibition.

They claim to be using the same process and recipe, if not actually the same equipment. Given that it’s forebear was made during a time of haste and duress, I think it’s understandable that it would retain some of those rougher edges. Plus they’ve only been at it (legally) for a few years, and have none of their own historical reserve to blend with. It’s not the best, but it shows potential, and my second bottle (from two years later) demonstrates improvement over the first.

By: tevie

tevie — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 02:02:11 +0000

Great piece
personally i think ri is overrated rittenhouse or pappy has it beat any day
have you tried Templeton Rye yet i think its based out of Illinois also meh

By: Rick

Rick — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 18:55:09 +0000

Word. Stickin’ to Turkey till I can find some Sazerac

By: Whiskey Taichou

Whiskey Taichou — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 23:11:08 +0000

I bought it out of curiosity and thought it was weak sauce. It was like when McDonald’s came out with a veggie burger and tried to tell everyone how green they were and how much they care about being healthy. The bottle is pretty too bad its all hat and no cattle. I think they just found some crap bourbon and mixed a little rye in it. If you tried it blind you would not have said rye whiskey.

By: Robert Heugel

Robert Heugel — Sun, 18 Jan 2009 07:14:51 +0000

Awesome Skunk, just awesome! Thanks for continuing the story.