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I was introduced to Bulleit Rye about 2 months ago by my brother-in-law -- and am very glad for it. It is really quite good. Anyone else a fan?

You know what? I may be wrong, and I may have just gotten used to better ryes, but I could swear Bulleit was better a few years ago. It was a good "everyday rye" for me, but about six months ago, I bought a bottle and didn't like it as much - I didn't really smell the rye in it like I used to be able to.

Anyone else, or is this a one-off?

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So what's a better rye (and please don't tell me WhistlePig, as it is shpenshive)?

Well, I'm partial to the cask-strength ryes (if I recall, Bulleit is 95 proof) - the answer to your very reasonable question is to call Joe Riley - there are numerous ryes that you'll like a lot more than Bulleit, and he'll have some of them in stock.

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Well, I'm partial to the cask-strength ryes (if I recall, Bulleit is 95 proof) - the answer to your very reasonable question is to call Joe Riley - there are numerous ryes that you'll like a lot more than Bulleit, and he'll have some of them in stock. 

Clearly I have a lot to learn - so a little googling says --

Cask strength (also known as barrel proof) is a term used in whisky-making to describe the level of alcohol-by-volume (abv) strength that is used for a whisky during its storage in a cask for maturation "“ typically in the range of 60"“65% abv.[1]

Most bottled whisky is diluted with water to bring its strength (i.e., its abv level) down to a level that makes it less expensive to produce and more palatable to most consumers, usually about 40% abv "“ a level that is the statutory maximum in some countries, and the statutory minimum in others. The degree of dilution is said to bring out different flavours of the whisky, which can affect the decisions of the producers regarding the concentration they select for the bottling of their various brands.

They mix it with water??!  Bizarre. So Cask strength is, um, strong, huh?

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Clearly I have a lot to learn - so a little googling says --

Cask strength (also known as barrel proof) is a term used in whisky-making to describe the level of alcohol-by-volume (abv) strength that is used for a whisky during its storage in a cask for maturation "“ typically in the range of 60"“65% abv.[1]

Most bottled whisky is diluted with water to bring its strength (i.e., its abv level) down to a level that makes it less expensive to produce and more palatable to most consumers, usually about 40% abv "“ a level that is the statutory maximum in some countries, and the statutory minimum in others. The degree of dilution is said to bring out different flavours of the whisky, which can affect the decisions of the producers regarding the concentration they select for the bottling of their various brands.

They mix it with water??!  Bizarre. So Cask strength is, um, strong, huh?

Strong? Oh yeah, but one ice cube is all it takes - and you can sip on a single glass for a long time.

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Rittenhouse Bottled-in-Bond; the one indispensable rye for your bar :)

Bulleit Rye is currently made at MGP in Lawrenceburg, Indiana.  For less money, I'd rather have the Redemption Rye, which is the exact same mashbill as the Bulleit rye, but it is slightly higher in proof, though the whiskey itself is slightly younger.  Biggest differences between the two for me?  Bulleit Rye is too "soft";  Redemption Rye has the trademark forward rye spice that I love and look for in my rye whiskies

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Rittenhouse Bottled-in-Bond; the one indispensable rye for your bar :)

Bulleit Rye is currently made at MGP in Lawrenceburg, Indiana.  For less money, I'd rather have the Redemption Rye, which is the exact same mashbill as the Bulleit rye, but it is slightly higher in proof, though the whiskey itself is slightly younger.  Biggest differences between the two for me?  Bulleit Rye is too "soft";  Redemption Rye has the trademark forward rye spice that I love and look for in my rye whiskies

This may veer slightly toward the off topic, but the Redemption High Rye Bourbon is my go to for many "whiskey heavy" cocktails at the moment. Really enjoy the flavor and not too pricey that I feel overindulgent making a manhattan or something similar with it on any old night.

(The mash-bill in the high rye is 38.2% Premium Rye 1.8% Barley Malt 60% Corn for anyone who's curious).

I've had the Bulleit Rye, but don't recall well enough what I thought of it.

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Rittenhouse Bottled-in-Bond; the one indispensable rye for your bar :)

Bulleit Rye is currently made at MGP in Lawrenceburg, Indiana.  For less money, I'd rather have the Redemption Rye, which is the exact same mashbill as the Bulleit rye, but it is slightly higher in proof, though the whiskey itself is slightly younger.  Biggest differences between the two for me?  Bulleit Rye is too "soft";  Redemption Rye has the trademark forward rye spice that I love and look for in my rye whiskies

I have had the Redemption I think. I need to revisit, but I think my rye palate is too virginal to know WTH I am talking about. I find it good, but more brusque and forward. I will evolve.  And FWIW, I take mine neat. I get the vapors better that way, and I love the vapors.

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