How Much Should You Pay for Rare Rye Whiskey?

[@100puremustard5]

I get Pikesville all day every day $39.99 ....... mic drop!

[@garyfranchy7726]

Picks up mic, 35.99, redrops mic.

[@luckigolfer]

Whistle Pig 10yr rye is excellent

[@nathanfay4136]

Agreed, some of their store picks are closer to 14 yrs for the same price as Retail Single Barrel and much better overall. Small batch is nice for around $65-75 range

[@whatsthepoint170]

Rewatch this today and then update your statement about secondary prices going to the moon

[@HighSpinSwingSpeed]

Midwinters Dream is $200 shelf price in Los Angeles

[@nathanfay4136]

That seems tame by most CA Secondary standards, but honestly would rather pay that price for any Stagg Jr Batch (they don't disappoint) or some other limited allocated Bottles. Try to hit some perimeter locations down there you might stumble on retail price.

[@JMarcus12]

How much would you pay for Master's Keep Cornerstone?

[@BourbonJunkies]

175?

[@anthodebourbon]

Kentucky Owl is all over the place in Florida and 129-140 dollars

[@BourbonJunkies]

That must be confiscated. It's a great $80 bottle

[@anthodebourbon]

@@BourbonJunkies Crown had both Confiscated and Rye.

[@BourbonJunkies]

I mean if you can get the rye sub 200 that's a solid deal

[@OakvilleKGB]

Did you get Kentucky Owl batch 4?

[@dalerobertson9618]

I just checked the msrp for Kentucky owl rye batch 4 is 299.00 a little of on your price

[@Briankelly5512]

Watching this is 2023, the secondary prices have skyrocketed so much more!

[@BourbonJunkies]

Everything had already gone through the roof by 2021

[@Erik_T_Thompson]

Rendezvous Rye!

[@chrissnapp7029]

where can i get the drowning phesant shirt

[@BourbonJunkies]

Might still be up at bourbonjunk.com

[@judahlion5826]

Another excellent video. Thanks

[@DaveH8905]

Willet 4 year or Old Ezra 7 Rye? Both are basically $80.

[@Erik_T_Thompson]

What was up with Sean's hair in this video? Was he working on being a Beatle?

[@BourbonJunkies]

Start of quarantine and everything was shut down in Michigan

[@edarelius99]

Just picked up a willet 4yr today for retail in a store in Houston cracked it open and man is it a tasty rye

[@420]

Chat ... Whats the concensus? Is EH Taylor even any good? I swear a bourbon head guy told me about it and later that night I saw the swanky restaurant I was at had it on the shelf and it was like $12 for a glass of it neat, so I excitedly bought one and it was pure fire water. I swear, I do not remember it being enjoyable at all compared to a lot of others. Perhaps I need to try another glass, but I recall that stuff being strong.

[@jamesf5346]

Willet 4yr $49 bucks I got one last week...

[@BourbonJunkies]

Lucky!

[@Quiggs717]

Great video...top 3 Rye Whiskeys for me 1. Midwinter 2. Willet 4 yr 3 Knob Creek 2009 Cask Strength

[@BourbonJunkies]

Solid little line up right there

[@annafalk1826]

Midwinter Nights Dram Act 8, picked it up last week for $89. $97 with tax.

[@BourbonJunkies]

Have you opened it, thoughts?

[@annafalk1826]

@@BourbonJunkies oh, I opened that bottle right away. I get sticky toffee pudding on the nose as well as fig newtons. For me, the port comes through well on the palate. I can not compare to previous bottlings, but I would definitely buy this one again at MSRP.

[@mattbatterson3878]

Angels Envy Rye worth a go or no?

[@BourbonJunkies]

Super sweet, not quite my jam for $100

[@thomasmichael6509]

Found 6 bottles of the willet 4 year at Kroger on sale

[@johnd5669]

Hi Guys, i have an opportunity to pick up either a Kentucky Owl 11 year Rye, 10 year Rye, or Wild Turkey Cornerstone but can only afford one. Which would you pick?

[@BourbonJunkies]

If you like proof KO 11 year, if not cornerstone.

[@greircrabtree6940]

Willet over Pikesville?

[@BourbonJunkies]

For us yes

[@erikguthrie8578]

@@BourbonJunkies even if Willet is double the price? Love Pikesville and been wondering about the 4 year Willet's @$80 the last couple times in the store but haven't pulled the trigger yet

[@BourbonJunkies]

For sure worth the buy once for evaluation.

[@Diebythirty]

Another great video guys! Ive been on the hunt for the ole Owl for a while. Bummed a Whistlepig didnt make the list but still love you ;)

[@BourbonJunkies]

You can do better than the 15 for $200

[@Diebythirty]

@@BourbonJunkies That cuts me deep. One of my all time favs that I can actually find.

[@BourbonJunkies]

I think any of the KO ryes offer more, Parker's heritage rye wrecks it, and lot 40 cask is well above it. The 15 is a special treat, and if it was 75 cheaper it would be amazing.

[@nathanfay4136]

@@BourbonJunkies have found some amazing Store Picks of WP aged upwards of 14+yrs for under $100 and higher Proof and they absolutely destroy the 15. Around TX the 15 Yr sits on shelves for a while.

[@nathanfay4136]

@@Diebythirty have found some amazing Store Picks of WP aged upwards of 14+yrs for under $100 and higher Proof and they absolutely destroy the 15. Around TX the 15 Yr sits on shelves for a while. Look around for some Picks you'll be pleased. A fan of WP myself

[@patrickd7329]

dudes. i need a VWFRR review

[@BourbonJunkies]

Never had any, seen a bottle once though

[@patrickd7329]

@@BourbonJunkies just got the 2020 yesterday. hmm.

[@branstonevans486]

I saw a bottle of double rye finished in mwnd barrels on secondary for 200

[@BourbonJunkies]

It's damn good but idk about 200 good on that.

[@branstonevans486]

Bourbon Junkies I laughed and kept scrolling. These rona prices are getting ridiculous. I saw a RHF posted locally for 300 and sell for 275. I’m 1000% out. Good luck Sean lol

[@BourbonJunkies]

😢

[@jreezy70]

Picked up the Willet 4 year and it’s just “meh” to me, it’s got a funk that I can’t get with. The EH Taylor Straight Rye is better, IMO, but I do wish it was priced better.

[@BourbonJunkies]

We find a lot of the willet stuff has a funk on it. Just their thing

[@adoyleBU]

Mine was super minty, and I just couldn't get past it. I let it sit for a couple months and that went away and it became quite enjoyable.

[@Crateria]

good video, kinda surprised no whistle pig though

[@BourbonJunkies]

Roughly below sticker price

[@babaghanoush87]

How about THH Rye? Sazerac 18?

[@BourbonJunkies]

Never seen a bottle of saz 18 ever, never got to buy a handy.

[@a_z.tazzzfan8497]

About 25-30 years ago I tried a few different Rye's. None were any good; tasted like the water came from a swimming pool at the end of the season 😂. About a year ago, a friend gave me a glass and it was decent. So, I've bought a few low priced bottles since then and have developed a bit of a taste for Rye now. Not enough to spend more than $50 on one yet. Last week I found a steal of a deal. I was grocery shopping and came across a bottle of Jack Daniel's Single Barrel Rye on sale for $35 (normally $45-60 in Phoenix). It was bottled the day after my wife's birthday in November 2018. So far, that is the best Rye I've bought. Rye has definitely improved over the last couple decades 😎👍

[@BourbonJunkies]

If you haven't tried it yet try old Forester rye, solid pour

[@a_z.tazzzfan8497]

@@BourbonJunkies I found only one Old Forester Rye at 100 proof on the Total Wine website near me for $19. I went ahead and ordered it along with a Knob Creek Single Barrel Select Rye @ 115 proof specifically bottled for Total Wine for $54. 😎 Thoughts on this Knob Creek?🤔

[@BourbonJunkies]

We like the higher proof offerings from KC more. The new 12 and 15 years are good too!

[@a_z.tazzzfan8497]

@@BourbonJunkies I'm SOL on the 12 & 15 year offerings for KC as I checked the Total Wine website during your 15yr KC video and the 9 stores within 100 miles from my home are sold out 😢

[@a_z.tazzzfan8497]

@@BourbonJunkies Enjoyed a few glasses of the Old Forester 100 Rye 👍 for a couple days. Just opened the KC 115 SB Rye 👍. OMW 😲, that is awesome. Ticks me off that I didn't get 2 bottles 🤬 My only gripe, is the fake cork. Thanks for the suggestions 😁 👍

[@austinscott2577]

In KY, there are pallets of Willet everywhere. When I lived in DE, I saw 2 bottles, ever, in like 30 stores.

[@brianmccaffrey1291]

Willet not even available in NC. Period. I visit my buddy in Knoxville and it is everywhere.

[@richardrhodes4676]

I agree about the Owensboro, KY area...Willet Rye is about $60 everywhere...the Pot Still Bourbon is from $38 on sale at Meier to $48 in the liquor stores...available just about everywhere. I live in Indianapolis...Rye is no where to be found...special liquor stores MIGHT have a bottle of the Pot Still. Maybe...

[@justinmcginnis7526]

Austin Scott I’ve only seen 3-4 here in DE but the new store owner had em at retail! I snagged one and went back the following week... gone!

[@TheMNbassHunter]

So interesting to see Willet 4yr keep popping up on random videos I watch. Also, again, distribution is crazy. This stuff is available all over the place where I'm at. Pretty much every liquor store you walk into it is just sitting on the shelf for $50 - $60, but others say they can't get it.

[@BourbonJunkies]

Yea we were just in KY and found it in several stores, I still think it is a solid pick up for the price

[@golfguruct]

@@BourbonJunkieswhat is a good price on the 10 yr. Willet Rye?

[@mikehaliday8302]

My local boozemonger has about 6 bottles of Willett 4 yr for $62. Every time I go in there I'm about THAT CLOSE to cleaning them out, but on the other hand, they haven't gone anywhere yet...

[@BourbonJunkies]

I'd get 2

[@reecewilkinson4334]

The Willet 4 year retails for £80-£90 if you can find it in the UK

[@brianmccaffrey1291]

Nothing beats Willett in my book. Anyone have a Rye they think is better / just as good? I wold love to try it if so.

[@ryanparker4775]

Brian McCaffrey without doubt michters bs rye blows it away

[@brianmccaffrey1291]

@@ryanparker4775 Thank my man for the suggestion. Now I have to find a bottle of it! I wish it was readily available.

[@peaceandwealthseeker4504]

Store by me has willet 10 year green tops for 399 and the purple for 699 I kid you not

[@BourbonJunkies]

Hard no

[@bronco590]

Michters is $45 at our store for secondary here in SC

[@brandon_sprague]

You sure that's the barrel strength? That's just a touch over msrp on the standard single barrel rye

[@jordanbarr1452]

Just ordered a KO Batch 3 delivered for 150... Looking forward to trying it. The cheapest I've seen it around town is 190. Thanks for the video gents!!

[@BourbonJunkies]

Solid deal!

[@Storyquest]

You guys put the text up for the bottles so I don't have to squint at my phone trying to read the bottle like an idiot anymore! Thanks for adding that in :)

[@mojo88bassandbourbon72]

After watching this convinced Dans related to Gronk

[@williamriker4889]

How do I buy a Junkie shirt?

[@BourbonJunkies]

Bourbonjunk.com

[@ljpfeif]

Do you think the Wild Turkey Masters Keep Cornerstone Rye might be a better special occasion rye bottle than the Kentucky Owl?

[@BourbonJunkies]

Same price basically, KO just had a bit more hit behind it with the proof. Both are good, but I think KO in my eyes is just a bit more special. Not sure why.

[@aaronbrowne1114]

Makes me happy that I can find willett 4 yr every so often at a local shop for $69. I grab a bottle each time I see it there

[@bahbahblacksheep311]

Sean I just want to say, after many recommendations for Early Times BIB, I finally got the opportunity to try it in my area. And you were so right. I don’t think you can beat that liter for $25. I went back and bought a backup. Now I’m going back to buy everything my store has (6 more). What a great daily sipper

[@BourbonJunkies]

See Dan puts it first blind for a reason

[@mikem3726]

I'm drinking an Old Forester Rye while watching this with a big smile on my face as the bottles dot the bottom of the screen. This is actually my first rye and although taken aback by the nose and palate initially, a little water made it really good. This also is the neck pour, per se, so I expect the next time it will be even better. Great review gents!

[@ColeAndWhiskey]

Favorite is the Michters BP and would pay $100 all day long

[@andrewclow23]

Damn good looking dog!

[@BourbonJunkies]

He is indeed a handsome man, we tell him that a lot

[@talljohn5350]

I got Kentucky owl rye batch 1 for $143 and there’s probably another 10 bottles in the cabinet

[@donulldh4785]

Resurrection time: So getting notification that Ky Owl Rye Batch 4 and Bourbon Batch 10 are both coming to PA soon.....and both at $299!..... But there's more....While checking out the PA website, I found they still have the Rye Batch 3 available for $199. Thinking hard about it....

[@StillLivinginthewoods]

I get the Willett 4 year for about $65 retail down here in Texas and my favorite liquor store always has it on the shelf. It's probably my favorite non-MGP rye.

[@BourbonJunkies]

I'd always have it around for $65

[@Radmixtape77]

Came for the content stayed for the bottle flips Found a Bottle of Kentucky Owl Batch 3 today for $129.99! I almost bought two but I just picked up midwinter night dram act 8, so the bourbon budget was already blown. I can’t find a lot of the rare bourbons in MN but the Ryes seem to be on he shelf.

[@kevinarmitage6114]

You guys make me happy!!, wasn't having a great day, until I watched this vid!! Thanks guys you are the BEST!

[@BourbonJunkies]

Well sorry it wasn't going well, happy to help though.

[@kevinarmitage6114]

@@BourbonJunkies thanks buddy, alls good, just wanted to thank you for cheering me up!!!

[@tarheelskk]

thanks dan and sean for turning me on old forester rye. its delicious and its totally screwed with my perception of price for every other whiskey when compared.

[@brettbeinke2763]

Great video and man that Michters Rye is fantastic.

[@WhiskeyCowboyGaming]

Finally drinking out of real glasses. I just can't get behind Glencairn..... I have done the same blind tasting with rocks glasses and Glencairn's. Any guesses ? Same results.

[@enricojaun2880]

Totally agree on the Willet... pretty available here in MD. Not so much on the mid winter's night.

[@shemcoward6760]

#1 Kentucky Owl 11 Yr Rye Batch 1, #2 Parker's Heritage Heavy Char 8 yr Rye, #3 Michter's US-1 Barrel Strength Rye 111.8 proof, #4 TIED Kentucky Owl Rye Batch 2 & 3.

[@marks2091]

I would never pay 100 for Taylor. I love Willet. Bought the crap out of it back in 2015. Holey shit you dropped the Kentucky Owl! I payed 140 bucks for the Owl rye in new Jersey of all places. Shipped it home with the Confiscated I also bought. LOVE IT! Redemption Cask so good. Dont have Midwinter. Never tried it. Most I ever paid was 165 for Boss Hog Whistle Pig back in 2015 in Summerville SC. Had the booze hook up at the local liquor store. Bought a ton of stuff from them. As secondly prices rise faster than my liver enzyme count Im glad I bought and stashed prior to this madness.

[@TheCs1968]

I love this series! Keep them coming.

[@phychmasher]

12:22 I don't think Lobsters are what you think they are, Dan.

[@Brady-bh3gl]

Willet Rye, EC B520 & C919, and Eagle Rare are at the local grocery. WTF

[@BourbonJunkies]

I mean not our local store, but someone's

[@mikebell1038]

As of right now.......WhistlePig 10 year is my favorite and I’d pay $99.99 for it. I found WP 12 at a reasonable price at $100 and I’ll be trying that soon.

[@Ajudge9]

How much would you guys pay for Cornerstone?

[@jasonknapper2258]

The Willet 4yr rye for me has varied a lot from bottle to bottle.

[@StillLivinginthewoods]

The proof varies quite a bit from batch to batch, so it only makes sense that the flavor will vary as well. I never had one that I didn't like though, and they always seem to have that spicy Willett flavor at the base.

[@08yankeefan]

Pikesville $50 all day, done

[@lbcitycycle]

Thus far OF Rye is my go to. Bulliet is fantastic and super affordable. I think Saz is trash. Still exploring ryes.

[@evanbranscum6126]

👀 Knob Creek 15 yr LE in the background shining like a star

[@BourbonJunkies]

Shhh

[@GregD87]

The Willet Rye at the local Total Wine in WA, $74.99 (plus the 20.5% liquor tax and $3.77/Liter tax) = just over $93

[@BourbonJunkies]

That's a hell of a tax

[@travisfaircloth]

The best rye I have ever had was a 2013 VWFRR C series. It was killer. I paid 60 for it in 2013 😅. It was well worth it lol. It could have used some more abv though. How much would you guys pay for some really rare ryes like Red Hook, Rathskeller, Iron Fist, or Velvet Glove 🤔?

[@BourbonJunkies]

I feel like you hit a random name generator for those names lol. I've never heard of a single one of those eyes 😂. Also I'd pay 60 for a FRR, ya know just to try it

[@travisfaircloth]

@@BourbonJunkies lol yah I'd prob pay a couple hundred. You guys should look up those other 4. They are some of the Holy Grails of ryes. Red Hook (KBD, 23yr and 24yr, 4 barrels/852 bottles , 56.4%--58.8%), Rathskeller (KBD, 23yr, 211 bottles, 68%), Iron Fist (KBD, 23yr, 211 bottles, 68.55%) and Velvet Glove (KBD, 23yr, 220 bottles, 68.5%). Cheers fellas!

[@steveszymanski2962]

Love this series - even if it just reminds me how much more I end up paying to get some of these bottles! Keep doing this series, PLEASE!

[@BourbonJunkies]

More to come!

[@eldareldar7174]

I loved my Willett after gagging on the XO

[@lanewilharm5274]

Damn early for once great vid guys love it

[@arthurrodarte8624]

I haven’t tried many ryes just yet but I’d pay about $110 for wellers special reserve and that’s because I can’t find any wellers right now and I have to say there’s something so good about it.

[@cirquemagic]

What kind of dog? GSD or Malinois?

[@BourbonJunkies]

Mix of those two actually

[@whiskeyryethebourbonguy2280]

One of my favorite more easy to find rye whiskey is my Knob Creek Store Pick. It’s fantastic and is aged 5 years. Thanks for the great videos fellas! Cheers!

[@theakpal]

Of course...finally sit down to watch today's BJ video only to see the Willet 4 year...after passing up a bottle at the store today for 70 because I thought it might be overpriced. smh

[@macinthergv8910]

I don't have a lot of experience with ryes, but of the ryes I've had, and having visited the distillery and heard the story behind the distillery, I have really loved Catoctin Creek cask strength rye at about $90 retail. Great rich 100% rye grain rye whiskey. Amazing.

[@bridgesbackyard]

Broke out in a cold sweat when the bottle hit the floor 😅. I dig the cut-in’s with pop culture references.

[@BourbonJunkies]

I for sure thought he broke it.

[@peterwhite507]

Love Rye and will jump through hoops to get the good stuff but have never paid secondary. Michter's BS Rye-3 bottles at $97 Cad, EHT Rye retails for $89-$99 Cad in most provinces but is allocated or gone in a blink. Would pay $100 Cad for the WFE Rye, have an old 2014 WFE MGP 4 year that is not opened. Have batch 1 and 2 KO, traded for both Paid retail for the MWND's. that blind tasting spot is hilarious.

[@broncorog3163]

Sean sporting that "Newly wed exhausted look". God I miss those days :)

[@BourbonJunkies]

That's my secret, I'm always tired

[@mannyballesteros9204]

I was just asking my local group, about a few bottles I’ve come across this week.welller 12, Weller full proof, Stagg sr and Stagg jr

[@nathanfay4136]

Stagg Jr all day everyday, never disappoints. The others are good but can vary unless retail then grab them all to try!!

[@richardrhodes4676]

The 4 year Willet Rye is one of my favorites, and when I was working in the area of Owensboro, KY was readily available for $60. If I was choosing a true favorite though, I love the Masterson's 10 Year Straight Rye...deep, rich and full of spice. In comparison, the EH Taylor Rye taste watered down next to the Masterson's. Was lucky to get at $65, and I strongly suggest giving it a shot.

[@lbcitycycle]

80 bucks in Texas..... Very frustrating

[@speedwolf5212]

Great video dudes. For me, the elephant in the room is Russell’s Single Barrel rye at $65 crushes almost every ‘fancy’ rye I’ve had (especially the 2018 & 2019 Russell’s bottles). Not to mention the Rare Breed Barrel proof Rye that’s about to hit the market at $60. It makes it tough for me to even consider another expensive rye, let alone paying secondary prices.

[@ADHDWhiskey]

Elon Musk analogy A+

[@amoore301]

Michters BP is great stuff. Anyone ever had their 10yr rye?

[@BourbonJunkies]

we've not had the M10 Rye's

[@58lukum]

I like what Sean said about what you should think about paying for the bottle first time then put another number to it if buying the bottle continuously.

[@raystephens2756]

IMHO KO sucks. It should have never made the list 😁

[@ToddD_]

Willet 4 Yr is my favorite regularly obtainable rye. I can get it multiple times a year for $60 and I always have a few bottles on hand. I got lucky and found a Michters BP rye for msrp and it is fantastic. I would probably pay $150 if I had the chance to purchase again. I have only had KO batch 2, but love it. I want to buy batch 3. My favorite rye that I’ve tried is the PH heavy char rye. I would pay secondary for a second bottle.

[@KennethRathburn]

I tried a sample of EHT Rye and to me, it's worth half its MSRP. Also, for future "How Much Should You Pay for X Bourbon?" you should do what you did with OF Rye, but do it with WT101.

[@ashkanentesari2254]

Surprised not to see Cornerstone in this lineup fellas!! @whiskeyaddix

[@BourbonJunkies]

Not a continued release is why we left it off

[@adammkoss]

But how much would you pay??? It's $199 here in Ohio and fairly available - not ready to pull the trigger yet, but if it goes to Last Call at $150...or less...

[@ashkanentesari2254]

Adam Koss I actually found it for $150 and sadly waited on it, now it’s gone.. hope to find it again at that price. Never had it before.

[@brianmccaffrey1291]

I cant imagine paying $200 for Kentucky Owl when you could get 3 bottles of ECBP and an Old Forrester 100 proof. It cannot be that good.

[@BourbonJunkies]

It's a great special occasion bottle though.

[@brianmccaffrey1291]

@@BourbonJunkies I hear ya! I would have to view it as such. Thanks for all the content! I LOVE what you all are doing and you all have brought me some good laughs during COVID!!! Also, you have fair evaluations of bourbon.

[@joshmiller5646]

My local store has OF Rye for $19.99. You don’t have enough room on the screen Dan.:)

[@B1gC4st]

I see you got that Knob Creek 15 in the back lol.

[@BourbonJunkies]

Well that might or might not be monday

[@spforevr11]

the KO presentation could not have gone more smoothly. for some reason i just can't get behind the Willet (I just don't seem to like anything from them), but MWND is some pretty tasty stuff.

[@BourbonJunkies]

I thought we did well, and we both LOVE willet rye to death. I wish we could get it in Michigan

[@LRogers2806]

Willett is not my cup of tea. WT Cornerstone is my jam!

[@chrisb5986]

I watched for the dog. I can't get anything rare in my market at any price. I do like regular Michters Rye a lot.

[@BourbonJunkies]

I mean I get watching for Nox.

[@Dafoodmaster]

@@BourbonJunkies i got two of those in the mail right now they were 20 bucks off each

[@MurcielagoAI]

could i somehow send you guys a bottle of by far the WORST rye i have ever had the misfortune to taste? I feel like you guys need to experience this one Litchfield Distillery cask strength rye

[@BourbonJunkies]

I don't know if we want that... Lol email is at [e-mail]

[@chris.whiskeysmokexplorer1919]

I’ve seen the midnight for $99.99 would that be a great buy for someone on a budget

[@Cokebeard]

SOOOO much fail dealing with that Kentucky Owl bottle.

[@jasonross000]

Hoping to find Willet 4 year Rye this weekend, I think I'd go $60 for it.