Colonel E.H. Taylor Straight Rye Whiskey + Sazerac Rye

[@joshuacamerot7911]

This is one of my favorite whiskies. I get a strong spearmint note, which I love. I can never find this. Can you please recommend an alternative rye with strong mint notes? I’ve tried pikesville and a few others, but it doesn’t measure up.

[@thomaswilson9407]

Trading for the Taylor rye this week. Can't wait to try it

[@nickp5511]

Nice review! I can get the Sazarac rye for 22.00 no limit at Sam’s. EH Taylor is usually 400.00-800.00 I still enjoy any Sagamore anytime!

[@StillLivinginthewoods]

No one talks about it because no one can find it. This is why I don't really mess with Buffalo Trace products anymore.

[@daver7178]

Ha, this was my first thought. The secondary bourbon market (both buyers and sellers) has completely destroyed the availability of so many bourbons to casual drinkers.

[@StillLivinginthewoods]

@@daver7178 Yep, another decent hobby ruined by obsessive collectors and opportunistic investors. As far as I am concerned, there are far too many great whiskies available on the shelf to be chasing down unicorns and/or products that have simply become overpriced and overhyped. .

[@daver7178]

@@StillLivinginthewoods agreed, I've gone all in with Old Forester products and love that Rare Breed is everywhere and cheap. Also dabbled in some Isle scotch as well, fantastic, readily available and zero effort to chase down and no dealing with the bullshit.

[@kcopen]

basically came here to say this. Every time there is a new Buffalo Trace release it's just another bottle no one will be able to try.

[@PhoenixYeahShibby]

@@daver7178 not this seller. NY here. Jason gets many products for true MSRP from me.

[@AJHart-eg1ys]

Someone please tell me where this rye is just sitting on the shelf? :)

[@pumpedupdart6859]

LOL, in my liquor cabinet. I was super lucky and bumped into it at my go to unicorn store. You will not find it anywhere near retail, more than likely at least double.

[@WestCoastWhiskeyDude]

@@pumpedupdart6859 found a bottle for $109, bars still aren't open here in California. So I pulled the trigger.

[@sharonschmeederjohnson4648]

Eh Taylor Single Barrel and small batch. If you can never find it, at $100 or below, grab it. Best stuff around.

[@eb5432]

I was like number.... four hundred and twenty......one

[@dawgsfan8321]

I snagged one today for $90

[@pacomapacoma5285]

Not talked about because it cant be found, at least not on the regular or with any frequency IF its found at all.

[@systemtrend3194]

Paid $120 for the EHT rye today, but that's actually a good price in California.

[@ManOnFire071781]

Never talked about because no one has it.

[@peterham7130]

When I first opened a bottle of this, I was getting a lot more sweet cinnamon candy...almost like Big Red gum. I just had a dram now at a half bottle full and it's lost that sweetness and tastes a lot more spice and less sweet. Is it just mental? Did the bottle contents really change in profile over a few months of not drinking it?

[@rogisanchez7752]

Great vid. Thank you!

[@MrIntenseproductionz]

Hey Jason what’s the link to the sipping glass you have bud?

[@TheMashandDrum]

www.amazon.com/Spiegelau-Special-Glasses-Snifter-Premium/dp/B013074KHS/ref=sr_1_22?dchild=1&keywords=stemmed+tulip+glass&qid=1595420901&sr=8-22

[@judahlion5826]

This is an excellent review. Thank you for providing a fair and honest assessment of this Rye! Great job!

[@AmarM-x6z]

Favorite rye

[@billscott6819]

You have the best bourbon and rye videos period. Cheers

[@6TON]

The "Big League Chew" note is interesting. An older bottling I had smelled just like cotton candy to me.

[@jonathanwright1761]

I finally found me a bottle of Sazerac Rye after some hunting around Minnesota stores. Still looking for the E.H Taylor but im starting to find some little stores that are carrying some great bottles

[@matthewprickett821]

Jason, I recently saw a white label EHT bottle at a liquor store near me. Any idea what it is? I couldn’t find anything online. Maybe it’s an older bottle and a different label was used?

[@TheMashandDrum]

It might be. But also could be a weird label print. Was it a small batch?

[@matthewprickett821]

The Mash and Drum I believe it was small batch. The shop was super busy and I was in a rush and couldn’t stick around. I will swing by again and see what I can find out.

[@banditthesiberian8156]

Easy to find I peed a lil

[@bourbonlens]

Why? Because it’s too damn difficult to find regularly.

[@AmarM-x6z]

True

[@enriquefors3284]

How do you compare the Russell's Reserve 6Y Rye with this? I know it is lower ABV but, anything else?

[@TheMashandDrum]

Not a fan of the Russell's 6 year. Way more citrus than this. I'd go Russell's single barrel rye or rare breed rye.

[@enriquefors3284]

@@TheMashandDrum , thanks; I appreciate your reply very much!

[@shredward666]

Just found a bottle for $10 over msrp., first time I've ever seen one here in Nor Cal. Can't wait to crack it 🤘

[@jacobsrocco]

What you waiting on? Pop that shit bro

[@shredward666]

@@jacobsrocco haha, I did like a month ago. Fantastic rye 👍

[@funkowinner7563]

Where? If you don’t mind sharing

[@shredward666]

@@funkowinner7563 Santa Rosa, I forgot which store but it was a smaller place

[@applecrow8]

I have to echo the other comments, I've never even seen a bottle of the EHT rye in real life. I'd immediately grab one if I saw it.

[@218422100]

I'm a big fan of anything from Buffalo Trace and especially E.H. Taylor. I wish it was morw available but it is sort of fun chasing it down and meeting new people along the way.....💯😎

[@philipdolan426]

I had it last night I I bought the bottle about three months ago. It was pretty good Although in saying that like you said I can find other rye so much cheaper that are actually better. Also paying at that price I would much rather have Peerless Rye which is about $10 to $15 dollars more and taste 100 times better

[@chrishaener8702]

Know this was an older review but EHT rye is much better than rare breed rye. Blinded against KO3 and Michter's BP Rye and this one won. Michter's Toasted Rye is a beast but EHT Rye for sure can hold its own!

[@Another_Measure]

Love that intro track. Thanks for the review

[@stevenlharris]

I don't know why this isn't in green print and the barrel proof in this one.

[@msmo4127]

Currently the only rye in my collection, I'm a fan.

[@mata777jal777]

As hard to find as EHT single barrel here in IL. Haven't seen any in a few years and I hunt pretty hard. I have a few bunkered from 2014-2016 which I'm enjoying slowly since I don't think I'll be able to replace them anytime soon.

[@blairgoltra7915]

If I could ever find it I would jump on a bottle. Any variety of EHT is extremely rare here in south Jersey. Meanwhile I can always find Rittenhouse and Sazerac so they are my go to. Thanks Jason, I enjoy your reviews even if I may never see the product.

[@BretSimmons]

Another very helpful review!

[@jeffappelbaum6404]

Jason, thanks for the informative review; as always. Haven’t seen the Taylor rye in the wild yet. Have Baby Saz and the OF Rye. Agree with your perspective on both. Have been wanting to try the Pikesville rye next. Looks to be a good choice.

[@austinscott2577]

Im a big fan of EHT Rye. Keep up the good work.

[@TheMashandDrum]

Thanks!

[@Vintagegijoefreak]

Love bourbon and rye. Realized just now that I’m not subscribed to your channel. Been watching for a long time. Error corrected! Keep up the great job!!👍

[@adiliosamuels253]

Thx for putting out this review! I’m glad I was able to find this EHT but for the price I paid ($80) I would probably pass on it a 2nd time. I tend to enjoy barely legal ryes like wilderness trail, Pikesville and WT101 more. Keep up with the great content man!!

[@christiantordonato3136]

If you are sensitive to black licorice, I like that note by the way, lots of barely legal ryes have that note to me, pallets may vary, most notably Pikesville. I find that knob creek and old forester has that note too. Maybe you secretly like black licorice. 😃. Great video and totally agree. Taylor rye is very good if found. Buffalo Trace is starting to frustrate me too.

[@bourbonapprentice]

I enjoy this bottle but I think it’s overpriced. I’d like it more around $60. Old Forester Rye beat it in a blind for me

[@Tantrum777]

Yes the price point I feel is too much, I just think you are better off with alot of other Rye's I just recently bought Pikesville on sale for 45 bucks. One thing I always tell people is Bourbon with Rye ages faster then bourbon with wheat and Straight rye's age faster then bourbon. You don't need a 16 year old Rye for it to be good. Saz is really nice if you like that light Rye, I always get vanilla birthday cake on baby Saz. Great review Jason.

[@jasonfischer865]

Just scored my first small batch. Hard to find in WI but I'll be keeping my eye open for this just to have one.

[@chrismiller755]

Just scored my first small batch also, I love it hope I can find a couple more bottles here in Vegas

[@joepastrana7287]

I was not aware of this rye, thanks Jason for the review. I will keep my 👀out for it. Cheers!

[@VaryingViewpoint]

Great review!

[@WhiskeyStraightAl]

Great comparison Jason. The Saz in I get pretty handy over here in the UK, but the EH Taylor is pretty tough to source. Cheers buddy.

[@BigSneezy007]

It’s not a good Rye. Love EH stuff but this is just Bourbon hunters buying a metal sleeve

[@AlphaOneActual]

Shit bruv, $75 msrp for a higher proof rye sounds roadkill when I can get a 6 year age stated Pikesville for $50 with a 5% abv spike, or recently now the Rare Breed Rye.

[@StillLivinginthewoods]

Willett 4 Year Rye is ~$60 and barrel proof,... if you like Pikesville check it out.

[@AlphaOneActual]

Offinthepines Willet Estate 4 Year is one of my favourites, definitely a very good Rye, very berry sweet to me, almost like it was finished in a wine cask.

[@TheMashandDrum]

Yeah I mentioned the rare breed and Pikesville at the end. Great minds think alike.

[@AlphaOneActual]

The Mash and Drum yep saw that I was watched through to then end, that’s how I know Jason C is legit!

[@JazznRealHipHop]

Drove 4 hours roundtrip for a Col Taylor, turns out I was 24 hours too late. That truck drops it off it's gone within a few hours 😑

[@cabates0114]

Damn, that’s ROUGH. Hopefully, you’ll score one next time!

[@bt1hunter1]

Great review Jason. I’ve yet to find a recent release of EHT rye. I got a new bottle of baby saz a couple weeks ago. Bout ready to crack it soon. In the meantime I’ll keep searching for the newest taylor rye release. ✌🏻

[@timgargis7565]

Great video. If I come across this, I will most likely pass on it as you mentioned other great ryes at a less expensive price point. Cheers!!

[@TheMashandDrum]

Yeah. This one surprised me though. Was way better than I thought it would be. But yeah...there are alot of ryes more available at a better price

[@krs1905]

I much prefer the Willet 4 year Rye for similar pricing and Pikesville if I didn’t feel like spending the extra money for EHT Rye. I have one bottle of EHT Rye to go with the rest of my EHT collection but don’t touch it that often, there are better ryes out there. It has gotten better as it has opened up lower in the bottle.

[@TheMashandDrum]

Yeah I was surprised by this one. Liked it way more than I thought I would. But yeah...there are good ryes at that price point or cheaper.

[@krs1905]

I’d give it a good rating and a fair price for what it is - I’m definitely not wowed by it and for the $85 it’s not that special other than it goes with the other bottles in the series of EHT and looks good on the shelf. If it was a Buffalo Trace product with a different name we’d be a lot more critical of it for the price point and what it is. Every time I see a Willet bottle I grab one, I wouldn’t do that with an EHT Rye.

[@TheMashandDrum]

@@krs1905 willett certainly has a way about their ryes.

[@B1gC4st]

It's Baby SHaz, say it with me! Baby SHaz!

[@popio]

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