I have been drinking more rye this past year. Really developing a taste for it. Sagamore 8 and JD barre proof are my favorites
@TurningRight17764 ай бұрын
JDSBBP is the Goat under $100
@joshcombe4404 ай бұрын
Agreed, JDSBBP is excellent, why it’s not up there on the bar is baffling. Oh well, I think a lot of people sleep on the barrel proof JD. Fine by me. I can still find it at MSRP! 😉
@Dustbrother10994 ай бұрын
Same here. I gotta real taste for Ryes now and not sure what I’m gonna do with all these bourbons now! 😅😅
@kjgratys4 ай бұрын
JDSBBP Rye is my favorite whiskey/bourbon right now. It is absolutely delicious
@JordanG_30314 ай бұрын
SLB Classics 0:33 Kyle doesn’t let us down 1:23 Trenton’s bold guessing begins 2:10 only a little bitter on WT selling expensive stuff 2:35 just stick with what works 2:52 Trenton misses the Bible thing again 3:24 mom is the keeper of secrets 4:38 Trenton is going to be a cheap date 5:06 Trenton’s nosing face 5:23 is Trenton from the Midwest? No casserole? 5:43 Trenton knows the best way to eat cornbread 5:58 is Kurt’s nose finally fixed? 6:21 knew coined phrase “flavor cliff” 7:01 Kurt doesn’t need the 10 blind anymore 7:49 Trenton note: asparagus stalk 8:36 mom doesn’t play games 8:53 here comes the Trenton 😇🎶 9:26 is that AC/DC? Why is this a question? 10:34 uh oh, Trenton needs to go in the corner 11:18 Trenton wants us all to go broke 11:32 whew we are saved, no palette 12:57 we start the same today, don’t hold your breath though 14:37 down goes WT! But the boys are split 15:50 no WT win, Kurt likes the D 16:10 Trenton also likes the D best 17:04 how many shows have they done? They’ll figure it out 18:02 uh oh! Where is the WT now? 18:42 Trenton candy reference: sour patch kids 19:11 going with Kurt?!? But great suspense on the WT 20:19 everyone has the personal preference 20:47 nothing like a good ole saggy D 21:58 Trenton is slacking on a rye? 22:18 sometimes so many reviews are forgotten 24:10 blinds even the odds and Kurt is happy WT didn’t do terrible 25:16 Trenton still has WT to find for Kurt in Australia 25:33 nice sign off and nod 25:42 but wait there’s more, tune in Monday 26:00 looking forward to a roast
@DahBeers4 ай бұрын
Sagamore BiB is now a 6yr. They also have a 100% Maryland rye small batch 4-6 yr. And yes this fall will be 9 yr mgp in lieu of the 8yr
@davidvoth72184 ай бұрын
Out by me it amazes me how Sagamore 8 Year sits on the shelf while the masses are racing for whatever they can get in the regular Buffalo Trace drop.
@jasonczfan86584 ай бұрын
@@davidvoth7218 🤫 🤫 let it sit on the shelves please.
@deankruse44914 ай бұрын
I’ve yet to see a bottle of that stuff anywhere
@davidvoth72184 ай бұрын
@@deankruse4491 Illinois get blanketed with it.
@Texas_Red_013 ай бұрын
Where does Sagamore 8 sit on the shelf? I haven't seen a bottle in over a year, at which time I bought the last 4 bottles I could find...
@teejaymmk27 күн бұрын
The sherry, port, and double oaked sagamores are all bangers.
@johnnilsson57464 ай бұрын
I was at the distillery last week and asked about the 9 year- It will be MGP and should be released in the fall. Absolutely cannot wait to taste the extra year in an already amazing release!
@jasonczfan86584 ай бұрын
@@johnnilsson5746 I’m in Southern California and I’ve been able to score two bottles of the 8 year rather easily. Hopefully the same will go for the 9 year.
@JimboGrace814 ай бұрын
I’m with Trenton on the cornbread. There’s nothing more American than dunkin’ some cornbread in da chili
@fidddle1214 ай бұрын
Chilli and cornbread like cookies and milk
@Molonlabe074 ай бұрын
I had a pour of Pikesville last night. It's pretty available in my area, always keep a bottle on my self.
@duffman99084 ай бұрын
It is a bourbon drinker's rye. It is also my favorite rye with Sagamore Double Oak right behind it.
@Molonlabe074 ай бұрын
@@duffman9908 Finally picked up a bottle of that double oak, great juice.
@babaoriley1244 ай бұрын
I LOVED the Sagamor 8 year I bought another bottle and have not opened it. Saving it for a special occasion!! It truly turned me into a Rye fan.
@csamons09354 ай бұрын
I love the Sagamore 8 yr and the SLB Sagamore 7 yr pick. My top ryes are the 11 yr MGP ryes from River Roots.
@rajoconnor4 ай бұрын
I agree! Sagamore for the win
@petedavis42824 ай бұрын
Can’t believe no JD rye in this , barrel proof shelf staple, you always rave about it, I think it would have been in top two for sure,, more please
@tsubakichan4 ай бұрын
I can't find JDBP Rye on my shelves, and I've been searching for a year now. (Californian)
@pumpedupdart68597 күн бұрын
@@tsubakichan Was in Napa last month and saw it it a couple places.
@tsubakichan7 күн бұрын
@pumpedupdart6859 Subsequently was able to grab a bottle in SF! Thanks!
@Average_BourbonDad4 ай бұрын
I’ve been a huge Sagamore fan for about a year. I randomly picked up two bottles, 83 Rye and the Double Oak. Since then I’ve had their Sherry Cask, 8 Year and two store barrel picks. They are all magnificent. I need to pick up their Cask and Rum because I hear they are outstanding.
@theukyankee4 ай бұрын
The Cask strength is one of my favourite whiskies and the Rum is a special one that I enjoy in the winter.
@pjwillsr4 ай бұрын
Still Austin Cask Strength Rye....sooooo good.
@Average_BourbonDad4 ай бұрын
That is a great bottle. If you can find a store pick, they are even better.
@Brad-ic4bp4 ай бұрын
My favorite ryes are Bardstown Origin and Sagamore Double-Oaked
@davebeck30694 ай бұрын
Glad to see Sagamore do well in this. Not surprising.
@beason744 ай бұрын
I've watched you guys for a while now! Each episode gets better. Keep up the good work!!!
@scottdemaree58524 ай бұрын
Great blind gentlemen. I didn't have the Triumph but subbed the Cornerstone. Otherwise this is my finish first to last. 1st. Old Overholt, 2nd Sagamore 8 year, 3rd. Wild Turkey Cornerstone 4th. Pikesville, Last Knob Creek 10. Thankyou.
@ShipWreck6811 күн бұрын
Indiana has great ryes. Both Truth and Sagamore are superb.
@iowabassman47014 ай бұрын
Picked up a Knob Creek Bourye yesterday. You fellas need to get one ASAP.
@johnwood10144 ай бұрын
next rye blind: Hard Truth Sweet Mash, New Riff Balboa Rye, Rossville Union, Michters Rye and Ole George{I think you can get it in your area, and am pretty sure Trenton will love it. I can't get it in KY so go through Seelbach's}.
@jimreichel14664 ай бұрын
Nice review. Yes, AC/DC did TNT. Good job Trenton.
@epegr10754 ай бұрын
You put the bottles on the table backwards from how you usually do. This was a fun video! Love the Friday blinds.
@benfrihauf38254 ай бұрын
Exactly how it should have gone. Your palate is perfect!
@jonathanwoodard55164 ай бұрын
Liked it more than you did too! Oak forward rye spice
@ssbn4014 ай бұрын
I haven't had all of them, but I agree with KC 10 Rye in last place and Sagamore 8 at #1. Love everything that Sagamore does - that's the whiskey brand I have the most of, and I love all of them...even the Rum Finish! I didn't like it when I first bought it (it made me sad, lol), but I tried it a few months later and I liked it much more. So try it again!
@pizzawarlord92324 ай бұрын
Love Sagamore 8 year and glad I have a back up. My favorite go to rye pours are anything Sagamore and Jack Daniels SiB BP Rye. Wow about the Rum Cask as Sagamore has one of the best on the market. It is so much better than the Old Elk Rum Cask and $30-$40 cheaper
@GrnEyez644 ай бұрын
I like the idea of the rye series! I recently picked up a bottle of Roulette Straight Rye - a very solid every day MGP rye, and an absolute steal at $27.
@ChristopherCrew-cm5uvАй бұрын
I'm excited for this one!
@CullyClayton4 ай бұрын
You guys are so great to watch!
@camdenhochgesang65544 ай бұрын
Sagamore Bottled In Bond is actually up to 6 years age stated. It’s gone up the last two years from their initial 4 year age stated release. And 9 year is coming at some point. I assume they’re doing the same thing and working up to 10 year.
@77Badger4 ай бұрын
Sagamore makes great products. Love the Double Oak.
@WhiskeyFan4 ай бұрын
Tough to start out with the highest proof pour :)
@LP23D64 ай бұрын
Great blind guys. All good ones. I am a huge Rye fan but not so much a Sagamore fan. I have a Double oak and a barrel pick that I need to revisit I see. Cheers!
@EasyGiese4 ай бұрын
So glad you put sagamore in it. I knew it would do well. One of my all time favorite ryes and distillery
@DaveNorton-yi5ix4 ай бұрын
Not shocking ... I have a Sagamore 6 year old store pick I ran across that is just wonderful. I happened to be passing through a town roughly 35 miles away from home and on impulse stopped in a random package store to see what they had. I went back over there the next day to get a back up 😉
@paulhendershot1114 ай бұрын
I have been getting into ryes more and more lately. I found a bottle of Sagamore Double Oak rye and it is fantastic.
@ShastaCountyLand4 ай бұрын
Sagamore Cask Strength is a tasty Rye as well. Like you guys, kind of surprised about Pikesville coming in 4th. Very tasty rye (but not as good as Sagamore Cask Strength). Haven't tried the 8 year yet, but will as soon as a come across a bottle.
@robertlewis65434 ай бұрын
Recently found and had the Old Overholt 114....quite delicious for $35
@dannyfannyfoodle4 ай бұрын
Did a similar blind and Sagamore 8 beat out Old Overholt 10 for us as well. The Knob Creek rye picks at 115 proof are more flavorful and a better overall value than the KC 10 year. Maybe you were trying to avoid single barrels, but JD SBBP rye would have made this very interesting.
@philipmartin92584 ай бұрын
Agree on both KC and JDSBBP. The former is excellent, the latter sublime
@WhiskyForBeginners4 ай бұрын
I've not had had any of the bottles on display, but I have had Sagamore Spirit regular and Cask Strength, regular Old Overholt, and regular Knob Creek. I'll definitely go back to the Sagamore bottles, and probably to the Knob Creek. I do want to try the Overholt 114, which only recently appeared here. 9:25 Yah, that's AC/DC, but I prefer, "For those about to rock, we salute you!" 🎸
@smknochs14 ай бұрын
Sagamore 6 yr bib and their 93 proof small batch are now all their own distillate. Their barrel selects are distilled in id and md
@mikehintenach25034 ай бұрын
They also released a 5 yr single barrel at the distillery back in May that is their own. It is a great bottle and I was lucky to get one.
@smknochs14 ай бұрын
@@mikehintenach2503 I'm kicking myself for sleeping on their distillery only releases cause I live close by but I did make it up a couple weeks ago and picked up the albarino cask finish distillery only release and it's amazing
@fujiapple96754 ай бұрын
One product that I love out of Knob Creek is their "Smoked Maple." I'm all about sweet flavor notes, and its a goldmine of sweetness for around $35 for 750 ml.
@nickp55114 ай бұрын
Great lineup! You picked up the toffee and orange citrus in the WT both times. It sounds great but not for 300.00. When I saw your lineup I picked the Sagamore:) all the Sagamore’s are great pours! Cheers
@brineshrimp86034 ай бұрын
I enjoy the 6yr Russel Reserve rye Also the JD barrel proof rye is good
@BourbonBuffaloLou4 ай бұрын
Love Sagamore ryes, but also love Milam and Greene, Woodford, and Widow Jane Paradigm Rye.
@GamerNxUSN4 ай бұрын
I have a bottle of Sagamore Sherry finish that I squirrelled away after finishing one off, really a fantastic pour. Have been trying to grab an 8 year for a couple years now. There are several store pics near me that have 7 year.
@derekbrownjr4 ай бұрын
"Flavor cliff" is great
@mjordan38194 ай бұрын
I love the Sagamore cask strength rye.
@TheOnion124 ай бұрын
Love me some Pikesville
@SeeinHyrule4 ай бұрын
I'm just now trying to build out a whiskey collection. I started with a gift pack of Whistlepig that was fantastic but I polished them off before I got more. So now I have a bottle of Makers 46 and just got a bottle of Oban Little Bay Scotch which is amazing. I think another rye is my next purchase
@knownzero4 ай бұрын
Funny question - what do you do with the leftovers after the blind? Drink them all, drain pour or back in the bottle?
@PeteQuad4 ай бұрын
They make an infinity bottle that they give away at the end of the year.
@knownzero4 ай бұрын
@@PeteQuad that makes sense! Thanks!
@Texas_Red_013 ай бұрын
I would like to recommend 2 ryes to your attention: Redwood Empire Emerald Giant Cask Strength and Knobel Rye (from Mike Rowe's signature line).
@GöstaHöstasson4 ай бұрын
Pikesville is around 95 dollars here when we get it not cheap at all, but it's rare to get it has been 2 years since last time. But when it's available I buy a few bottles it's so good.
@johnmarkson204Ай бұрын
The old overholt bottle reminds me of the old granddad, 114 bottle.🤔 different color labels, different colored cork. But the shape reminds me exactly of the old granddad.
@brettheiner712518 күн бұрын
I do like the Sagamore’s, but Michter’s BS rye is where it’s at!
@garyclark86844 ай бұрын
Excellent video. Will be looking to try sagamore soon.
@jonathansantana62394 ай бұрын
Little book 8 I would ve liked to see in this blind. Great video
@nickp55114 ай бұрын
It’s a rye bomb! Very nice pour!
@bobbyjones77564 ай бұрын
Just think how good Sag 10 and/or 12 or higher will be. Wouldn't mind a blind with all of the various finished Sagamore expressions.
@stilrokkin344 ай бұрын
Redemption. 116 proof 45 bucks. Stupendous
@TenaciousRock274 ай бұрын
Pikesville Rye also originated from Maryland, pre-prohibition. Sagamore is carrying on the MD rye tradition
@ToddMichaelPost4 ай бұрын
When I visited Heaven Hill, which makes Pikesville, they admitted it has nothing to do with what had been made in Maryland other than the name. They changed the mash bill and it’s no longer made in Maryland.
@TenaciousRock274 ай бұрын
@@ToddMichaelPost Yep!
@rmbettac4 ай бұрын
Wild Turkey Rare Breed Rye is beckoning to be considered!!!
@MichaelVanKorn4 ай бұрын
Great video, Gents!
@FawleyJude4 ай бұрын
I learned of Pikesville from a video of yours a few years ago, I tried it, and I've been a big fan ever since. Sometimes it seems not to be available in my area but I pick it up whenever I get a chance.
@masonreed93284 ай бұрын
Just picked up a bottle today and it’s incredible. So glad I grabbed it
@aginsfbayarea73504 ай бұрын
Sagamore Double Oak all the way; it's basically my house Rye, and I make my Rye cocktails with it.
@curtboxley76784 ай бұрын
I have a few different bottles of Sagamore, but I don't think I have the 8 year..... you guys should do this again and add the old pepper rye at 110 proof and the 6 year prideful goat. Cheers
@scottreynolds4 ай бұрын
I really need to find some more decent rye. I just had the Old Overholt 10 a couple of weeks ago and I thought it was fantastic, and significantly better than the Knob Creek 10. Keeping my eye out for the Pikesville and Sagamore. 👀
@beaudwayful4 ай бұрын
I've only had the Pikesville of those. Very solid. I do like KC 7 year and the 115 proof KC a lot.
@patrickcronin98454 ай бұрын
Every time I sip a good rye, the taste tends to evolve over the entire time I sip the pour. It’s usually that the lingering finish taste seems to affect any flavor that comes with subsequent sips. I’m not sure how to compare them other than that outset taste from the very first sip, but you miss all that comes out later.
@ronniel8794 ай бұрын
Pikesville rye is also a old Maryland rye recipe
@user-Acerv-3 ай бұрын
I’ve been wanting to try the Old Overholt 10 and Sagamore 8. I can’t find either one.
@JTSerio4 ай бұрын
The WT Triumph was 350 at Total Wine. As of yesterday.
@muddymetalers4 ай бұрын
Wow 🎉 You two have won me over to rye whisky. Does anyone know the percentage of men to women who prefer rye whisky over bourbons? For me, rye’s don’t smell good on the nostrils but taste so good.
@djd28194 ай бұрын
Love your blinds. Keep them coming.
@FantasySoldier4 ай бұрын
kyle never lets us down!
@jeffhenning98174 ай бұрын
I’ve been really loving that Sagamore cask strength rye. I say that it’s my current favorite, in fact each time I go to get something else this cask rye is there so I cave in and get it. I haven’t tried the double oaked yet because I am just a sucker for this cask strength! 🥰 So yummy!! 👍 28:11 28:21
@curtboxley76784 ай бұрын
That old overholt 10 is worth the price in my opinion. Pikesville is barely a rye whiskey. But still a good one for $55.00
@truekingofthejungle90384 ай бұрын
Under Armor Rye does it again!!
@benmoreland94914 ай бұрын
Pikesville Rye is originally from Pikesville, MD. About 25 minutes from the Sagamore Distillery.
@lukecasper36704 ай бұрын
Hoping you put your selections in the description (all videos). It would be helpful. Name and retail prices
@pepegon-zals76064 ай бұрын
Blinds are always wild lol. I just had Pikesville beat an 11 year MGP rye and an Old Forester SBBP rye
@Abby_Normal_19694 ай бұрын
About a year or so ago, I got Pikesville under $40. She's not under $40 in Seattle any more.
@garycramer78664 ай бұрын
What about Jack Daniels Rye ?? Delicious 👍🏻
@DavidG-f6t4 ай бұрын
Can't wait for Sagamore to release their 9 year.
@FishDR4 ай бұрын
In the next rye video, y'all need (i want to see) Redwood Rocket Top & Michters SB Rye
@bdog53694 ай бұрын
Needed a Michters. Compare the masters to the funky rare breed rye.
@Coraxery4 ай бұрын
I had a chance to pick up a bottle of the Manhattan finish Sagamore the other day for $70, is it worth it?
@cardinalj4 ай бұрын
Nice local restaurant shout out. Love Medtrina. Get the Paprika Chicken, you won't be disappointed
@FiveStarMan54 ай бұрын
Where did you guys find Sagamore 8 year old? I am also in northern IN. I can get sagamore double oaked and the sherry finish whenever I want, but sadly I have never seen the 8 year old or the BiB. Cheers!
@jordonmunson82124 ай бұрын
What camera do you guys use?
@tonybeckman17744 ай бұрын
If you can get one, do a bottle review on Hard Truth sweat mash rye single barrel. I have a bottle of it. but mine is a store pick from Gay's Hops and Schnapps in Lagrange, Indiana. I love mine. TonyB
@anthonyver-meer45244 ай бұрын
Do a Canadian rye blind!
@James-xg5rh4 ай бұрын
Wish I could find Pikesville. Can’t find around Dallas… But glad I have 2 bottles of Sag 8 year
@Brad-ic4bp4 ай бұрын
Isn’t Pikesville made in Maryland too?
@ItsNadrik4 ай бұрын
Pikesville was a Maryland rye as well back in the day. Now obviously they're a HH brand, but they're a part of the MD rye history.
@ToddMichaelPost4 ай бұрын
Only in name. Heaven Hill changed the mash bill and it’s no longer made in Maryland. So they just bought the name.
@newtsonk2 ай бұрын
In Albuquerque, Alberta Premium Cask Strength is $160!
@theukyankee4 ай бұрын
I have yet to find a Sagamore that I didn't like. I have a few of them in my collection.
@philipmartin92584 ай бұрын
Knob Creek and JD Single Barrel, Bardstown Origin Series
@andymercado61923 ай бұрын
Pikesville $38.99 for me in Northern California 10 mile n of San Francisco