I bought some Bulleit Rye. I was always told it was just for "mixers" and not "good for sipping" from whiskey snobs - below average at best. Well it isn't better than the Knob Creek Rye for my taste. But it is amazing! I couldn't stop drinking it. I drank it neat (I don't do mixed drinks) and went through 1.75l bottle in a week. Love this stuff got it for my review.
@brmicmatthews83982 жыл бұрын
You know you love a bourbon when you kill an entire 1.75 in a week. Damn lol
@tackela2Ай бұрын
My guy
@huntermcdougal5013 Жыл бұрын
Bulleit rye was my intro to rye.. Liquor store clerk recommended it over the bourbon and he wad right... Vanilla, tobacco, bing cherry, grassy straw/hay, caramel. Delicious!!
@wwilson74092 жыл бұрын
Two great bottles! I always suggest Bulliet Rye to people that want to try something that are not into bourbon and whiskey...100% love it!
@stuffandwhiskey2 жыл бұрын
It'll always hold a special place in our hearts, that's for sure!
@IC862 жыл бұрын
Great review, thanks for posting this. I haven’t tried Sazerac Rye, having heard mixed reviews. I do have Bulleit Rye, it was the first rye I bought when I started my journey a year ago, and I wanted to see what “pure” or at least no-corn Rye was like. I get the dryness you mentioned and almost exclusively a pepper spice note. It’s good, great for mixing, but for sipping/tasting I’ll turn to Wilderness Trail Rye, Wild Turkey Rare Breed Rye, or Jack Daniels Rye. Thanks again for the review!
@stuffandwhiskey2 жыл бұрын
Those are some fantastic sipping ryes for sure. We have to get some Wilderness Trail on the channel ASAP. Cheers IC!
@stuffandwhiskey2 жыл бұрын
Those are some fantastic sipping ryes for sure. We have to get some Wilderness Trail on the channel ASAP. Cheers IC!
@jackclark17392 жыл бұрын
Wes
@jackclark17392 жыл бұрын
@@stuffandwhiskey is
@jackclark17392 жыл бұрын
@@stuffandwhiskey Rd tc
@ronaldtheriot Жыл бұрын
I got a tie, on my blind taste test. Now, in Louisiana, we commonly see Sazerac Rye for $18.99.
@bbpete8349 Жыл бұрын
So I wasn't watching a year ago ( just didn't know) but I enjoyed this video. Like you, I prefer bourbon but have started trying some ryes. These look good based on your judgments so I'm going to try these. BTW, I like the lights and the mirror in this background. Thanks.
@SaintTaris Жыл бұрын
I visit my parents in New Orleans a few times a year. I find Sazerac Rye for $17.99 all over the city. I normally buy a few bottles to bring back home. The 1.75L bottles are also readily available.
@mikedubs9940 Жыл бұрын
You’re the first person that has described some thing as it. “taste as it feels. “In that instance, I’m amazed that you agree with me on this crossing of senses . I always say something taste like it smells which is kind of weird when we talk about olfactory senses. Interesting nonetheless, good on you guys.
@kathyhughey73502 жыл бұрын
Great comparison - we prefer bulleit rye on ice if we have it out. We've been doing blinds for a while and it never ceases to amaze me how a whiskey can taste different depending on your mood, time of day, what you've eaten and if its the first pour.
@stuffandwhiskey2 жыл бұрын
So true! It's one of the reasons we love entering things into our blind sample pool at least twice in different matchups so we can see how it strikes us completely blind on separate days. It truly is fascinating!
@sweetsinnndy52012 ай бұрын
I really want to try a rye with a higher rye mashbill, thanks to you two, I'm going to try the Bulleit and eventually the Sazerac. We have plenty of Sazerac at Binny's, $29.99. On sale at Binny's, may go tomorrow, $24.99
@stuffandwhiskey2 ай бұрын
Bulleit is definitely a great place to start as it’s a 95% rye mashbill sourced from MGP, and if you do like it, it’ll open up a lot of doors for you in regards to other ryes. With that said, there are a lot of other ryes more approachable to bourbon drinkers like Sazerac. Both great ones to try when starting down the path of ryes.
@jeffreyjennings16402 жыл бұрын
I'm just a little late to this party. Glad to hear/see the good takes on Sazerac, finally saw some for the first time and picked up a couple of bottles (haven't had it before). Looking forward to trying it out. I'm pretty much on board with the consensus regarding Bulleit.
@RedSoxFanatic4Life Жыл бұрын
That the Sazerac Rye is harder to find makes me want it more than the Bulleit Rye. I know that I can always get Bulleit if I want it, and I already have other MGP 95/5 Ryes. If I see a Sazerac Rye on the shelf for $30 I’m more likely to buy it, and the perceived scarcity is definitely a factor in that decision.
@homerj16404 ай бұрын
When I think of rye spice, I'm thinking of clove. I love Bulleit Rye with 7-up and Sazerac neat.
@drgallup2 жыл бұрын
I certainly prefer the 95/5 MGP mashbill of the Bulleit plus at the lower cost and better availability it wins hands down. However, I really don't buy either as the proof is too low for a good mixed drink (much prefer to use 100 proof mixers) and there are many other slightly older, higher proof ryes I would much rather drink straight. I will give Baby Saz the nod for a much better looking bottle but that doesn't count for anything once you have one.
@rebellaxbro2 жыл бұрын
Any recommendations for a 95 rye at 100 proof?
@bergstrom7162 жыл бұрын
Wow your reviews are really really well done Thank You!
@stuffandwhiskey2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much B-Dang! We're (hopefully) only getting better too. Thanks so much for tuning in!
@nickp551110 ай бұрын
Both very good low cost pours! Sazarac is at the local Sam’s no limit 22.00
@johnringenberger7338 Жыл бұрын
Just starting to dip into the Rye area will definitely have try both of these (If I can find Sazerac!) ...always been a Bourbon snob :)
@sweategg2 жыл бұрын
Good how you explained rye mate
@stuffandwhiskey2 жыл бұрын
It's trickier than one might think. Cheers and thanks for watching!
@CPGumby2 жыл бұрын
Bulleit Rye was also my intro to Rye, along with Rittenhouse, and I look on it fondly for that reason. It's got a great flavor and is great neat or in a cocktail. Just like Erin, I can't seem to quit it when I come back to it after I thought I moved past it.
@stuffandwhiskey2 жыл бұрын
Just when you think you’re out, it pulls you back in!
@bobbygriffith142910 ай бұрын
I really like Bulliet Rye over Sazcerac . It’s a more fuller taste and a great mixer for an Old Fashion!
@Watchman9992 жыл бұрын
I rye-ly like Sazerac although it is about twice the US cost here in Canada. Haven't t-rye-d Bulleit Rye. Great showdown you two. Keep up the great reviews. Have you had Bulleit 10 year? Surp-rye-singly it is about the same p-rye-ce as the Sazerac here. Rye would that be? Actually I think the Bulleit 10 is a bourbon so.....apples and o-rye-nges.
@stuffandwhiskey2 жыл бұрын
Haha! We haven’t actually had Bulleit 10 which is a c-rye-ing shame. We definitely need to correct that. Cheers and thanks for watching!
@williamcornelison4721 Жыл бұрын
My Liquor sales person is saving me a Sazerac this week. He has six bottles just came in..... I have Bulleit Rye and Bulleit Bourbon in my bar..
@LP23D62 жыл бұрын
First student to class!
@stuffandwhiskey2 жыл бұрын
You get an A+. Well done, Mike. 👏 Cheers buddy!
@gregs73752 жыл бұрын
Interesting matchup! Both are worth trying/having one day but I don’t think either is a “must buy”. MGP 95/5 is all over the place. The Baby Saz though might be a good choice for those who like the “sweeter” Kentucky style rye.
@ryanschroeder5602 жыл бұрын
Great premise, this is a unique way to make decisions about whiskey.
@stuffandwhiskey2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Ryan! We're here every Thursday with these double blind head-to-heads. We appreciate you watching!
@Keithslawinski2 жыл бұрын
I keep actively trying to drop Bulleit from my lineup, but I find it increasingly difficult. It never wins a blind flight, nor is it #1 in any particular cocktail, but it NEVER comes in last either (in the 100 proof or less category) and tends to be my go to when making drinks for greenhorns. I can't say the same with most of my others who swing far harder depending on the cocktail. Butteit Rye seems destined to remain my swiss army Rye for the foreseeable future.
@stuffandwhiskey2 жыл бұрын
Keith, the idea of a Swiss army whiskey is brilliant. We may have to borrow that idea for a video with attribution to you. Just brilliant.
@Lithanify5 ай бұрын
Sazarac rye is weirdly a shelfer here in PA... not sure if things have just changed in the past 2 yrs... but it's on the shelf at every state store... Some do limit it to 1/customer... but it's basically a shelf bottle. Which is especially odd; because we have some of the worst availability of any state for virtually everything else.
@donaldalderman24242 жыл бұрын
What are your thoughts on Pikesville Rye? Just getting into ryes some. What's a good gateway rye for someone mainly into bourbon?
@LeatherDaddy972 жыл бұрын
If youre into a little more proof pikesville is an excellent choice. Definitely a crowd favorite.
@stuffandwhiskey2 жыл бұрын
Pikesville and Rittenhouse are two classic “bourbon drinker’s ryes” depending on your proof point preferences. We like both a lot!
@bdwilcox2 жыл бұрын
If I'm going to buy a value rye, it's Old Forester Rye all the way. (In my market, it's $25 and the bottles are literally crowding the shelves, but I've heard that in other parts of the country, people are saying it's getting scarce). I've had the Sazerac rye and it's OK for a $30 to $40 rye but it's real value shines as an inexpensive gift that looks stunning. The best thing about Sazerac rye is the bottle - it would look perfect on a Wild West bar shelf.
@stuffandwhiskey2 жыл бұрын
Well said all around. Sazerac would definitely be a great old timey saloon rye, and the 100ish proof ryes like Old Fo, Rittenhouse and Wild Turkey 101 arguably offer a lot more value for the money for sure.
@tragic5042 жыл бұрын
We get Sazerac rye for 19.99 in our market. The last one I purchased was single barrel select for that price. I find the regular one to be more sweeter the select was a slight bit bolder. New Orleans is home to the Sazerac headquarters.
@LeatherDaddy972 жыл бұрын
Standard price is 32 here. I didnt even know they did store picks
@stuffandwhiskey2 жыл бұрын
That’s pretty cool! The picks are a real rarity in our market here. Not even sure stores do them anymore TBH.
@tragic5042 жыл бұрын
If you’re in New Orleans stop at the local grocery store Rouses it’s as common as picking up beer.
@Fusion-ed1pv2 жыл бұрын
Riverboat Rye from Total Wine is the best budget rye. It's an MGP rye for $19.99.
@bo_mccroskey2 жыл бұрын
Totally true about New Orleans and Sazerac. I always have one on my bar and it's like $19 here, but there's cases upon cases of it sitting in grocery stores. Buffalo Trace used to be the same way, but the surplus has dried up and it's harder to find now.
@stuffandwhiskey2 жыл бұрын
It’s like Weller Special Reserve in Texas. Folks pay upwards of $100 here at times and it gets passed over on shelves in Texas at $25. Hype is weird. Cheers Bo!
@LeatherDaddy972 жыл бұрын
@@stuffandwhiskey people want what they cant have
@stuffandwhiskey2 жыл бұрын
@@LeatherDaddy97 true truth. Logic be damned.
@mamoruchiba752 Жыл бұрын
Coming from Europe this video really is a bit strange. Here where I live the sazerac rye is about 60 bucks whereas bulleit is about 28 😂 don't know why that is (maybe they import so little?) but bulleit was my first rye and I loved it so much. You taste creamy grains, hint of pine, the honey really elevates it, such a great to sip rye. Also I now know that I love rye, I'm a big grain guy and I love that spicy grain taste. Though I gotta say, if u don't like it spicy, rye maybe is not for you or maybe start with a rye that has much lower rye content
@Kevin_OKeefe2 жыл бұрын
I make our Manhattans with either Bulliet or Sazarac. Both make a delicious cocktail. Cheers!
@stuffandwhiskey2 жыл бұрын
Great choices for a Manhattan for sure. Perhaps the better question is which vermouth is your go-to? Cheers and thanks for watching, Kevin!
@Kevin_OKeefe2 жыл бұрын
@@stuffandwhiskey Good question! We’ll typically use Carpano Antica, Angostrua bitters, and a Luxerdo cherry or two.
@bourbon-rondezvous2 жыл бұрын
"if that's your jam"....man, I haven't heard that phrase in years! LOL! Nice! BTW, Wassail is a Christmas tradition in our house (non alcoholic) but Wassai might be the Japanese version of Wassail? LOL! Sorry....
@theukyankee2 жыл бұрын
I haven't had either but they are both easily available in London.
@stuffandwhiskey2 жыл бұрын
If you like ryes and lower proof pours then they’re worth checking out!
@whiskeywishingwell60762 жыл бұрын
Hey guys, I enjoy all your videos. Rye spice… I say rye bread… so many different rye breads out there, many more Rye whiskys .
@stuffandwhiskey2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much WWW! Cheers!
@jimbrady70302 жыл бұрын
I would be curious to see a list of bourbons & ryes that have ranked the highest in all the head to head battles.... especially the ones you two found exceptional. Cheers!
@stuffandwhiskey2 жыл бұрын
Over on the Whiskey Nerd tier of Patreon we keep an updated spreadsheet with all the pours and scores sortable by price, proof, overall score, and each individual category’s score. We update it ever weekend after the Thursday head-to-head.
@jimbrady70302 жыл бұрын
@@stuffandwhiskey Are you suggesting that I might be a whiskey nerd?
@stuffandwhiskey2 жыл бұрын
@@jimbrady7030in the best way possible. Nerds rock.
@vroomoon2 жыл бұрын
Huh. I literally bought a bottle of Sazerac at the grocery store yesterday. I didn't realize it's a little hard to get. Then again... I was in Louisiana.
@stuffandwhiskey2 жыл бұрын
Great comment toward varying market availability. Sazerac is plentiful in Louisiana for sure. Cheers and thanks for watching!
@mamboliciousman2 жыл бұрын
Have you reviewed Jacobs Pardon Batch 2?
@stuffandwhiskey2 жыл бұрын
Never heard of the brand but will be on the lookout. Cheers Victor!
@tontobb895610 ай бұрын
Rye burbs pops the taste buds in yr mouth. Peppery Sparkly on the palate
@lghbtsl2 жыл бұрын
What number randomizer do you use on your phone? Thanks! :)
@stuffandwhiskey2 жыл бұрын
It’s an app called Randomic. Cheers and thanks for watching Londo!
@lghbtsl2 жыл бұрын
@@stuffandwhiskey Do you have to make two different spread sheets so that when the price is revealed, you don't see the name of the bourbon? Just curious :)
@stuffandwhiskey2 жыл бұрын
@@lghbtsl we use a Google Dropdown form. The key numbers and price are in the headers like #11 ($25) vs #12 ($30) and we can’t see what the pours are until we click the dropdown. It’s simple but works really well.
@0tteru Жыл бұрын
Funny how Bulleit got accolades for being affordable. It's likely an area thing but Bulleit here is pretty expensive. It's 20 dollars standard for a pint of rye. I bought a bottle of Sazerac recently for 21 dollars. It's hardly ever available but I fnd it interesting how the available rye is pricey but the allocated one is pretty cheap here.
@rebellaxbro2 жыл бұрын
Gotta do dickel VS. bulleit rye, they are both mgp 95% rye.
@stuffandwhiskey2 жыл бұрын
Great head-to-head recommendation, Jake!
@Jared402 жыл бұрын
Sazarac Rye 😋🥃I love it
@stuffandwhiskey2 жыл бұрын
A solid pour indeed. Can’t wait until it pops up against Elijah Craig Rye.
@mikem44322 жыл бұрын
In my area, VA, it seems Bulleit is everywhere, Sazerac. not so much... for my money.. it is a no brainer.. Bulleit.. but if I see a Saz on the shelf.. yeah I will get it too. Old Forester Rye is better than both of those.
@stuffandwhiskey2 жыл бұрын
Agreed on Old Forester. Such a great bottle for the money. Cheers!
@joeappleton6849 Жыл бұрын
Sazerac rye whiskey win
@whiskeyriffslounge2 жыл бұрын
WT101 Rye blows both of these away
@stuffandwhiskey2 жыл бұрын
Turkey all day, every day. Cheers and thanks for watching Kelsey!
@LeatherDaddy972 жыл бұрын
Neither of these are for me. Good for cocktails but boring and bland on their own. Id rather have sazerac if i had to pick one.
@stuffandwhiskey2 жыл бұрын
Interestingly we thought we were kinda past both of these as well based on the low proof and simplicity but they really hit us right this night. Need to revisit non-blind to verify.
@mikedubs9940 Жыл бұрын
Um is there word “Desciriptor”Whoa…Play doh?ugh
@debbybrady12462 жыл бұрын
Your wife is beautiful.
@johnoberto26598 ай бұрын
Both chill filtered garbage. Go with anything 46% and up
@stuffandwhiskey8 ай бұрын
We tend to prefer more proof as well but garbage is a pretty strong term.