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    Hard Drinkers, Lets Drink Hard (Spirits, Liquors and Cocktails)

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    • WhiskeySandwichW
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      @maxximum 100% rye at a young age sounds HOT, I'm curious how the marsala would soften the bite.

      @ARNC I'm in a similar situation. I don't really want to increase my collection any more, I've been trying to shrink it to singles instead of having multiples in stock. Now just replacing what I consume.

      "The greatest obstacle to living is expectancy, which hangs upon tomorrow and loses today...The whole future lies in uncertainty: Live immediately."
      -Seneca

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      • maxximumM
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        @WhiskeySandwich It's not that hot actually.... Spicy but well integrated. I had 10y.o. Ryes that were much spicier that this one. The fact that they use only malted rye makes it very different. As far as I know all of the other distilleries that use 100% Rye in their mashbill use a mix of grain and malted Rye.

        Overall I really like the Kyrö. Very different and not really comparable to a american Rye whiskey.

        You could maybe describe it as a mixture between a american rye and a scottish single malt.

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        • WhiskeySandwichW
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          @maxximum That absolutely sounds like something I would like to try. The malting of grain is something I've overlooked. I'll have to dive into that.

          I like my American Rye to actually be of lower rye content and have a good mix of corn, etc.
          and I like my bourbon to have some good rye kick too, I think it rounds it out nicely.

          High West Campfire is an interesting blend of Rye, Scotch, and Bourbon that I think is blended pretty well.

          I enjoy Japanese hybrid style whiskies that are bourbon and scotch inspired too but they can sometimes be a little light.

          "The greatest obstacle to living is expectancy, which hangs upon tomorrow and loses today...The whole future lies in uncertainty: Live immediately."
          -Seneca

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            @WhiskeySandwich If you ever come across this I think it would be right up your alley with 39% corn in the mashbill. My favorite when I can get it. Around $50 is a pretty square price. IMG_2153.png

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            • WhiskeySandwichW
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              @Jett129 I will def keep an eye out for that. I'm a HH fan and thats a good mashbill. Thanks for the tip! and thats my favorite review site btw

              Update: just realized my hunch about the name was correct, this is a local MD spirit. I've not liked our local whiskies but I will def give this a chance to break that trend.

              "The greatest obstacle to living is expectancy, which hangs upon tomorrow and loses today...The whole future lies in uncertainty: Live immediately."
              -Seneca

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              • maxximumM
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                Cheers guys! All the talking about Kyrö today made me pour a glass 🙂

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                  @mclaincausey ,and anyone else that enjoys tequila, Keep your eyes out for this one.
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                  • WhiskeySandwichW
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                    "The greatest obstacle to living is expectancy, which hangs upon tomorrow and loses today...The whole future lies in uncertainty: Live immediately."
                    -Seneca

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                    • scooterS
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                      @Jett129 said in Hard Drinkers, Lets Drink Hard (Spirits, Liquors and Cocktails):

                      @scooter When I first looked at the picture I didn’t realize that the bottle of Whistle Pig was a Single Barrel bottle. I once had one of those and it had been finished in a bourbon barrel. Needless to say one of the best Rye experiences I’ve ever had. Does yours say if it’s been refinished?

                      No finishing. Just a 10 year single barrel.

                      Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind.

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                      • scooterS
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                        @WhiskeySandwich said in Hard Drinkers, Lets Drink Hard (Spirits, Liquors and Cocktails):

                        @scooter I enjoyed the Penelope and I find MGP to have a low success rate. I do enjoy most Whistlepig but anything but Piggyback is pretty expensive. If I can’t find Sazerac, I go for Michter’s or the Turkey. Haven't had Michters in a hot minute though.

                        While, Whistlepig can be pricey, I'm usually on board with anything priced $10/year aged. I got the 10 year for $90. It's pushing it, but it's just under. Anything 12 years and older, I'll go to $15/year.

                        As far as other ryes go, I like Rittenhouse for cocktails, and as @Jett129 has already referenced, my daily will always be Pikesville. I've kept a bottle on my shelf for years, now... long before I started chasing Bourbons.

                        Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind.

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                        • MattM
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                          Smoky Old Fashioned at a speakeasy. Dad’s night out.

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                          • MattM
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                            Here’s the entrance to the speakeasy. It’s hidden in a liquor store and you need a password…

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                            • MizmazzleM
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                              Is the password….New England Clam Chowder?

                              In the easy chair with my boots on, melted whiskey in my hand. Could'na been asleep for more than three hours...time to go to work again...

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                                @Mizmazzle I thought the Universal Password was Swordfish.

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                                  • MattM
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                                    @Mizmazzle not today Ace.

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                                    • MizmazzleM
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                                      Two wedding gifts…EXCELLENT!

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                                      In the easy chair with my boots on, melted whiskey in my hand. Could'na been asleep for more than three hours...time to go to work again...

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                                        That’s,in my opinion, a really delicious bourbon. Maybe it doesn’t get the credit it deserves because it’s a blend.

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                                        • MizmazzleM
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                                          Agreed! Quite delicious indeed

                                          In the easy chair with my boots on, melted whiskey in my hand. Could'na been asleep for more than three hours...time to go to work again...

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                                            Tried this for the first time tonight. Drinkable is a word that’s sometimes used to describe beverages such as this. Local liquor store had it on sale for $60,which is ridiculous. I’ve had a few of The Oceans over the years,and always felt, like you were paying for the story. I know I’m paying for a story with this one as well,but I feel as if I’m at least breaking even.
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