Is Michters Rye Worth The Money?

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КОМЕНТАРІ • 171

  • @kubec1rr
    @kubec1rr Рік тому +17

    I think Michter's makes the best Ryes of all the distilleries. That Toasted Rye might be my favorite overall whiskey in general. Thanks for putting out the great content.

  • @theflaterfapologist99
    @theflaterfapologist99 Рік тому +11

    "this is 108 proof"
    -Trenton IMMEDIATELY grabs glass 😂
    I love these guys!

  • @jamescollins7584
    @jamescollins7584 Рік тому +7

    You guys are simply the best…. By far the best whiskey channel on UA-cam by a long stretch, simply brilliant! Just wish I could get at least 10 of your recommendations over here in Oman

    • @slbdrinks
      @slbdrinks  Рік тому +1

      Thanks so much for your kindness!

  • @G_P_G
    @G_P_G Рік тому +13

    I had Michter's Barrel Strength Rye once at a bar and loved it. Never seen it at a store, so honestly didn't know MSRP for that is over $100. I'll just stick to Rare Breed Rye for a higher proof rye that I absolutely love.

    • @ryanjordan1083
      @ryanjordan1083 Рік тому +2

      I got one at total wine a few months ago for 93.

    • @slbdrinks
      @slbdrinks  Рік тому

      RB rye is very good as well!

  • @graveshotx
    @graveshotx Рік тому +11

    For those who want a similar experience to the 2021 Michters 10 year rye I swear Sagamore Double Oak is within spitting distance, only a little sweeter. I say that as someone who's had them side by side. Would be interested if anyone else has had that same experience.

    • @slbdrinks
      @slbdrinks  Рік тому

      Good thought!

    • @dmitripress9853
      @dmitripress9853 6 місяців тому +1

      I would prefer Sagamore Double Oak for $65 vs. Michters 10 years for $225 ($200 MSRP in MI)

  • @michaelgonzalez9708
    @michaelgonzalez9708 Рік тому +2

    Michters is a product I really like to recommend in the bar I work at but it’s nice to know yall like their stuff too!

  • @scottradermacher6122
    @scottradermacher6122 Рік тому +2

    Actually never had the base offerings but the barrel proof rye is one of my favorites, good video gentlemen!

    • @huntermcdougal5013
      @huntermcdougal5013 11 місяців тому

      Try them. The us1 single barrel rye is amazing $50 bottle

  • @aarontagerson8598
    @aarontagerson8598 Рік тому +2

    I've gotta step my Michter's game up!! Great couple of videos guys!!👊💪🥃

  • @timcalderara7538
    @timcalderara7538 Рік тому +2

    Heading to Louisville and I have a Michter's tour scheduled - so looking forward to it. This is a good primer as you get the four standards on the normal tour.

  • @gregyan1012
    @gregyan1012 Рік тому +1

    Great video! Thanks for producing it.

  • @paulhendershot111
    @paulhendershot111 Рік тому +2

    Great video on the Michter's lineup. I would love to see you do a show with the lineup of products from New Riff.

  • @tommullen8850
    @tommullen8850 Рік тому +1

    Just landed the 10 yr. Can’t wait to try it!

  • @madjinxify
    @madjinxify Рік тому +2

    I always keep an eye out for the toasted. I’ve had popes of it, love it. Never have found a bottle locally.

    • @tweezerjam
      @tweezerjam 10 місяців тому +2

      What is popes?

  • @hollyjhj3732
    @hollyjhj3732 Рік тому +3

    Thanks for this Michter's series, guys. I've never tried anything from their line, and this is helping to educate me on their offerings.

  • @jasonsullivan7296
    @jasonsullivan7296 Рік тому +1

    I appreciate the videos!!
    Just a thought I would like to see more cocktails with rye whiskey and bourbon.
    Thanks so much

  • @GoneFishin5
    @GoneFishin5 Рік тому +1

    Great video. I love Michter’s products but haven’t been able to find the 10 yr rye or the toasted rye yet. Hoping I can get one at some point or at least find a bar in my area that would offer it so I could get a pour.

    • @jrushing1000
      @jrushing1000 Рік тому +1

      My local store was allotted just one. Cost $299

  • @Abby_Normal_1969
    @Abby_Normal_1969 Рік тому +1

    Cool. I won the Michter's Cask Strength Rye in the auction. Can't wait to try it.

    • @slbdrinks
      @slbdrinks  Рік тому +1

      I truly hope you love it! Thank you for your generosity!

  • @tomgensel4134
    @tomgensel4134 Рік тому +4

    Thank you again. With me being a newbie I just can't get over the high prices. Am happy with Michter's Single Barrel Straight Rye @ $45 here in Michigan.🥃 Cheers

    • @slbdrinks
      @slbdrinks  Рік тому

      Nothing wrong with that Tom!

    • @mgzzgm
      @mgzzgm Рік тому +2

      so jealous of you,In China, I need to spend 89usd,and each basic section is 89usd so I bought four bottles... toasted $278 ,10yo $420…gonna cry,man

    • @slbdrinks
      @slbdrinks  Рік тому +1

      Wow, sorry to hear that. All the best to you! Thanks for checking out the channel!

  • @scottradermacher6122
    @scottradermacher6122 Рік тому +6

    I’d like to see you guys do either a Whistle Pig or Kentucky Owl distillery review…. Both are at a price point that are hard to take a chance on but I thought the Kentucky Owl 11yr was impressive along with the whistle pig 10yr. Just another thought, keep up the good work

    • @slbdrinks
      @slbdrinks  Рік тому +1

      Thank you! I am not a huge fan of the KO bourbons but as you said the ryes are pretty good! WP seems to be solid up and down the line but a bit pricey. Haven’t tried the piggy back yet though.

  • @billscott6819
    @billscott6819 Рік тому +1

    The barrel strength rye varies a bit, some are phenomenal

  • @ericgardner5548
    @ericgardner5548 Місяць тому

    I had the single barrel for the first time, and I loved it.

  • @vincentr.6109
    @vincentr.6109 Рік тому +1

    I may have mentioned this earlier, but a few years ago I really did not like rye whiskey, With the exception of Bulliet I avoided them. Now I look forward to trying them. Keep your mind open people, don't be afraid to come back to something.

    • @slbdrinks
      @slbdrinks  Рік тому +1

      I really try to stress this point but unfortunately I don’t believe to many people share our same thought.

  • @annamcmahan6993
    @annamcmahan6993 6 місяців тому

    True, just bought a bottle, the 1st bottle really is much like Bulleit, but more intense and dark.

  • @ronbritner3236
    @ronbritner3236 Рік тому +3

    Y'all convinced me of getting the rye. Especially the toasted and 10 year.

    • @OrdinaryDude67
      @OrdinaryDude67 Рік тому +1

      Good luck finding it. They’re notoriously difficult to locate without paying ridiculous secondary prices.

    • @ronbritner3236
      @ronbritner3236 Рік тому +1

      @@OrdinaryDude67 it will be a pleasant surprise if I do.

    • @slbdrinks
      @slbdrinks  Рік тому

      Hopefully you will find it soon!

  • @TreyDaze
    @TreyDaze Рік тому +2

    Michter’s Rye is 100% the best Rye there is! It’s always on my bar shelf!

  • @LyleMyers
    @LyleMyers 2 місяці тому +1

    I just picked up a 2024 Barrel Strength and am drinking it alongside the base single barrel, and while they are definitely related, I think there is a pretty big difference between the two. The single barrel has that light floral citrusy thing going, but the barrel strength is so much more complex. That being said. Would definitely like to see the barrel strength closer to $70. That’s supply and demand I guess.

  • @nickp5511
    @nickp5511 Рік тому

    They all sound great! My area the regular rye is 50.00 then 200-300 toasted 300.00-500.00 and the 10 yr is 1,000.00 plus

  • @marks5757
    @marks5757 Рік тому +9

    Ive been hunting since 2014 and I have never once seen a 10 year rye on the shelf

    • @slbdrinks
      @slbdrinks  Рік тому +5

      I haven’t either. Trent just has that way of figuring it out.

    • @seanthornton3475
      @seanthornton3475 Рік тому +4

      All about relationships

    • @bigchungus7254
      @bigchungus7254 8 місяців тому

      Passed on one for a Stagg in Ohio. Traded for one a few days later 😂

    • @daven8905
      @daven8905 6 місяців тому

      I saw it the other day and passed. $230 + tax = $280. Too much for me for a 90 proofer.

    • @eliasamador9708
      @eliasamador9708 5 місяців тому

      ​@@seanthornton3475 true...I couldn't believe it when the guy I buy from asked me if I wanted a rye michter's 10, midwinter's night dram, Russel's 13 and a stagg...all for just a little above MSRP vs double or triple at other stores!!!

  • @danhughes5422
    @danhughes5422 Рік тому +1

    Hey kurt, trenton and the rest of the slb crew, love ur channel, i was a die hard rum fan until u guys got me into boubon, now iam at a lil over a hundred bottles in my collection, iam a big wild turkey fan, can u review 82nd airborne bourbon please, i served in the unit for 10+ years seen it on a recent trip to indiana, wanted to try it but hesitant cause its young and i trust ur reviews, thanks for the content and u guys input

    • @slbdrinks
      @slbdrinks  Рік тому

      Thank you Dan and thank you for your service to this great country!! I have seen the bottle on the shelf so see what we can do.

  • @m444ss
    @m444ss 2 місяці тому +1

    Data points:
    > Michter's Barrel Strength Rye is $130 at my store (ugh)
    > The regular Michter's Rye is $46 vs $27 for Bulliet Rye and $69 for Bulliet 12-YO Rye

  • @timfishback6137
    @timfishback6137 9 місяців тому

    Just traded for a 2021 M10R. So excited to try it.

  • @yourdrinkingbuddy
    @yourdrinkingbuddy Рік тому +2

    Great video buddies!
    I am a HUGE fan of Micthers. But since the standard rye is a single barrel... I did try one that was TERRIBLE!

    • @slbdrinks
      @slbdrinks  Рік тому +1

      Oh noooo! Valid point concerning single barrel whiskey.

  • @markdunn1931
    @markdunn1931 9 місяців тому

    What's your thoughts I really like the JD Barrel Strength Rye, thinking of picking up the Michter's US 1 good move. I cant find the others on your video. Cheers

  • @RABSTRAINS
    @RABSTRAINS Рік тому +2

    OUTSTANDING RYE lineup!

    • @slbdrinks
      @slbdrinks  Рік тому

      Thanks Bob! Hope you enjoyed!

  • @eltro7208
    @eltro7208 Рік тому +2

    You should add some michters to some blinds would love to see how they do up against other bottles.

  • @TheReal_DeanD
    @TheReal_DeanD Рік тому

    oh this hurts. Of the rare ones I was only able to get the Barrel Strength Michter's Rye. I hustled to the store to get it a couple of years ago. It has been bunkered until a special occasion as it was a pain in the butt to get.

  • @triplelindys
    @triplelindys 5 місяців тому

    I just saw this video a year later, but we toured the Michter's Distillery and the Barrel Toasted Rye was the best thing we tried that day and it wasn't even close.

  • @paleggett1897
    @paleggett1897 Рік тому +1

    WhistlePig is mighty fine as well!

  • @williamblair3595
    @williamblair3595 Рік тому +1

    I have the Michter's Single Barrell Rye and several other Rye Whiskeys. My question to you is this. What is your take on the Barrell Seagrass? I just opened one and the proof is 120.2. It's rather smooth and it goes down very easy. Let me know what you, and Trent, think about it, please.
    Thank you and keep up the very informative, and funny, videos.

    • @slbdrinks
      @slbdrinks  Рік тому +1

      I absolutely love Seagrass! Keep in mind at times when a whiskey is finished in several different barrel types it may taste confusing or off putting. Seagrass nailed it with this one imo!
      One of my favorite old fashioned variations is .25 oz liber & co pineapple syrup and 2 oz seagrass!

  • @karl0318
    @karl0318 Рік тому +1

    Thank you for this Michter's review! I am fan of Michter's (their Sour Mash and American Whiskey are my favorites). Michter's base rye offering is very nice yet lacking in the proof for my taste. Proof aside, it is very smooth and well balanced on the flavor and definitely an excellent introductory rye. I would like to see it at a lower price than the $42-49 range here in San Antonio, TX.

  • @bjohnson3678
    @bjohnson3678 Рік тому +2

    MSRP for the barrel strength here is $85, just got one last week.

    • @firechicken99
      @firechicken99 Рік тому +3

      Lucky you. $200 here in the northeast!

  • @FantasySoldier
    @FantasySoldier Рік тому +1

    Michters Straight Rye is my go-to for making Rye cocktails. OF Rye isn't available in CT for some stupid reason.

    • @slbdrinks
      @slbdrinks  Рік тому +1

      That’s still a good choice!

  • @not_stephen_a_smith849
    @not_stephen_a_smith849 Рік тому +1

    the straight rye is one of the first bottles i've bought (got into bourbon this year) and it will be the first one that will be killed.

  • @TheSpiritoftheCocktail
    @TheSpiritoftheCocktail Рік тому +2

    KURT - TRENTON!!! Great video!!! As soon as you said "Bulliet", I giggled a little!!! I need to try Michters, but I seem to be stuck on Rittenhouse!!! CHEERS guys!!!

    • @slbdrinks
      @slbdrinks  Рік тому +1

      Can’t go wrong with Rittenhouse Tim!

  • @greasyghost
    @greasyghost Рік тому +1

    Bulleit is MGP, the 95/5
    Kinda strange comparing Michters to a basic MGP. I suppose I might notice a similarity but not likely. I'm definitely a rye guy btw. (and wish I could get Michters at Michters Ft Nelson in Louisville for as cheap as y'all get it!)
    It is fun bottling your own there. So far just once, w the barrel strength bourbon. Haven't opened it through. Did you open yours? With your name on the bottle it's tempting to leave it alone. Until I get a 2nd bottle maybe.

  • @QZaccardelli
    @QZaccardelli Рік тому

    Excellent!

  • @jolkraeremeark6949
    @jolkraeremeark6949 Рік тому

    I believe it was $265 for the Single Barrel Rye and the 10 year Rye 2 box set from Michter's downtown Louisville in April......pretty steep!

  • @scoobtoober2975
    @scoobtoober2975 4 місяці тому

    I'd suggest trying all spirits in different glasses. Just opened the standard rye. Had it in a flat scotch glass and in a glen. The glen had the nose a bit muted. You guys didn't like the first one a little bit before this video.

  • @coreyschrader6690
    @coreyschrader6690 Рік тому +1

    Thanks for this video. Where did you get the 10yr?

    • @slbdrinks
      @slbdrinks  Рік тому

      Trent was able to get it at Bees liquor in Hobart In.

  • @chu88y1
    @chu88y1 Рік тому +1

    I tried some Bushmills....citrus taste. Is rye comparable to Scotch (in this case, Irish!) Thanks.

  • @peterb.3278
    @peterb.3278 Рік тому +2

    Great video! I like the 10 yr Bourbon but it does not much outshine many other 10 yr bourbons that are on shelf for $35-40. But that 10 year rye is in a class by itself! The Rye is worth the over $100 price tag!

    • @slbdrinks
      @slbdrinks  Рік тому +1

      Have to agree with your assessment. 10 yr rye > 10 yr bourbon!

  • @mattd5762
    @mattd5762 Рік тому +1

    Kurton and Trenton stay killin it

  • @ThomasTVP
    @ThomasTVP Рік тому +1

    I only know the "standard" Michter's, even that costs around €50-55 in my country, and i like it a lot. Easily my favourite medium-priced Rye whiskey. I'm not sure the older ones are even available around here.

    • @slbdrinks
      @slbdrinks  Рік тому

      Glad you are able to sample the core Michters!

  • @chrishauser5505
    @chrishauser5505 Рік тому +2

    I agree that OF beats the Michter's 85 proof.

  • @trobertson1825
    @trobertson1825 Рік тому +1

    Wild Turkey rye 101 I think is really good and Rebel Rye is super and these are under 30$

  • @adampersinger9989
    @adampersinger9989 Рік тому

    One of the best rye lineup any distillery has! Love Michter's and highly recommend

  • @tc6404
    @tc6404 Рік тому

    Have you included High West in any of your videos? I am a fan of the Double Rye

  • @rusticmade
    @rusticmade Рік тому +2

    Michter's sourced from Old Forester so the OFBSR is something you have to try

    • @slbdrinks
      @slbdrinks  Рік тому

      We have been looking for one!

    • @Scott-co4dq
      @Scott-co4dq Рік тому +1

      I've tried both the Michter's 10 and the OF Barrel strength rye in the same day. They are not the same experience. The M10 has a level of craftsmanship that the OF lacks. Strangely I preferred the OF 100 rye over the Barrel Strength.

  • @Abby_Normal_1969
    @Abby_Normal_1969 Рік тому +1

    Additional: I have observed that about ryes, that the palate is often more complex than the nose.

  • @Calipod
    @Calipod 4 місяці тому

    Michters small batch core line ups are 2 for $70 at my local bottle shop 🎉

  • @dustinhebert4162
    @dustinhebert4162 Рік тому

    I find a serious amount of green apple 🍏 with just a bit of sweet on the core rye. Tasty.

  • @josephwatts2904
    @josephwatts2904 Рік тому +1

    Totally with Trent on the price disparity. I just can’t justify 120 retail IF you can find the non age stated BS when you have Redemption 10 yr age stated Cask Strength for 80 bucks retail. The choice is easy for me, plus I love the 95/5 MGP blend.

  • @zackaryhaight9902
    @zackaryhaight9902 7 місяців тому

    Just got the rye toasted at msrp, he had three but decided to only get one unfortunately lol

  • @poktangju
    @poktangju Рік тому +1

    msrp for the 10yr rye in va was 180

  • @billyrowe0064
    @billyrowe0064 Рік тому

    I google searched Michters rye because this is my first time drinking it too.

  • @Pi2nK
    @Pi2nK Рік тому

    Can't get my hands on the Toasted Barrel... everywhere I find it is astronomical on price as well (up to 4x)

  • @americanturkeyburger4997
    @americanturkeyburger4997 Рік тому

    I thought wellers rye was good but man is this one a keeper

  • @tweezerjam
    @tweezerjam 10 місяців тому

    The olive garden restaurant and the andys candy’s references went right over my head😂

  • @rustycannon712
    @rustycannon712 Рік тому +1

    Could you guys do a live and give the names of the bourbons you’ll test before hand so we can drink along and comment? If you have in the past I missed it.

    • @slbdrinks
      @slbdrinks  Рік тому

      Yes we certainly will. With so much going on during our charity livestream we thought it best not to have a strict lineup. Moving forward we def will.

  • @jziemann
    @jziemann Рік тому +1

    Is that some Dark Lord in the behind you guys? jealous.

    • @slbdrinks
      @slbdrinks  Рік тому

      Yes! My buddy dropped it off.

  • @duffman9908
    @duffman9908 Рік тому +1

    I have never tried Michters. How does it compare to Sagamore Rye?

    • @slbdrinks
      @slbdrinks  Рік тому

      Boy, comparing to the base rye from Sagamore they are very even. Past that Sagamore is just as good as any of Michters allocated releases.

  • @Sean-uh6te
    @Sean-uh6te Рік тому +1

    Michters and Bullet both source their rye at MGP. But I have to disagree that they taste the same. To me, bullet rye has a strong dill flavor.

    • @slbdrinks
      @slbdrinks  Рік тому

      Me to 💯. I don’t see the resemblance like Trent.

  • @darrellknight4110
    @darrellknight4110 Рік тому +1

    There so much going on I can't keep up on what a whiskey is

  • @jandasalovich6469
    @jandasalovich6469 Рік тому +1

    👍🏻

  • @roybrice7743
    @roybrice7743 Рік тому

    53/33/14 rye/corn/malted barley

  • @lydellboone2218
    @lydellboone2218 Рік тому +1

    What glasses do you use?

    • @slbdrinks
      @slbdrinks  Рік тому +1

      These are called glencairn glasses. Excellent for whiskey nosing and tasting!

  • @brantleyhamby4855
    @brantleyhamby4855 Рік тому +1

    The year is on the neck label

  • @chadb.396
    @chadb.396 Рік тому +1

    Bulleit Rye is 95/5 and sourced from MGP.

  • @bobbonj1171
    @bobbonj1171 8 місяців тому

    Now do comparisons between all Sagamore Spirit Ryes..

  • @kamakazi74ghost97
    @kamakazi74ghost97 Рік тому +2

    Bulleit 95 rye mash for a superior American rye whiskey experience

    • @slbdrinks
      @slbdrinks  Рік тому +1

      It is good!

    • @kamakazi74ghost97
      @kamakazi74ghost97 Рік тому

      @@slbdrinks just had it today it is I will be looking into the other thank you

  • @justwest1026
    @justwest1026 Рік тому +1

    You guys should take that Justin fellow on a pick and get him on more. He’s handsome, funny and seems like he knows a little bit. 😂😜
    JK keep it up. You guys keep getting better

  • @bthom50
    @bthom50 Рік тому +1

    that 10 year rye in Canada, BC, is $249.99

  • @patrickrichmond1477
    @patrickrichmond1477 Рік тому +1

    Have you reviewed Starlight?

  • @darrellknight4110
    @darrellknight4110 Рік тому +1

    You guys out of ILLINOIS or Indiana

  • @safromnc8616
    @safromnc8616 Рік тому +1

    I couldn't find a mash bill either but I did see somewhere where it said it was rye, corn, and barley. I think the Bulleit Trent mentioned is a 95/5 so I wouldn't be surprised if Michters wasn't similar.

    • @slbdrinks
      @slbdrinks  Рік тому

      IMO I did not agree with Trent’s comparison but we are all entitled to our opinions.

  • @johnconnell9836
    @johnconnell9836 Рік тому +1

    How does it compare to Templeton?

    • @slbdrinks
      @slbdrinks  Рік тому

      Been a while since I sipped Templeton but from what I can remember Michters is more subdued and not as aggressive as Templeton.

  • @Robert.Sheard
    @Robert.Sheard Рік тому +1

    Come on, Trenton. Get on that 20 year! Let's see those Radar O'Reilly horse-trading skills. 😂
    The 10-year rye is $175 here. 👀

  • @nefarious_saint
    @nefarious_saint Рік тому +1

    The Michters single barrel rye is 51% rye (barely legal)

    • @slbdrinks
      @slbdrinks  Рік тому +1

      Appreciate the info! That’s the way it tasted to me.

  • @ryanstevens598
    @ryanstevens598 Рік тому

    Just bought a 2023 10year today $150.00

  • @TheSpiritoftheCocktail
    @TheSpiritoftheCocktail Рік тому +1

    YESSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!! 2ND!!!!!!

  • @boydmasonlake1995
    @boydmasonlake1995 Рік тому +2

    I prefer the Sagamore lineup

  • @christittle1131
    @christittle1131 7 місяців тому

    Barrel strength rye pose be best

  • @scoobtoober2975
    @scoobtoober2975 4 місяці тому

    That first one has a depth of wood character, i'd say damp wood char vs rittenhouse rye was a simple generic wood character much lighter

  • @parrothead5977
    @parrothead5977 Рік тому +1

    You need to watch Fred Minnick’s last vid. Social media coming after liquor based channels 😳

    • @slbdrinks
      @slbdrinks  Рік тому

      I will! Haven’t seen it yet.

  • @greasyghost
    @greasyghost Рік тому +1

    That 10yr rye goes for $35 a pour at Michters

  • @darkoanton5
    @darkoanton5 Рік тому

    Alberta Distillers makes a 20-year Rye From time to time.

    • @slbdrinks
      @slbdrinks  Рік тому

      Would love to try one. I have the Alberta cask strength and it is very good!

  • @charlesshanlian9844
    @charlesshanlian9844 Рік тому +3

    I paid 169 at Winn Dixie for the Michters 10 year rye! It is very good, ryes not being my flavor !

    • @slbdrinks
      @slbdrinks  Рік тому

      Amazing you found it at the grocery store! That doesn’t happen around here. Base releases only lol

  • @maddie4077
    @maddie4077 9 місяців тому

    The 10 year is $200

  • @paleggett1897
    @paleggett1897 Рік тому +1

    A good Rye is heavenly!

  • @williamcornelison4721
    @williamcornelison4721 Рік тому +1

    Bulliet Rye $24.00 at Sam's