THESE are the BEST $20 Rye Whiskeys - MUST TRIES!
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I really enjoy the budget vids. I have plenty of coin to drop on big bottles but I find it more fun to find the hidden affordable gems, as well as finding big name bottles for retail or close to retail price…more rewarding in my opinion
Most definitely! It’s just a great feeling when you pop the cork on a budget type whiskey and it’s just as good or better than a 80-100.0 bottle!
Great list! Only other one that comes to mind for me is the Sazerac. But your list for that price range is pretty much spot on for me. Can't wait to see the blind taste-off on these.
Got your vote thank you!
@@slbdrinks Here's one more vote for Sazerac.
What he ☝🏾 said
Sazerac is one of my favorite ryes
Sazerac as a sipper 👌🏽 even better when I find it for $29.99, but not often
I love Bulleit Rye! It’s very consistent and great on a cold winter night. I also really like the Old Forester Rye. Haven’t had the other 3..
Both great picks!
I love your videos. I started with vodka and rum when I was first drinking. I actually fell in love with single malt scotch, heavily peated scotch. Then I started to wrap back around to American whiskey and Bourbon and Rye and the like. Your videos have been so helpful in building my knowledge and love of whiskey. Thank you for everything you do. Keep the good work up.
Thanks for making the video! That is some top notch community interaction. I'd throw High West Double Rye in that list. I know others have mentioned it goes north of $30, but I'm my area I can get it for $25 - $28.
I love High West products. I wish I could find the Double Rye under $30 but i just can't. Plus it's getting harder for me to find. They've pulled so much product distribution back to "Utah Only" , or to distillery releases, I can hardly find anything. I am curious about the Double Rye now that they are releasing more of their own distillate instead of the MGP stuff. I think that accounts for the distribution impact as well. High West is ALWAYS a good choice.
I can get bit here for 28-29.00. Got it on the list thank you!
HW double rye at under 30 is amazing!!!!
HW Double rye is pretty good for 25-30 but now it’s creeping up to low/mid 30s which I would pass on as a regular. One time to try though? Low 30s is justifiable.
In metropolitan Southern California HW is always available but at prices well north of $30.
I’ve only had a handful of Ryes, but two that have stood out is Woodford Reserve Rye, which is a little over the $20 mark, and George Dickel rye.
One of my local cocktail bars makes a terrific Old Fashioned with George Dickel rye
That was Trent’s pick, GD rye. Should have listened to him lol!
Dickel rye FTW!
Going way back, the Old Fashioned made with Rye gets lemon, while the same cocktail, made with whiskey, gets orange.
Your videos have helped me to select such a great choices in my bar... not to mention new drinks to serve my friends and wife . She loves my martinis .... Watching you is indeed an education...
Certainly appreciate your kind words! I learn so much from you good folks as well!
Very helpful thanks! Your low key presentations are super
Thank you! Much appreciated!
I'd suggest Sazerac Rye. I've found it for as low as $25.
Regarding your picks here, I like them all but sometimes I get a wintergreen note with the Bulleit that's a bit overwhelming. Great picks though!
Got your vote! I agree on Bulleit. There is def a minty / piney flavor going on that could be a love or hate factor.
Awesome lineup. I spent seven years working at a liquor store (for my sins in a previous life). Having gotten to taste $50 and $100 and $300 a bottle whiskeys (I had to buy my own $45 taster of Pappy), I'd say your list includes everything I used to recommend to customers who wanted a good bottle within a liquor store clerk's budget.
Good to hear! All solid bottles!
This is the 3rd Rye video I've seen tonight/ this morning. Several list some in common. Thanks for the content and good suggestions for my next haul. 🥃🥃
Nice list. I use the Bulleit Rye for my Old Fashioned cocktail. Thanks for keeping these series of easy to find spirits going.
Appreciate that!
George Dickel Rye. Terrific flavor, $20 (here in Florida), and 45% ABV. Yes, I know it’s an MGP but it’s tasty, available, and such an easy sipper. It does give you the dill which some people do not like. I just think it makes it different from those you featured. Great show, as usual.
Thank you! Dickel was Trent’s pick as well!
Agree!
I agree, for the price, Dickel Rye is an easy sipper
Great review, thanks.
Knob Creek is my fave, with Bulleit running 2nd place
Elijah Craig Bourbon has slowly become my go to daily drinker. It runs in the $35 range in Maryland and the Rye is about $40, so to see it in the $20 range makes me pretty jealous.
EC is my go to bourbon too...
Sorry bout that. Wish you had the same opportunity!
Great ryes selected. Maybe add Old Overholt (80 proof). Excellent for cocktails. The Old Overholt bottled in bond is excellent, too, but sells for more than the $20~ price limit
Been a while since I have had OO in the bar. Good choice!
OO has my vote too. Raised to 86’ and not chilled filtered
I would have to raise that and say OO114...absolutely fantastic neat. I think I paid close to 28 for mine. So good I got two bottles.
@@JACs_Stories_and_Whiskey I've never seen OO 114 in my area (Chicago metro). Limited release?
@@xiamengbaby I think it was; my local shop said one case and done. Same with Old Tub too.
I bought a bottle of the Bulleit rye because I wanted to try an extremely high rye whiskey as I've never tried one before. It's probably the smoothest pour I've ever had! Not one bit of alcohol burn and very minty! I'm not getting any real spice that people say is in a higher rye, but it was a great buy for $26 at my local Walmart here in Arizona. Actually it was only $23 because there was a $3 off coupon hanging off of the neck of the bottle. I really like you and Trent, I subscribed to your channel several months ago.
Love the video. Got to give these a try
Plz do!
I love these videos! Thanks!
Thanks so much!
So happy to see a merch link, Kurt...speaking as a Taurean, looking forward to getting some STRONG LIKE BULL items!
Meanwhile, I'd say that ALL the ryes I've tried (Sazerac, Angel's Envy, Smooth Ambler Contradiction Rye, Rabbit Hole Boxergrail, Michter's & Old Forester 100) have impressed the HELL out of me...whereas it can be hit or miss with some bourbon picks. Seeing Elijah Craig and WT have Rye offerings?...I'm IN, as long as I can find them...same goes for either of the ryes Heaven Hill has to offer...Bulleit and Old Forester are easy to find (thank goodness for the OF, as it's one of my favorite brands, overall).
OF is absolutely fantastic! Always appreciate your views!
For me, Wild Turkey 101 Rye dominates the $20 price range, hands down.
Plenty of rye whiskies in that range are "good for the price",.. but the WT 101 Rye would still be good to me at twice the price.
I would agree . Maybe I should do a video like that 😉
Great choice!
Shhhh! :)
Hush. Gotta find this in MI before the price goes up.
A friend recommended Redemption Rye which is also 95% Rye. It's similar in flavor profile to what you describe of Bulleit. It's in the $28 range. I was blown away by it. My Dad was a rye drinker and I've always favored single malt Scotch, but I'll keep a bottle of Redemption around and try some of your other suggestions.
YES SIR!!!! I love Bulleit Rye!!! I use that in my Sazerac and other cocktails!!! I really like Knob Creek as well because of the ABV. Awesome video!!!! CHEERS!!!!
Honestly, I was wonderfully surprised by the Bulleit rye! Knob Creek was def hard leaving it off the list!
My vote for Knob Creek Rye for sixth pick. Kurt, you made great list of affordable Ryes. Thank you. Looking forward to Monday's video.
Appreciate that thank you!
Yes! Bulleit Rye is my $20 go to. Just a great flavor. Love your videos…just hit the subscribe button today.
Certainly appreciate that!
I like George Dickel Rye quite a bit. It's also a MGP 95 rye, but it goes through the charcoal filtering similar to a Tennessee whisky. Old Overholt Bonded is worth a try, too. And on the under $20 side, Ezra Brooks is another MGP rye that I have used for cocktails. I had no complaints about it.
Thank you for the recommendations!
Great show guys!
Really appreciate that!
These are some great picks and the Old Forester is a favorite of mine. I'd like to see Old Overhold BiB in the mix. It sells for $25.99 where I live.
Got it thank you!
Great Line-up Fellas! :) Love them ALL!
Thank you!
Another great video!
Thank you!
I'm not sure if this will have enough Rye in the mash bill to meet your criterion, but Old Grand Dad BiB is supposed to have a high rye mash bill, and brings that spice and complexity to the party. At ~$22 it fits the price range.
Enjoyed the video. I am a fan of High West Double Rye, $27 and great sipping as well as a base for cocktails
Awesome thanks!
This is in my sweet spot of daily drinkers. I agree with 3 of the 5, but I have not had OF or EC. I try to keep one of the other 3 in the cabinet. One other that surprised us over the holidays was Redemption Rye. You may consider it.
Great Video Choice!!
Thank you!
After new years I went in a local store and found that barrell's cask strength bourbon was marked down from $95 to $35 a bottle. I bought two. There is absolutely no burn in the chest at almost 140 proof but the rye spice is soooo intense in the mouth. Not sure if I'm a rye guy. Pikesville is good but I'm going to sit this one out since I'm not sure I can make a quality recommendation.
All good! We will see which one comes out on top!
Burned thru a bottle of EC Rye so def high on my list. Working thru WT101 and Old Elk but looking to head out this weekend for a few more and have to try Bulleit and Sazerac. Thanks as always and looking forward to the blind taste vid.
Appreciate that thank you!
MGP's 95% rye mashbill is delicious, and contrasts well with the Kentucky-style ryes that use corn to sweeten the flavor. But I just love the new Old Forester Rye - what a balanced and flavorful pour for the price. For the ringer, I'd suggest including either Jim Beam''s or Buffalo Trace's rye at this price point.
Great thank you!
Thanks for doing this video! I totally agree with all of your choices (except Elijah Craig Rye which I haven't tried yet), and they are all great. Off the top of my head, I can't think of another $20ish bottle which I've had to recommend. Most of the Rye's I'm thinking of and purchase are $30+ so I am looking forward to seeing the recommendations of others in this category, as well as your next show to find out what you pick as the winner. Thanks!!
Thank you!
Love the channel, love Bulleit, thanks for the honest review
Appreciate that!
Hey Curt, Michters Rye is always on the list for me. If I see it I grab it. Delicious neat or in a cocktail! EC Rye is also always in my cabinet when I can find it!
Great choices! Michters is very nice as well!
Great list. Bulletin is near the top of my list for manhattan an old fashioned. I agree with P above, taste some Sazerac. What a bouquet out of the first smell/taste. Keep up the good work!
Great choices. I’ve had 4 of the 5. Haven’t had the EC rye. Have a bottle of Wild Turkey rye and High West double rye in my bar now. The HW rye is a favorite, but it’s $35-40 here in SoCal. I would add the classic rye, Old Overholt 80 proof. One of my favorites in a Manhattan and under $20.
I will give your vote to HW. I can get it for 29.00 here so all good!
Being from Cape town South Africa and an Bourbon lover..........certainly love your revue's. All though some Bourbons are not available here it is still awesome to here about them. Regards Stephen
Stephen, thanks so much for joining us from South Africa! That’s so cool! Appreciate you joining us!
As a baker who loves using Rye Wheat and a drinker of Rye Whiskey it warmed the cockels of my heart to see Bulleit with it's 95% Mash Bill represented here. Thanks for the confirmation.
That’s awesome. Appreciate your kind words!
Learning has never been more fun! 🙏
Honestly, that’s what this channel is all about including myself. Thank you for saying that!
New Sub here. I came across your channel a couple of weeks ago and really appreciate your analysis and passion.
Thanks so much! Appreciate you joining us!
I love these videos Kurt! I would add Sazerac to the list for the blind. I never see the OF or EC rye options in my area.
Thank you! Hard to find the OF right now. I have heard there is no shortage of whiskey but due to Covid they are waiting on the actual bottles. Hopefully soon.
I’ve seen one other mention of this bottle, Redemption Rye is my current rye of choice. Comes in right at $22, and has all the beautiful, flowery, spicy flavors of something like Whistlepig at a great price.
Perfect thanks!
Redemption is actually.....wait for it, MGP. Tin Cup Rye is also MGP btw. Every 95/5 sourced in Indiana is MGP.
Sazerac is my go to Rye. Just wonderful. Keep these great videos coming.
Thanks for your vote!
Yes! Love rye, was hoping you’d do this.
Glad you enjoyed it!
I love BULLEIT RYE too very nice , smooth Rye nice subtle tones for a very good price keep up the good work.
Very interesting. Several of those are on my "to do" list. I think what's missing is the easy going, Nawlin's native Sazerac (runner up - Knob Creek rye) which makes the best ...Sazerac cocktail.
No doubt! Saz is my go to for the Sazerac cocktail!
I'm a fan of the Bulleit rye, with it's citrus notes. My vote for the sixth rye is Tin Cup, which has basically the same mash bill as Bulleit (95% rye, 5% barley) and a similar flavor profile.
Great thank you!
Love your videos!! Reminds me of the old fire side chats. I really look forward to them and makes me think of family. That said,, I have to throw in Sazerac 6 Year Old Rye Whiskey750ml
4.6 out of 5 stars. Read reviews for average rating value is 4.6 of 5.
4.6 available @ total wine & more. $19.99
Fabulous choice! Thanks for the kind words!
I absolutely love your videos. You have helped me tremendously with my whiskey knowledge and excitement to try new ones. Which of these ryes, in your opinion, would make the BEST Manhattan?
I usually mix with Old Forester rye first. Rittenhouse, WT 101, are all good as well.
I got the great taste of Bulleit Rye while tasting at their distillery. Because of your excellent program I am looking for additional bourbon shelving, but finding less expensive bourbons is a great retirement hobby here in Louisville🍹
That’s awesome! So glad you are enjoying the channel!
Really enjoy watching your channel! Maybe you already have done a video, but I would like to see how you drink your favorite bourbons on a rock or rocks and how you enjoy and get your flavor profiles. Detailed ways you enjoy your bourbon. Great Channel, thanks!
We have plans for a similar video. Hopefully soon!
Nice list! I would add Knob Creek Rye. Very bold and delicious.
Thank you!
I have never tried rye whiskey so I guess I need to. You make it sound so good.
Another great list. I'd add Old Overholt straight rye. Cheers!
Awesome thanks!
Reading through the comments, I saw mentions of Woodford Reserve Rye, Michters Rye, High West Double Rye and many mentions of Sazarac Rye....all of which are north of $30.00 in my area (upstate SC). Staying in the $20-30 range (in my area), I would suggest the MGP sourced Redemption Rye (92 PF - Mash bill - 95% Rye - 5% Malted Barley).
Excellent thank you!
Hey Kurt/Trenton - just checking out your merch store. Love the stuff. I would like to offer a suggestion: If you can get some coasters in the merch store, I would love to buy a set. Thanks!
Fabulous idea!
Nice snowy weekend coming up here for our fellow Hoosiers. Great opportunity to stay in and enjoy some good spirits. Stay safe and Cheers!
You got that right. We had at least 12” last day or two!
I’m down here in the Fishers/Noblesville area. We’re drifting and piling up as we speak.
@@jaxcoop1511 Lafayette area is also a total whitewash. Planning to sit by a window and sip some Talisker 10 while the snow falls
You absolutely need to try George Dickel Rye, even if it doesn't get picked for the taste-off. Its $24 at Binny's and has a great spice/flavor to it. It's my everyday sipper!
GD Rye is better than one would think, maybe in my top 5
Agree on the GD Rye, it’s surprising good in an old fashioned
@@GreaseMonkeyGarageTX I use it as a mixer with ginger ale, but also its good neat. ps my go to old fashioned whiskey is Old Grand Dad Bonded (BIB).
Great vote here! To be truthful Trent wanted GD rye on the list! Got you down thank you!
George Dickel Rye is also a 90 proofer sourced from MGP but then they run it through the maple charcoal to give it the Tennessee touch.
The bullet rye is great, excellent pour. Cheers!!!
Old Forester Rye is my go to!! 👍🏻 Great review
Getting to be that as well for me also!
Great videos. Sazerac Rye (6yr) is a steal for the price IMO.
Thanks Big dude.
Love me some Wild Turkey and Bulliet. Gonna get some Old Forester next ! Thanks for the video! 🥃
Again, a very good list. I picked up a bottle of Sazerac for $28-29 range. That is the upper end of your scale, but it is a good rye.
Excellent thanks!
I’ve not really gotten heavy into rye but I did grab a rittenhouse for cocktails and accidentally bought a WT101 rye instead of the bourbon that i will try soon. I was in louisville and tried the bulleit but didn’t really like it. My best friend recommended the angels envy rye and i love it so i also purchased a baby saz, a templeton 10, a whistle pig 10 year that is 17 year old alberta rye as well as the new boss hog and a Midsummers night dram. Oh I did get a bourye that i also liked. looking forward to trying them all poolside this summer!
Wow incredible lineup kudos to you! Have never tried any of the boss hog releases so hopefully one day. The rest of your list is killer!
Great Idea! Love this idea and going to try the Bullet. I like Redwood Empire Emerald Giant Rye Whiskey. I think it's in the price range?
Thanks for the recommendation!
Put in my vote for Dickel Rye, cool video bro!
Appreciate that!
Great list! I go back and forth between the OF and the WT for my favorite budget rye. I'd love to see Sazerac added to the sixth spot.
Thank you!
@@slbdrinks Thanks to the comments here I'm also going to seek out some Dickel Rye which seems to be pretty popular.
Dickel was Trent’s pick to make it into the top 5!
You got the Bulleit Rye so we’re good. Gotta try their bourbon though especially if you like Wild Turkey. Great video.
I will!
Also a video idea, would be interested to know both of your favorite drinking accessories. Favorite glasses, or decanters, how your ice is made. Something like that would be cool.
You turned me into Old Forester. The best 🥃
Love it!
Bulleit Rye is my go to! Great selections!
Thank you!
Knob Creek 100. I also like Lot No.40, but maybe you can save that for a Best Canadian Whiskies show. Love your videos, keep up the great work!
Lot 40 is very good! Thank you!
Those top five picks are perfect!
If you absolutely need a sixth, and the price range is $20-$30 I'd say (Tin Cup Rye. Looking forward to your Monday Blind Tasting!
Thank you!
Love to see the Bulleit Rye on the list, im a big fan of it, use it for my Manhattan's and Sazerac's.
If there is one missing, i have to say that the Old Overholt Bottled-In-Bond is a great rye, and with a price tag around 24$
I have been searching for the Old Overholt 11 year, but its been impossible to get a hold of where i live. Could you review it some day and let us know if its worth the price? I think i should retail for 75$, but i have only seen it at auctions going for around 250$.
Love the channel, love your style. Keep up the good work.
I will absolutely try to find it! The 11 yr sounds great!
I'd add Dad's Hat to your list.They are bringing back classic Pennslvania Rye and deserve a try.
Thanks for your recommendation!
Excellent video. Kurt, your content just keeps getting better and better, and your number of subscribers grows with the content.
You'd be very hard pressed to find 5 better value ryes. They are all terrific for cocktails, but good sippers, too. The only alternatives I can think of can be hard to find under $30 in most areas, but Knob Creek Rye and especially High West Double Rye! are as good as any of your five. Fortunately, I can always find the High West under $30 in So Cal. Put my vote down for the Double Rye!
You got it! Appreciate your kind words here! Appreciative to all the folks who belly up to the bar with us on a weekly basis!
I know you are a bourbon guy, but thank you for this. I am building up a bar and doing so a little at a time as I need to save money. This will help make a better choice on a budget.
Great video, they are all worthy picks, need to add Jack Daniels straight rye. Keep the awesome reviews coming!
Thanks!
i tried the bulleit rye last night on our live show..was blown away. its so good. very zesty
Great video I would like to add Old Overholt BiB the newest version is non chill filtered and around $25
Awesome! Wasn’t aware it was NCF.
Nice lineup. I really haven't had a ton of different Rye so I will leave the mentions to the experts. I do like that Wild Turkey and I absolutely love Michters Rye but that one is past the 40 mark and these are the 20's
Michters is very nice!
Old Grandad Rye definitely deserves to be on this list!
Thank you!
Great list!!! The only one you did not list that I like in that range is Sazerak rye if it is available. Been kind of hard to find around here lately though.
Excellent thanks!
Have only tried one Rye, Old Forester. Drinking it tonight, excellent.
So glad to finally see Bulleit make it to the table. It's such a great bourbon and rye. I absolutely love it.
Truly blown away. Probably because I wasn’t expecting much but not sure why that was the case. Haven’t heard anything bad about Bulleit so I had a preconceived notion in my head and I was dead wrong!
Its my least favorite rye ive tried out of about six. But not bad
Great picks! Old Overholt Bonded is also a great $20 rye
Excellent thank you!
For the blind taste test dont reveal them till the end rank them from worst to 1st then reveal. Great content you got me into bourbon never miss a video. Thank you 😊
Will do that! Once I got to the last two on the bourbon blind I realized I screwed up a bit.
@@slbdrinks still a great video keep up the great content
Rittenhouse is my rye of choice. I love the flavor of it. Perfect to sip on in the fall and winter and amazing in an old fashioned. For $20-25 bucks, I can't beat it.
Excellent fall sipper!
Preach it. So true.
Sazerac rye, or Templeton rye. I like Sazerac a little better but in my area can be hard to find and push the price limit. LOVED your twenty dollar bourbon video. I think we must have similar tastes in whisky because that's how those bourbon s shake out for me.
Awesome thank you!
Excellent list. I'd suggest Redemption Rye. Excellent mixer @ about $24.
Thank you!
Another great video… your last pick Bulleit rye was on my thought list the entire time until you brought it out at the end……🥃🥃🥃🥃🥃 for the price point I think you’re spot on with this list, all of them are worthy for the $20 price point and again it all depends on your taste which is your favorite! If you’re a bloody Mary guy substitute the bullet rye and make yourself a bullet Mary….
Ahhh great idea! Thank you!
@@slbdrinks of course you gotta wash it down with a snit of beer at least that’s what we call it in Minnesota of course if you like it really spicy I would suggest a light beer like Coors light to wash it down otherwise try something different like Newcastle or greenbelt Nordisk
I purchased a bottle of the Elijah Craig Rye not too long ago and I really wasn't a fan after my first tasting. Last weekend though, I poured some more with an ice cube and man, it tasted so different! Much better and very drinkable for sure!
This is great. I am new to classic cocktails. This is a great list for Manhattans. Yes, I have Uber app on my phone. 🤣