Best rye whiskey on Reddit

346 reviews from r/whiskey, r/cocktails, r/bourbon and 4 more subreddits

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Rittenhouse

4.4

(35)

"Rittenhouse hands down."

"It’s honestly in my top 5 favorites."

"Rittenhouse is the driest and spiciest of the bunch IMO."

"I fell in love with Rittenhouse"

"Rittenhouse and Overholt are my go-tos"

"Gonna throw in another vote for Rittenhouse."

"Rittenhouse I think"

"Rittenhouse $29.99 for 1L.. more expensive than it used to be but still well worth it"

"Always Rittenhouse"

"Rittenhouse Rye is my go to"

Sagamore

4.8

(22)

"- Sagamore Double Oak"

"Sagamore Double Oaked or Sherry if you can find it."

"Sagamore anything. 8 yr and Sherry are particularly good."

"A Sagamore store pick will run you about $55, and it's fantastic."

"They are a bourbon lovers rye."

"Sagamore any expression."

"Sagamore double oak or Sherry or rum cask."

"Are very good."

"Is very good."

"Everything from Sagamore especially the double oaked."

Wild Turkey

4.6

(21)

"I've settled on Wild Turkey 101 Rye as the most cost effective."

"It’s exceptional."

"Wild Turkey Rare Breed Rye is the answer here."

"Wild Turkey rare breed rye is very good!"

"I love the WT101 rye"

"Wild turkey rare breed rye."

"My favorite rye is WT 101 Rye."

"Is great for the price."

"Wild Turkey Rare Breed Rye."

"Go with a Wild Turkey 101 proof rye, Old Forrester 100 proof rye or a Rittenhouse 100 proof rye."

High West

4.6

(16)

"I just picked up High West Rendezvous Rye and it is delicious."

"It’s awesome for cocktails."

"Is one of my top easy to find affordable ryes."

"High west makes great rye."

"High West double rye. Love just about everything they make"

"#1 high west #2 michters. been really liking rye lately."

"That High West is fantastic, I always keep a bottle at home."

"High West Double Rye is a no brainer for a great price."

"Whistlepig, High West Rendezvous, Pikesville, Sazerac, Lot 40."

"The only correct answer in my opinion is High West Rendezvous Rye."

Pikesville

4.5

(15)

"Pikesville is one of my favorites."

"Pikesville Rye is one of the most enjoyable (to my taste) not yet on your list."

"Pikesville Rye!"

"Is king of the rye mountain for me."

"Pikesville rye is a personal favorite."

"Pikesville. Hands down."

"I feel like you need to have Pikesville Rye on there."

"Pikesville, Michters, Old Forrester (regular 100 proof and SBBP), Willet, Still Austin Cask Strength"

"Pikesville."

"Pikesville, Laws SLV Bonded and JD SBBP rye."

Sazerac

4.7

(13)

"Syzerac Rye"

"Sazerac."

"Sazerac Rye is my go to."

"Sazerac Straight Rye right around $30."

"Sazerac"

"Sazerac is the cheapest where I live and also my favorite whisky right now."

"Lately, for cocktails go to has been Sazerac."

"My go-to nowadays is Sazerac."

"Sazerac all day."

"Sazerac is great, though not as complex as many others."

Old Forester

4.3

(14)

"I’m partial to Old Forester Rye but Rittenhouse is good too"

"I really love Old Forester Rye in my manhattans."

"Personal favorite is the OF."

"I’ll sing Old Forester Rye’s praises any day of the week."

"Go with a Wild Turkey 101 proof rye, Old Forrester 100 proof rye or a Rittenhouse 100 proof rye."

"Old Forester if we can find it around here."

"Old forester, Elijah Craig, old overholdt."

"Rittenhouse and Old Forester"

"Old Forester"

"I think I slightly prefer Old Forester."

Michter's

4.7

(12)

"Michters"

"Michter's is what started my love for Rye whiskey."

"Michter's Rye"

"Are my pound for pound favorites."

"Is my favorite."

"Michters is so good."

"Mitchters rye or high west double rye."

"Michter’s Rye (toasted if you can find it) and the E. H. Taylor Rye are two of my favorites."

"Michters!!"

"Usually overlooked because it’s a shelf product but Michters US-1 Rye is a great standard bottle."

Knob Creek

4.1

(13)

"Knob Creek Rye Barrel Select, Sagamore, Jack Daniels BiB Rye or SiBBP Rye."

"Knob creek 7, knob creek store picks, wild turkey 101 rye is good, high west double rye, redwood empire pipe dream, green river rye."

"Knob Creek rye. My goto for Manhattans."

"Knob creek Rye store pick."

"Knob Creek."

"Knob Creek rye was my introduction to rye, and I think it's a great buy."

"I'm fond of Knob Creek Rye. It's a good solid rye all on it's own but also not too expensive where you'd feel guilty using it as a mixer."

"I do really like the knob creek."

"Knob Creek Small Batch Rye"

"Knob creek"

#10

Lot 40

4.4

(11)

"Lot 40 is my current go-to for ryes."

"Lot 40 is a fantastic 100% Canadian Rye."

"Anything by Lot 40, Forty Creek or Alberta premium are going to be damn good."

"Lot 40 is one of my favourites. A really tasty rye."

"Lot40"

"If you can find it, lot 40 is a really good "cheap" 100% rye whiskey."

"Lot 40 Dark Oak. Bulleit 12 Year."

"Lot 40 dark oak is great and won’t break the bank."

"Lot 40 is one I like"

"Lot40 dark oak"

#11

Old Overholt

3.8

(12)

"Old Overholdt 114 proof @ 19.99. Makes a splendid Manhattan."

"Old Overholt. Under $30 doesn't leave a lot of great options."

"Old Overholt is a good option if you want something with less volume to its flavors."

"Under $30 - Rittenhouse Under $20 - Overholt"

"Give Old Overholt a whirl…."

"I actually like Sazerac. But if someone says they’ve never had rye before, I break out a bottle of Old Overholt."

"I like Overholt."

"For the money, Overholt or Rittenhouse bottled-in-bond."

"Old Overholt is my favorite bargain rye."

"A year and a half ago I could buy 750ml of Old Overholt for $18 USD."

#12

Bulleit

4.0

(11)

"My go to is Bulleit."

"Bulleit"

"If you want a dram, a relatively crowd-pleasing neat sipper, I might lean more toward Bulleit."

"In a cocktail? I like Bulleit. Straight? Probably Rittenhouse."

"I even Bulleit."

"Is surprisingly good."

"Makes an amazing Manhattan, Vieux Carre, & Boulvardier."

"Bulleit rye (95% rye mash bill)."

"Bulleit is my go to"

"Bulleit Rye is my go to though to always have on hand."

#13

Redemption

4.3

(9)

"$25 Redemption Rye is 95% Rye 5% barley at 92 proof aged 2 years."

"I’m a fan of Redemption Rye"

"Redemption is my go to followed by Wild Turkey 101"

"Redemption makes a pretty damn good Rye"

"Redemption for mixers (or neat) 🤷‍♂️"

"Redemption Rye."

"Good daily rye. Redemption Rye."

"What's the group opinion of Redemption Rye?"

"I had Redemption Rye in a bar recently and was very impressed."

#14

Jack Daniel's

4.5

(8)

"It’s phenomenal"

"There isn’t a single rye better than Jack Daniel’s SBBP Rye."

"JD Single Barrel Barrel Proof rye is around $65 here and my #1 recommendation."

"Fantastic."

"I was very happy with the Jack Daniel’s Rye I picked up for £20."

"JD Single Barrel Rye, whether the regular or barrel proof, and their bonded rye is solid as well."

"Jack Daniel's Rye ain't bad."

"Is really good."

#15

New Riff

4.4

(8)

"New Riff makes great ryes. Their Balboa rye... is fantastic."

"At my house we always have New Riff and Wilderness Trail. Both excellent."

"New Riff has a line of ryes and they are all wonderful!"

"New Riff Rye, Alberta Premium CS, Knob Creek Rye."

"Was good when I tried that sample."

"Has good rye."

"New Riff rye."

"New Riff Balboa is also a great pour."

#16

Bulleit Rye

3.8

(9)

"Bullit rye"

"For cocktails - Bulleit Rye cause it comes in handles."

"Bulleit Rye is solid for under $30."

"The standard bulleit rye is also solid."

"I like Bulleit."

"Bulliet."

"Bulleit Rye, Dickel Rye, and High West Double Rye are all sourced from MGP."

"Here’s the Australian price for bulleit"

"I encourage all who responded with Templeton Rye, or Bulleit Rye as their go-to, to please research those brands."

#17

High West Double Rye

4.6

(7)

"I'm a big fan of high west's double rye actually"

"Give High West Double Rye a try!"

"High west double rye."

"High west double eye is fantastic."

"I’m a fan of the High West Double Rye."

"The High West Double Rye is more like $35-40 here."

"Bulleit Rye, Dickel Rye, and High West Double Rye are all sourced from MGP."

#18

Redwood Empire

4.3

(7)

"I just got a bottle of Redwood Empire Cask Strength Emerald Giant and was blown away by the flavor."

"The cask strength version of Redwood Empire Emerald Giant is fantastic."

"Redwood empire emerald giant"

"I find the Redwood Empire Emerald Giant rye to be quite enjoyable."

"Redwood empire emerald giant is pretty good."

"Are all ones I like."

"Is another."

#19

Wild Turkey 101

4.7

(6)

"Wild turkey 101 rye"

"Wild turkey 101 forever!!!!!!"

"Wild Turkey 101 Rye"

"I like Wild Turkey 101 Rye, Rittenhouse, Bulleit and Jim Beam Rye."

"Wild Turkey 101."

#20

Templeton

3.9

(7)

"I'm partial to Templeton, it's good and smooth."

"Templeton Rye is worth a try."

"I'm a big fan of Templeton Rye. The 4 year is good, the 6 is better."

"Templeton. Even better if you can get the small batch."

"All of these should be in your price range: Templeton Rye."

"Templeton Rye. Its made in Iowa."

"Templeton, Redemption, Jefferson, Eagle Rare, Sonoma County Rye."

#21

Alberta Premium

4.2

(5)

"It's Canadian rye, but if you can find it, Alberta Premium cask strength rye."

"Alberta Premium, Alberta Springs 10 yr."

"It's actually pretty damn decent."

"Alberta Premium"

"It is really good rye."

#22

Emerald Giant

4.8

(4)

"RE Emerald Giant is phenomenal and you can’t beat the value at about 29.99."

"Emerald Giant."

"Emerald giant for $40 is unbeatable at that price point."

"Emerald giant, cask strength if you can get it cheap by you."

#23

Angel's Envy

4.5

(4)

"It’s the most unique rye I have ever had."

"Angels Envy Rye is the best, it tastes like maple syrup."

"Very enjoyable."

"Angels envy rye!"

#24

Basil Hayden

4.3

(4)

"Not a traditional rye, but Basil Hayden dark rye is amazing."

"Basil Hayden Dark Rye."

"Basil Hayden dark rye and woodford rye are my go to."

"Basil Hayden Dark Rye is quite good."

#25

Woodford Reserve

4.3

(4)

"I love the Woodford Reserve rye"

"I’m on Woodford Reserve Rye at the moment which is nice."

"Woodford reserve rye."

"For neat, I really liked the Woodford Reserve Rye."

#26

Old Ezra

4.3

(3)

"Old Ezra 7y rye is delicious"

"Old Ezra 7yr Rye, Blue Run has some good options as well- although their Golden is not one of my faves of theirs"

"Really good pour."

#27

Pikesville Rye

4.3

(3)

"Pikesville is my go to."

"Good juice."

"Pikesville rye."

#28

Angel's Envy Rye

4.0

(3)

"Angel's Envy Rye."

"As does Angel's envy."

"Angel's Envy Rye?"

#29

Templeton Rye

3.3

3.0

(1)

"Anyone tried Heaven’s Door Rye Whiskey yet?"

#65

Tin Cup Rye

1.0

(1)

"NOT tin cup rye, ashamed to say I fell into the marketing trap of the stupid tin shot glass on top :("

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