Rye reviews from Reddit

Summary

We analyzed 639 Reddit reviews across 11 subreddits and 49 posts to rank the best Rye brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/whiskey, r/cocktails, r/bartenders, r/ChicagolandWhiskey, r/OhioLiquor. Top-rated brands include Rittenhouse (4.4/5), Wild Turkey (4.5/5), Old Forester (4.3/5).

Stats

Reviews639

Subreddits11

Posts49

Brands59

Products55

Top communities

r/whiskey380 r/cocktails138 r/bartenders34 r/ChicagolandWhiskey26 r/OhioLiquor18

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Rittenhouse

4.4

(61)

"Rittenhouse or Sazerac. Both are super versatile!"

"Rittenhouse, knob creek, old forester, Jake Daniel single, old overholt"

"Rittenhouse or Old Overholt"

"Rittenhouse Bottled-in-Bond. It's cheap and a classic expression of what rye whiskey should taste like."

"Rittenhouse"

"For mixing Rittenhouse BIB or WT 101 Rye are what I recommend."

"Rittenhouse is a great, inexpensive option for cocktails."

"Rittenhouse hands down."

"Rittenhouse, and it’s honestly in my top 5 favorites even if you cranked that number to $100."

"Rittenhouse and Old Forester"

Wild Turkey

4.5

(48)

"Seconded for WT101 rye. Try to always have that on hand."

"Wild Turkey 101 Rye is my go to."

"We've been using Wild Turkey Rye and it hits the spot better than Bulleit Rye."

"Wild Turkey 101 is my go to Rye."

"Trader Joe’s has WT101 for $20 a bottle."

"Wild Turkey 101 Rye"

"Wild turkey 101 rye"

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

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

"Wild turkey 101 - sweet candied rye"

Old Forester

4.3

(48)

"It would be an immediate buy for me."

"I'd give the nod to the rye vs the bourbon personally but they're both top notch."

"Don’t walk. Run and buy it."

"Old forester is in the top 10."

"Never seen one and old forester ryes slap."

"You want a 100 proof rye for cocktails. Old Forester is my go to."

"I don’t really love Old Forester Rye in my manhattans."

"Old forester 100 rye kicks ass at twice its price point."

"Old Forester is pretty damn solid from their entry level all the way up the stack."

"Old Forester 100!!!"

Michter's

4.5

(35)

"Michter's, JD SBBP, Rittenhouse BiB, any of the Sagamore, Pikesville, Barrel Seagrass"

"Michters Rye"

"If you can find it for msrp get michters toasted barrel strength rye it’s one of my favorites all time whiskies."

"Michters and wild turkey makes a 101 rye that is spectacular."

"Michter's"

"Michter’s and Bulleit should meet your criteria."

"Michters is the best rye @ $40."

"My personal rye is Michter's Single Barrel Straight Rye Whiskey which is $45."

"Sazerac and michter's are my other favorite ryes."

"Michters is delicious."

Pikesville

4.5

(32)

"Pikesville. You’re welcome!"

"My go-to is Pikesville for Old Fashioned/Sazerac."

"I like Pikesville Rye - 110 proof, and very smooth."

"- Pikesville"

"My favorite is Pikesville."

"Pikesville Rye!"

"Another suggestion is pikesville rye. It is accessible and delicious."

"I’d highly recommend Pikesville Rye or Sagamore Rye, but for a budget, surprisingly, Elijah Craig Rye is very crushable."

"Pikesville, Sagamore 8yr, Rare Breed Barrel proof Rye are a few favorites."

"You’ve already tried Rare Breed which is always my first recommendation. Pikesville, Redwood Empire, New Riff, Knob Creek, Old Elk, Michter’s, Old Forester and Russels all make good Rye varieties."

Knob Creek

4.3

(34)

"Knob creek for both."

"Knob Creek Single Barrel & the Rye Version."

"But for rye I’m a big fan of Knob Creek"

"My favorite rye for Manhattans if Knob Creek."

"That’s good stuff."

"I really like Knob Creek Rye in Manhattans and Old Fashions."

"Knob Creek Single Barrel Rye without a doubt"

"Knob Creek Rye Single Barrel Select Rye"

"Knob creek rye has become my standard."

"Lower budget knob Creek and Redwood Empire for about $35 are both excellent KC is mass produced, but decent if you have redwood empire at your local store, I would go with that one"

High West

4.3

(29)

"High West (any of their rye, but yes the double rye is killer)."

"High West Double Rye is also delicious."

"High West Double Rye"

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

"It’s awesome for cocktails."

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

"If you can find a Rendezvous Rye by High West, I like that more than Double Rye."

"Love high west double rye for an old fashioned."

"High West Double Rye, Sagamore Spirits Double Oak."

"The High West Rendezvous Rye is damn good and easy drinking."

Bulleit

4.2

(26)

"Bulleit Rye is my go to for Rye."

"- Bulleit 12 yr"

"Some I like now are Bulleit 12."

"Bulleit."

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

"Bullet rye is fantastic but if you want a collision between Rye and Malt whisky try the Gelnmorangie Spios."

"Rittenhouse rye, and Bulleit rye are both good places to start."

"I prefer the Bulleit."

"For me that whiskey is Bulleit rye."

"Bulleit Rye"

Sazerac

4.2

(26)

"Sazerac rye is a fantastic place to start."

"Sazerac is my favorite."

"Sazerac, 100%.... Bonus is that it's great neat too!"

"Sazerac rye."

"I find Sazerac has more of a vanilla and honey flavour to it."

"Start with 1/2 pours of Sazarac (Buffalo Trace)."

"Sazerac or Bulleitt."

"Syzerac Rye"

"Sazerac."

"Sazerac Rye is my go to."

#10

Sagamore

4.6

(23)

"Anything by Sagamore is awesome the 9 year would be my choice"

"Sagamore makes some of my favorite ryes."

"I'll second Sagamore. Perfect for what you described."

"I ll support almost everything from Sagamore."

"Sagamore Double Oak is just great"

"My personal favorite is Sagamore Double Oak."

"Personally I would go with Sagamore Double Oak for rye."

"Sagamore Rye! Double Oak if you're very particular."

"Sagamore Double Oaked Rye."

"I’d highly recommend Pikesville Rye or Sagamore Rye, but for a budget, surprisingly, Elijah Craig Rye is very crushable."

#11

Jack Daniel's

4.4

(23)

"Jack Daniel's single barrel barrel proof is one of the best values in rye to date."

"JDSBBP or Bulleit 12 are excellent."

"- JD SBBP Rye"

"Look no further than that."

"Jack Daniels Single Barrel Barrel Proof & the Rye version."

"Jack Daniel's Single Barrel Barrel Proof rye is fantastic."

"JDSB is delicious, but I choose Willett every time."

"The JD Single Barrel Rye is great, the Barrel Proof is even better."

"The JD single barrel rye and their barrel proof rye are both great."

"Jack daniels sbbp rye, pikesville, rare breed bp rye are my top 3."

#12

Old Overholt

4.0

(18)

"I’m a fanboy for Peerless and Old Overholt."

"A number of NOLA bars use Old Overholt."

"With Cocchi, I like Old Overholt BiB. It is a bit softer than Rittenhouse but still the same proof."

"Old Overholt. I liked it much better than Rittenhouse."

"Overholt"

"Get a bottle of Old Overholt and Rittenhouse Rye."

"Old Overholdt gets the job done."

"I am a huge fan of Old Overholt Bottled in Bond for cocktails"

"Under $20 - Overholt"

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

#13

Rittenhouse Rye

4.2

(17)

"Rittenhouse a standby at by house. Works well in everything, and you can't beat it for the price."

"I'm a big rittenhouse fan. It's punchy enough that it stands up to almost everything. Perfect spice and abv."

"In the US, it’s hard to beat rittenhouse for price and quality."

"Pikesville, Rittenhouse, Old Forester, Wild Turkey, Jack Daniels bonded rye"

"Rittenhouse Rye I like for mixing"

"Rittenhouse, bulleit, high west double rye."

"Baby Saz and Rittenhouse."

"IMO Bulleit and Rittenhouse. I Normally prefer Bulleit, but recently I've been on a Rittenhouse trip."

"Rittenhouse"

"Rittenhouse is good, I’d also throw George Dickel green label into the mix as well, it works great in more spirit forward drinks"

#14

Alberta Premium

4.3

(16)

"Alberta premium if you can get it!"

"If you can find an Alberta premium especially the cask strength."

"Alberta Premium."

"Alberta Premium. You can get it in a big plastic jug but it is really good rye."

"Alberta premium cs is amazing."

"Alberta Premium Cask Strength"

"Alberta Premium Cask Strength."

"Alberta Premium"

"Alberta premium OR canadian club proprietors reserve."

"Alberta Premium, Alberta Springs 10 yr"

#15

Elijah Craig

4.1

(14)

"I would like to add Elijah Craig Rye and Knob Creek BourbonXRye... both are fantastic and easy sippers!!!"

"I love Elijah Craig rye."

"It’s not a high rye but still has some good rye flavor for the price."

"I’m currently on Elijah Craig rye."

"Elijah Craig rye and wild turkey 101 rye are quite nice."

"I’d highly recommend Pikesville Rye or Sagamore Rye, but for a budget, surprisingly, Elijah Craig Rye is very crushable."

"I always use elijah craig straight rye."

"For a daily, I would go elijah craig rye."

"Elijah Craig Straight Rye."

"Elijah Craig Straight Rye is pretty good!"

#16

Barrell

4.6

(10)

"If you can deal a little proof, try Barrell Seagrass."

"Check out Barrell Seagrass for one of the finest finished ryes you'll find."

"Barrell Seagrass is the best most unique rye I’ve ever had."

"Barrell Seagrass… one of the most unique and fun shelfer ryes."

"Barrell seagrass."

"Barrell seagrass"

"Depending on your flavor profile a couple good options are Barrell sea grass."

"Barrell Seagrass."

"Second (or third) the Barrell Seagrass."

"Rittenhouse, Pikesville, High West Double Rye, Barrell Seagrass."

#17

Lot 40

4.6

(10)

"Lot 40 100%."

"I'd add Lot 40 to that, it's a really great sipper."

"My personal favorite rye is Lot 40."

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

"Lot 40 is superb"

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

"Lot 40 and Forty Creek Copper Pot are my next faves"

"Lot40"

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

"Lot 40 dark oak if you are in canada."

#18

New Riff

4.2

(11)

"New Riff Balboa Rye"

"New Riff is incredibly solid."

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

"New Riff ryes are pretty tastey."

"New riff balboa rye was good when I tried that sample."

"The regular New Riff Rye is good and not pricey."

"Other than that, stuff like Old Scout or Startlight rye picks, Hard Truth Sweet Mash Rye, Sagamore, New Riff, Wilderness Trail, and Jack Daniel’s rye are some of my favorites atm."

"Love the New Riff Balboa Rye."

"New Riff ryes are pretty good."

#19

Bulleit Rye

3.9

(10)

"One option you could do is Bulliet rye. It’s a 95/5 mashbill so almost all rye but not completely and is MGP."

"Bulleit Rye"

"Woodford bourbon and Bulleit rye."

"Inexpensive Rye is gonna be Bulliet Rye Whiskey. Green label"

"IMO Bulleit and Rittenhouse. I Normally prefer Bulleit, but recently I've been on a Rittenhouse trip."

"Thanks! I think I'll try the Bulleit and get Rittenhouse as soon as it's back in stock!"

"If you can’t get the rittenhouse, I’d go with bulleit as 2nd choice."

"Bulleit Rye."

"I also think Bulleit is solid."

"Bulliet is close but too soft for my liking."

#20

Willett

4.4

(8)

"Willet is a great choice—one of my favorites."

"Willett 4 Year, JD Barrel Proof Rye, any Sagamore."

"I really like Willett 4 year."

"Willet, copper and cask, still Austin (cask) are favorites. Peerless too."

"I’m a big fan of the Willett 4 year."

"I’d go with the Willett."

"Willett 4 year."

"Willett 4 year, Cream of Kentucky BiB rye (2023), Dickel x Leopold Brothers."

#21

Redemption

4.4

(8)

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

"Redemption makes a pretty damn good Rye."

"Redemption Rye just tastes perfect to me."

"I’m a fan of Redemption Rye"

"Redemption rye is great and probably just what you're looking for!"

"For an inexpensive daily OF. redemption Rye."

"If your looking for less sweet I would recommend Redemption or Bulliet."

"Redemption or bulliet and if you don’t like them neat they are great for cocktails"

#22

Jack Daniel's Single Barrel Barrel Proof Rye

4.3

(8)

"The JD SBBP rye is probably my favorite rye I’ve had to date"

"Jack Daniels SBBP Rye is fantastic."

"JDSBBPRye (pretty much any of the JD Ryes)"

"JD single barrel barrel proof rye"

"Jack sbbp rye and old forester private barrel rye. If you’re into rye give whistle pig a chance I’ve enjoyed everything I’ve tried from them."

"I like a lot of different eyes: Jack SBBP, Knob Rye, Redwood Rocket Top, Willett 4 year, Rare Breed Rye."

"Every single barrel barrel proof JDSBR A"

"Jack sbbp rye"

#23

Redwood Empire

4.2

(6)

"Get him something like Redwood Empire Emerald Giant."

"Redwood empire emerald giant. They’re both really good 90-95 proof."

"Redwood empire emerald giant, green river, maybe Russell’s 6"

"Redwood empire emerald giant"

"Emerald giant and rocket top by redwood are good."

"Redwood Empire emerald giant it's 90 proof and holds up very well in cocktails."

#24

Rare Breed

4.2

(6)

"Rare Breed Rye"

"Rare Breed!!!!"

"Rare breed rye is definitely good."

"Rare Breed."

"And then rare breed rye."

"I would normally recommend the Rare Breed Rye."

#25

Crown Royal

4.0

(6)

"Of course!"

"I am partial to Northern Harvest"

"Has every Canadian forgot about Crown Royal? It’s the monarchy of Rye!👑"

"Crown Royal Rye is delicious, but an expensive option."

"Crown Royal and Alberta Premium are both good budget Ryes."

"Crown Royal Rye is really excellent."

#26

Michter's Rye

4.4

(5)

"Michters Rye"

"Michter’s put a hurtin on the KC10 rye for me."

"1792 for bourbon, Michters rye"

"The one I would recommend is out of stock Michter's Rye is tasty."

"Michters rye is a personal favorite"

#27

Wild Turkey 101 Rye

4.2

(5)

"WT 101 Rye. It's a great baseline to rank others"

"Wild Turkey 101 Rye"

"WT 101 -rye and bourbon."

"WT101 Rye is another one."

"Wild turkey 101 rye is great option."

#28

Sazerac Rye

4.2

(5)

"I honestly love Sazerac Rye and think it’s a great value."

"I like Sazerac Rye for New Orleans cocktails."

"Sazersc Rye and Weller Special Reserve."

"Sazerac Rye"

"Sazerac Rye and Fighting Cock"

#29

Pikesville Rye

4.2

(5)

"Pikesville is fantastic."

"Pikesville, Rittenhouse, Old Forester, Wild Turkey, Jack Daniels bonded rye"

"Pikesville Rye"

"Pikesville got me to explore ryes!"

"I really enjoy Pikesville too."

#30

George Dickel

4.0

(5)

"George Dickel is my go to for old fashioned and Manhattans."

"George Dickel rye is solid for a Manhattan."

"Since he was a rum guy I highly recommend Dickel Rye."

"Definitely budget, and only 90 proof, but I've always liked George Dickle rye in a cocktail."

"George Dickel Rye."

#31

Wilderness Trail

4.5

(4)

"Best rye I’ve had was a 2-yr Wilderness Trail pick that tasted like toasted marshmallows."

"Wilderness Trail is rich and sweet life toffee, with some fruit, and spice."

"Other than that, stuff like Old Scout or Startlight rye picks, Hard Truth Sweet Mash Rye, Sagamore, New Riff, Wilderness Trail, and Jack Daniel’s rye are some of my favorites atm."

"Wilderness trail might be up your alley."

#32

Rare Breed Rye

4.5

(4)

"Rare Breed Rye"

"Rare Breed Rye by a mile"

"My favorites have been rare breed rye"

"Affordable and good is Rare Breed rye."

#33

Green River

4.3

(4)

"Nothing tops Green River Rye. Its one of my favorite whiskeys period."

"Good starter would be green river rye."

"Don't sleep on Green River Rye."

"Green River Rye at 46%, and I think 4 years old coming in at $34 is a don't miss . . ."

#34

Angels Envy

4.3

(4)

"Just had the Angels Envy Rye aged in rum barrels."

"If he has a sweeter palette, I’d recommend angels envy rye."

"Angels Envy Rye sounds perfect for what you’re looking for but definitely a little pricey these days."

"Rittenhouse, Pikesville, High West Double Rye, Angel’s Envy Finished Rye."

#35

Rye

3.8

4.0

(2)

"That Russels rye is a sleeper"

"Russell's 6 Year is solid at ~$38."

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