Tastes

WT101 Rye is a solid pour, but RR SiB Rye has been my absolute favorite rye for enjoying neat. My state ABC discontinued it, however. When I heard about RB Rye, I couldn’t wait to get some. Well, my expectations were met and then some. This is an exceptionally smooth, yet spicey, rye with the perfect level of sweetness. The balance is quite remarkable. I hope it’s here to stay because it is now my favorite rye- maybe even better than RR SiB Rye.

I’m now giving this a 3.5 only because I feel the value has dropped. At $30 it was easily a 4/5 for taste and value. And it was a easy find on the shelves of my ABC stores. But, like all single barrel whiskies, quality is variable from one batch to the next. The bottle that won in San Francisco a few years ago is from a barrel that no one will ever taste again, so the hype right now based on that one accolade is beyond ridiculous. It’s still a good whiskey but at $45 I usually pass. It was a good run while it lasted.

Deep rich vanilla and brown sugar. Cake frosting. Very easy sipper for 130+ proof.

I am a WT guy, but this one leaves me wanting for more - maybe it’s the 90 proof, but I expect more complexity from a 10-year bourbon. This is probably my least favorite WT offering next to the 81 proof bottles.

Good, solid bourbon, but it didn’t “wow” me. IMHO it doesn’t live up to the hype, so I certainly won’t be seeking it out and I definitely wouldn’t pay more than $38 retail.

Christmas in a bottle.

2019 bottle. I really like WT101 as an every day drinker. I absolutely love RB116.8. This is a rich, smooth bourbon with classic WT flavors but even better. Despite being high proof, it’s very easy to enjoy neat.

Great rye at an excellent value if you can find it. The bottle I have is from 2018 and it is delicious. RR SiB Rye is my favorite but 101 Rye is a close second and a good daily drinker.

I love this rye. Think pepper, Christmas spices, and Cinnamon Roll. Delicious.

So far I really like this bourbon. I just opened the bottle yesterday so I’ll wait to give a full review, so it has the chance to breathe. High West is doing good things with this and Double Rye. Then they go completely stupid with prices of their other offerings.