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Originally Posted by El Diablo
Judge,
I can’t keep up with all this stuff, haven’t even tried Kentucky owl. FYI, K&L currently has Kentucky owl 11yo rye in stock for $140.
first off - buy for $140 - no brainer.
yeah tbh I wasn't even blown away by KO rye - although I really liked it a lot. WHen I said it as "best whiskey as 2017" I shoulda put a ? after it because I meant it as more of a suggestion as what my guess of the consensus would be rather than what my vote is. I'd buy it as a choice for best of 2017, though.
There's been a lot of reverberation against EHT 4 grain as whiskey of the year just because Jim Murray picked it. To be honest, I get it, and I really think it is warranted. I love it, I think it is a fantastic pour.
For me, my top 3, in order probably are:
1. Rebel Yell single barrel
2. EHT 4 grain
3. Kentucky Owl Rye
honorable mention: Peerless Rye. It's expensive at $120 but for a 2 year aged, it's really really good.
Also rounding out the top 5 I'd put michters barrel toasted rye.
Last edited by JudgeHoldem; 12-29-2017 at 10:35 AM.