Bargain rye?

[StogieNinja]

So my wife, brother in law, and aunt (i know, sounds like a weird group for drinking buddies, but they're all awesome) have recently discovered cocktails, and we've been drinking a lot of old-fashionds. Bitters, rye, sugar, and an orange peel twist... so simple, so good. We've been drinking Bulleit, but it's something close to $40 here (yay WA taxes). Problem is, we're going though the stuff too fast for my budget, so I'm hoping you guys can give me some ideas for a bargain-priced bottle of rye that's still delicious. I guess I'm looking for the Ramon Bueso Genesis Habano of rye whiskies.

 

[xXTomcatXx]

Old Overholt Rye. It's inexpensive, but a staple behind any cocktail bar worth it's salt. Check it out.
xXTomcatXx

 

[StogieNinja]

Will do!

 

[pbibby]

Dickel Rye. 20 here in Milwaukee. Really good!

 

[StogieNinja]

Dickel Rye. 20 here in Milwaukee. Really good!

I actually got George Dickel today over $30 on sale after taxes here!

 

[broadleaf]

Bulleit Rye is unbeatable for the price IMO

 

[GoingPostal]

Jim beam rye 90 Proof is solid, I prefer bullet but JB little lighter on the wallet

 

[sweemzander]

My go-to for a great inexpensive rye (particularly for old fashions/sazerac/manhattan) is Rittenhouse Rye - bottled in bond. Usually around $25
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[KFBR392]

+1 for Dickle Rye. I can find it for mid 20's sometimes less.

 

[dscl]

+1 for either Dickel Rye or Rittenhouse. Both are staples (as well as things I prefer over Bulleit actually)

 

[shadowcam]

Great suggestions so far. I would add Sazerac Rye 6Yr Old and High West Double rye into the mix.

 

[dscl]

Great suggestions so far. I would add Sazerac Rye 6Yr Old and High West Double rye into the mix.

Love both of those but didn't mention them due to availability/price. Saz is extremely hard to find depending on location and the HW is probably more than he wants to spend for a cocktail spirit.

 

[sweemzander]

Love both of those but didn't mention them due to availability/price. Saz is extremely hard to find depending on location and the HW is probably more than he wants to spend for a cocktail spirit.

+1 to this. Great ryes, but over the "Bargain" price range and general availability

 

[shadowcam]

Oh. I guess pricing is quite different in different areas. Both are $25 around me.

 

[dscl]

Oh. I guess pricing is quite different in different areas. Both are $25 around me.

Daaaaaam! That double rye is $40 by me before taxes and the Saz, while cheaper, generally can't be found.

 

[sweemzander]

Oh. I guess pricing is quite different in different areas. Both are $25 around me.

You are getting them for a steal!
IF I can find the sazerac, its at least $40, sometimes more

 

[AlohaStyle]

My go-to for a great inexpensive rye (particularly for old fashions/sazerac/manhattan) is Rittenhouse Rye - bottled in bond. Usually around $25
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Derek look for this... was gonna be my suggestion. I think Total Wine has a good price on these. @Herfin' Harg is the Rye guy and he turned us onto this one...

 

[mwlabel]

+1 for either Dickel Rye or Rittenhouse. Both are staples (as well as things I prefer over Bulleit actually)

Spot on. I've gone through countless bottle of Dickel rye. Rittenhouse was excellent as well.

 

[StogieNinja]

Thanks dudes. The Dickel wasn't as enjoyable as the Bulleit, at least in an old-fashioned. I think it's a better rye on it's own, and it has more character and certainly a bit more oomph, but it didn't seem to mix up as nicely.
I guess Rittenhouse is next on the list!

 

[jonboy]

Another vote for Rittenhouse here.