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Originally Posted by Lilmrp117
For rye, I'd go with willett 4 year as my favorite. Pikesville is also solid. on the more affordable end, high west double rye is great for about $30 where I shop.
I started as a scotch fan and it it took me a little while to get into bourbon but now i prefer bourbon. If you're trying to get into bourbon from scotch, I'd suggest starting with low rye or even no rye bourbon like makers mark. Or try a bourbon finished in sherry casks like belle meade sherry cask finish or port casks like angels envy. If you're looking for the taste of a smoky, peaty scotch, then there's not much in bourbon that's similar.
Since you're asking about rye though, you may prefer the higher rye bourbons. Try four roses single barrel, a store pick barrell proof is even better. High west American prarie is also good.
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Thanks... I've had Templetons and High West. Several other off brands. Haven't tried Four Roses Single Barrel yet so I'll give that a try. There's a local whiskey distiller that does sherry casked whiskeys; J Reigers which I remember liking. I can't do things like Southern Comfort or cheap blends. I l like Bushmills Irish Whiskey super cold from the freezer, not a fan of Jamesons.