Templeton Rye is a Fake

Come on now guys, if your wife/gf fakes it, it doesn't make it any less enjoyable for you! So relax and enjoy the TR buzz.
 
True, but on my palate it honestly does not taste the same. Templeton is much harsher to me.

Based on the article I read today, it sounded like Bulleit (which I've never had) sells both the 95% rye mash and the lower-rye blends. I've had some REALLY good rye blends before, they are generally much smoother than the 95% rye.
 
Based on the article I read today, it sounded like Bulleit (which I've never had) sells both the 95% rye mash and the lower-rye blends. I've had some REALLY good rye blends before, they are generally much smoother than the 95% rye.

Yes, much smoother. It's not your typical harsh bourbon after taste. I drink it straight and at times with some Dr. Pepper.
 
I was talking to an employee who's son wants to go to school on the mainland. I asked where and she said. "Ohio. Or Iowa. Or Idaho. Or Illinois. I don't know, they're all the same thing, right?"


Maybe I should send you one of these:

idawahio.guys.folded_grande.jpg
 
The proof that the whiskey is bottled at, how long it is aged, where the barrels are stored, etc can all make a discernible difference, so it is possible to like Bulleit Rye over Templeton, or Redeption or whatever MGP rye over another. I like whiskey and use whiskyadvocate.com. This month the print magazine has an issue out dedicated to rye, I might have to track one down. Anyway, these guys obviously know about MGP rye, and still rate them differently, if that says anything to you.

If you want to try a non-MGP rye, there's Sazerac, Old Overholt, or Rittenhouse. All these still come from the big boys, though. I don't really know of any truly small operations putting out rye, although I am sure they are out there.
 
If it's any consolation to you every sip of Granite City beer in the United States is made in Ellsworth, Iowa.

Well the wort is all produced there. It's all fermented/conditioned on site at the individual restaurants. Kinda a novel business model.