heyfolks
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- Apr 30, 2007
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I've found the Piggyback to be just ok. Their small batch 10 is where it's at. After having that, I was a bit disappointed in the Piggyback (and I didn't have especially high expectations, given the price point). I love rye, but with 100% of the grain bill being rye, and not getting that extra age on it, it was a bit too earthy/grassy for my taste.
My other favs for rye come from High West, Pikesville, and New Riff (a brand that gets little mention, but they're doing a good job). Bulleitt is my cheap, bottom-shelf, easy-to-grab-from-Costco brand lol.
Small batch rye, 10, 12, 15 Whistle Pig is my jam. I just like the damn bottle, plus I've never had it. I typically have it around but, when I do not, my bottom shelf is Elijah Craig rye, though I wouldn't turn down Buleitt.