Is Templeton Rye a good whiskey? Any recommendations for what might be a better tasting whiskey?

May 22, 2020 3:48 PM

ShadesOfBlue3836

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poondoggy805

Definitely one of the best Mid-tier whiskeys

5 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

TheBigCheese93

I'm a Maker's Mark guy, myself. It's good with some sours or bitters, or straight. If you're feeling fancy, Glenlivet is good.

5 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

citizenofhell

Oban.

5 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

TheLastBeerBender

I like it a lot. I got a six-year Templeton as a gift and it was really really good.

5 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 2

axtonthecomando55

Just buy Crown Royal

5 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 1

GorillaProfCaptDrApe

One of my favorites

5 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

ShadesOfBlue3836

Good advice. Thanks guys.

5 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Gestalted

Was that in the low-mid $20s. How are you drinking it? I could name a few in that price range that I like & keep on hand. I drink it neat.

5 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

BetweenTheWoodsAndFrozenLake

If you're like me and into the Irish stuff then Tullamore Dew is great. A little sweet but still pretty good. Kilbeggan stuff is hard to

5 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

BetweenTheWoodsAndFrozenLake

go wrong with as well. They've a decent lineup for various budgets. If you're mixing I'd go with a sour mash though.

5 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

whatseventhepoint

You don’t drink rye because it tastes good. You drink rye because it’s alcohol Valhalla.

5 years ago | Likes 8 Dislikes 0

BetweenTheWoodsAndFrozenLake

Tbh shine is the real Valhalla. Sipping something that makes your mouth numb and makes you drool isn't as fun as it sounds though. ?

5 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

HalifaxSamuels

I mean, it says it's good stuff right there on the bottle.

5 years ago | Likes 18 Dislikes 0

ixL247

?1

5 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

PickleRiiiiiiiiiiiiick

My inexpensive n enjoyable go-tos are Buffalo Trace, Wild Turkey 101 and 4 Roses Small Batch

5 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

ShadesOfBlue3836

Thanks

5 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

PickleRiiiiiiiiiiiiick

Any time!

5 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

EricksonOle

I've got a bottle, I certainly have been enjoying it.

5 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

ShadesOfBlue3836

Thanks. Is it pricey?

5 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

RadiDaddy

The 4 & 6 year olds are typically under $40 according to Whizzky.

5 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

RadiDaddy

Weird coincidence - turns out I had a $3 off coupon for Templeton 4 yr, so I just got a bottle for $29!

5 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

fugue042

When the world opens back up, Google whiskey bars or tastings near you. Much of what is "good" is subjective.

5 years ago | Likes 14 Dislikes 1

ShadesOfBlue3836

Thanks. I know what you mean. What may be good to you may not be good to me.

5 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

fugue042

Exactly. Also, pricier does not always mean betterer. Happy hunting!

5 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

BetweenTheWoodsAndFrozenLake

Agreed! I've had whiskey from 800$ bottles and 20$ bottles. My favorite to this day is Kilbeggan's Traditional Irish.

5 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

HalifaxSamuels

A while back I found the Ezra Brooks brand. It's super cheap and plenty good enough for me to sip. I was really surprised.

5 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

iGotFOLDERS

Price does not equal quality w/Whiskey. It only indicates rarity.

5 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0