tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9082156144028140004.post8332278274927417349..comments2024-03-13T04:04:32.568-07:00Comments on Sku's Recent Eats: Sonoma Whiskey Part I: Masterson's Ryeskuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00487419662314518931noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9082156144028140004.post-27247229923493633222012-01-04T11:05:36.091-08:002012-01-04T11:05:36.091-08:00I've tried all 3 of these Canadian Ryes and I ...I've tried all 3 of these Canadian Ryes and I like Whistlepig the best, with Mastersons as a close 2nd. Jeffersons didn't do it for me at all, although the price is right. I won't be buying any of the 3 again.Ryan Murphyhttp://occlimb.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9082156144028140004.post-24367207295713299692012-01-04T09:56:19.452-08:002012-01-04T09:56:19.452-08:00Both WhistlePig and Masterson's are, indeed, a...Both WhistlePig and Masterson's are, indeed, a bit pricey, but they are fairly unique flavor profiles and pretty tasty, though like peated Scotch, these bold 100% ryes are not for everyone. <br /><br />Remember, this is an import, so $25 is pretty wishful thinking. I would think $40 would be reasonable though (about the same as you would pay for a 10 year old Laphraoig).skuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00487419662314518931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9082156144028140004.post-74898237218297253762012-01-04T08:31:57.476-08:002012-01-04T08:31:57.476-08:00I feel a bit burdened by my love for WhistlePig. $...I feel a bit burdened by my love for WhistlePig. $70 for a 10 year-old rye just doesn't seem reasonable to me, yet I can't help but really love the stuff. It has a crystal clear sweetness balancing a wormwoody finish that really hits the spot for me.<br /><br />Anyway, I'm wary of enjoying another $70, 10-year old rye, so I've turned a blind eye to Masterson's. I had a bottle of the third 10-year old Canadian rye you referenced (Jefferson's, at half the price), and all it did was elevate my admiration for WhistlePig.<br /><br />So yeah, despite my fondness for the WhistlePig, I can't help but feel there's something exploitative about the prices these whiskeys command.AaronWFhttp://whiskeywonka.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9082156144028140004.post-31781840037357475202012-01-04T06:37:52.403-08:002012-01-04T06:37:52.403-08:00@Jason - I had the same experience with Whistlepig...@Jason - I had the same experience with Whistlepig. I read a lot of positive reviews and excitement surrounding this whiskey. My initial impression was not great. I could not get past a leathery nose/taste. Second time I got to try was much better and actually enjoyable but I don't think it's worth the $70+ price of admission.SteveBMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10203167407546384904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9082156144028140004.post-38957335248774885652012-01-03T23:21:07.910-08:002012-01-03T23:21:07.910-08:00For the price, I was expecting a lot more from thi...For the price, I was expecting a lot more from this Masterson's whiskey. I sure hope Canadians can get this at $25 a bottle because that's the price point it is equivalent to.Jason Beattynoreply@blogger.com