373618 Wed Feb 21 19:23:35 -0800 2007 17 36 Spirits 0 2316347 I just found out that both Rogue and Anchor had branched out into making spirits. Has anyone tried the Anchor Whiskys or Rogue Rums? Wed Feb 21 19:23:35 -0800 2007 23771 JRSD 1 2316428 I've had the Anchor Old Potrero Single Malt Rye (the no-age statement original bottling). I really enjoyed it. It has a big, spicy flavor. They have several versions (18th century style, 19th century style, etc.) Anchor is also making a gin, but I've never tried it. Wed Feb 21 19:56:30 -0800 2007 2316347 10132 sku 1 2317102 Anchor Junipero is excellent. Not available in GA, so I pick up a bottle out of state whenever I get a chance. Thu Feb 22 05:36:13 -0800 2007 2316347 12626 ted 2 2333531 Being in your neighboring state of SC where there are no distributors for Junipero where do you get it. I have gone to the largerest ABC store in Charlotte and they do not have it. Tue Feb 27 08:02:12 -0800 2007 2317102 10390 1 wiener hound 3 2336766 THey should be able to get it for you. It is in most of the stores in Winston Wed Feb 28 05:51:40 -0800 2007 2333531 13330 quazi 1 2317898 Anchor Junipero gin is a nice, but uncomplex, juniper forward gin. Their Old Potrero Rye is excellent. Rogue started distilling in 2003 but the spirits aren't available nationwide yet. They have won over a dozen awards so far, including Americas best gin at the World Spirits Competition last fall. Dogfish Head Brewery also branched out with a distillery making vodka, gin, several rums, and a tequilla. Craft distilling is on the rise in the US and there are many other premium, small batch, craft distillers out there. Thu Feb 22 09:05:01 -0800 2007 2316347 10732 JMF 2 2318387 The craft distilling trend is interesting. There are a number of new scotch-style whiskies being made in the US. McCarthy's in Oregon, St. George in California, Stranahan's in Colorado and several others. Thu Feb 22 10:37:42 -0800 2007 2317898 10132 sku 3 2400302 St. George is made by the same people who make Hangar One vodkas. I like their infused vodkas, they seem a few years away from getting the hang of Whiskey. Mon Mar 19 11:15:23 -0700 2007 2318387 14137 j_b 3 2564779 Anyone tried the McCarthy's Oregon "scotch" yet? It's been rated well, so I'm curious. Sat May 12 15:11:12 -0700 2007 2318387 24593 birddog 1 2321256 When you think about it, Anchor Foghorn Barleywine is real close to a "spirit"... and just a phenomenal barleywine... a benchmark. Fri Feb 23 03:04:25 -0800 2007 2316347 42549 Chicago Mike 1 2321893 Anchor's beers are among my favorites. I thought Old Potrero was worthy of cleaning my toilet. As far as a rye, I did not hold a candle to and outpriced many others. Not a fan, staying away. Fri Feb 23 08:25:06 -0800 2007 2316347 18017 Captain 2 2322462 Which Old Potrero did you try? I have heard mixed reviews on the 18th century but raves about most others (and I enjoyed the standard bottling). What ryes do you prefer? Fri Feb 23 10:39:23 -0800 2007 2321893 10132 sku 2 2323328 As a novice rye drinker, what would you suggest instead? I would be annoyed to spend $60 for toilet cleaner. Especially if it meant I actually had to do chores... I am a big fan of Irish Whiskey, particularly Black Bush, and like scotch, but find many to be a little to strong tasting for me so that I wind up putting in too much ice to really get the flavor. I also like bourbon, particularly Maker's Mark. Fri Feb 23 13:44:24 -0800 2007 2321893 23771 JRSD 3 2324478 Rittenhouse 100 proof bonded is an inexpensive but tasty rye. Fri Feb 23 20:16:52 -0800 2007 2323328 10732 JMF 4 2327077 Rittenhouse is a good inexpensive choice. If I werfe spending more, I would and have spent it on Van Winkle. I think I tried the whole Old Potrero product line at WhiskeyFest. It may be my taste, but none of them came close to putting a glove on a Van Winkle. They seemed harsh. Sun Feb 25 05:27:38 -0800 2007 2324478 18017 Captain 5 2331981 thanks for the recs, I will be in need of several good, stiff drinks on friday, and know what to head for. Mon Feb 26 17:08:26 -0800 2007 2327077 23771 JRSD 2 2330985 A very talented and experienced bartender told me he couldn't stand the Old Potrero rye. Said it tasted like gasoline. Mon Feb 26 13:04:12 -0800 2007 2321893 10658 Atomica 1 2400297 The Rittenhouse 80-proof is a very approachable Rye. I haven't tried the 100 yet, I finally tracked down some bottles about 60 miles away, but it won Whiskey of the year at a San Francisco convention of all spirit makers. Mon Mar 19 11:13:49 -0700 2007 2316347 14137 j_b