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Rye & Sons 2022 Straight Rye Whiskey vs Filmland Spirits “Ryes of the Robots Extended Cut” Rye Wh...: Is Premium Worth the Price?

Rye & Sons 2022 Straight Rye Whiskey vs Filmland Spirits “Ryes of the Robots Extended Cut” Rye Wh...: Is Premium Worth the Price?

Rye & Sons 2022 Straight Rye Whiskey vs Filmland Spirits “Ryes of the Robots Extended Cut” Rye Wh...: Is Premium Worth the Price? arrives with the quiet confidence of a spirit that knows its own worth.

Is the premium price tag really worth it? We compare Rye & Sons 2022 Straight Rye Whiskey ($28.99) against Filmland Spirits “Ryes of the Robots Extended Cut” Rye Wh... ($74.95) to find out whether spending more actually means drinking better.

This is a matchup every whiskey enthusiast faces at the store shelf. We'll break down nose, palate, finish, and value so you can make an informed choice.

Specifications at a Glance

Rye & Sons 2022 Straight Rye WhiskeyFilmland Spirits “Ryes of the Robots Extended Cut” Rye Wh...
DistilleryN/AN/A
TypeRyeRye
AgeN/AN/A
ABV48.75% ABV)N/A
Price$28.99$74.95
Rating9/109/10

Nose

Rye & Sons 2022 Straight Rye Whiskey: Much to enjoy on the nose, with strong, zesty notes of cereal, vanilla, toasted grains, and blackberry.

Filmland Spirits “Ryes of the Robots Extended Cut” Rye Wh...: I enjoyed the spiciness on the nose, opening with faint apricot and a stronger plastic note, like vinyl on a warm day.

Both whiskeys present distinct aromatic profiles. The differences on the nose already hint at the divergent tasting experiences to come.

Palate

Rye & Sons 2022 Straight Rye Whiskey: and wish to branch into the vast world of whiskey. My own palate has greatly benefited from studying and broadening my wine knowledge, as I’ve found many similarities when practicing intentional tasting. The more one engages with spirits and wine beyond pure enjoyment, the greater the world of flavor opens to them. With this in mind, I feel like Mack was the perfect collaborator on this project, as the whiskey is completely enjoyable and wholly accessible to those drinkers who might not initially be drawn to rye. We review Rye & Sons 2022 Straight Rye Whiskey, a collaboration between sommelier and founder of Maison Noir Wines André Hueston Mack and Pinhook Bourbon. (image via Jerry Sampson/Whiskeyful) Tasting Notes: Rye & Sons 2022 Straight Rye Whiskey Vital Stats: 97.5 Proof (48.75%

Filmland Spirits “Ryes of the Robots Extended Cut” Rye Wh...: The word that springs to mind is “punchy.” The whiskey hits hard off the bat, with high rye and a beautifully balanced heat and pleasantly oily mouthfeel. Notes of tangerine, macadamia nut, and cloves are consistent throughout.

On the palate, the character of each whiskey really comes to life. This is where personal preference plays the biggest role.

Finish

Rye & Sons 2022 Straight Rye Whiskey: Comments: 97.5 Proof (48

Filmland Spirits “Ryes of the Robots Extended Cut” Rye Wh...: Comments: Mash bill of 95% Rye and 5% Malted Barley. Aged 4+ years in American White Oak, produced and distilled in Kentucky

The finish can make or break a whiskey. A long, satisfying finish keeps you coming back for another sip.

Value for Money

When it comes to value for money, Rye & Sons 2022 Straight Rye Whiskey offers significantly more bang for your buck at $28.99 compared to Filmland Spirits “Ryes of the Robots Extended Cut” Rye Wh...'s $74.95.

The significant price gap between these two makes value an especially important factor in this comparison.

The Verdict

This is a genuinely close call. Both Rye & Sons 2022 Straight Rye Whiskey and Filmland Spirits “Ryes of the Robots Extended Cut” Rye Wh... have their strengths, and picking a clear winner depends entirely on what you value most in a whiskey.

We'd recommend trying both if you can. Each has qualities that make it worth a pour.

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Final Reflections

Rye & Sons 2022 Straight Rye Whiskey vs Filmland Spirits “Ryes of the Robots Extended Cut” Rye Wh...: Is Premium Worth the Price? is the kind of bottle that rewards the curious — those willing to sit with a glass and let the story unfold at its own pace.

Walter Graves
Walter Graves
Features & Culture Writer

Walter writes long-form features that explore the stories behind whiskey — the people, places, and landscapes that give each bottle its character. A former travel journalist, he has visited over two h...

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