rye whiskey

Spicy brown liquor

Rye whiskey is whiskey distilled primarily from rye grain, giving it a spicier, more assertive flavor than bourbon.

American rye must contain at least 51% rye in its mash bill.

Canadian whisky is sometimes called rye regardless of grain content, a historical quirk.

He ordered a rye whiskey neat.

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Mostly American · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated PG