What is rye whiskey made of?

Rye’s mash bill must, by law, consist of at least 51\% rye. Most rye whiskeys use malted barley or corn as the other grains. As with bourbon, ground grain is mixed with water and a bit of mash from a previous distillation, in what’s known as a sour-mash process. This introduces yeasts from the previous distillation.

What is the difference between regular whiskey and rye whiskey?

Rye whiskey tastes grassy and peppery, with a signature spicy finish. Depending on the brand, there may may be notes of oak, smoke or fruit. Rye is generally spicier with a more aggressive flavor than bourbon. Bourbon whiskey typically has a sweeter, more mellow flavor than rye, with notes of vanilla, oak and caramel.

What is special about rye whiskey?

Rye makes a big difference to how whiskies taste. Rye creates a spicy and a peppery flavour, especially on the back of the palate and finish. Bourbon distilled from at least 51\% corn is sweeter and typically more full-bodied.

What is rye whiskey vs bourbon?

Rye, like bourbon, is a type of American whiskey. Rye whiskies use a minimum of 51\% rye grain in their mash, while bourbon requires the mash bill to contain a majority of corn. This means rye whiskies tend to be less sweet than bourbon, and are generally said to have more of a spicy or fruity flavor.

Does straight rye mean 100\% rye?

In the United States, rye whiskey is, by law, made from a mash of at least 51 percent rye. Rye whiskey that has been aged for at least two years and has not been blended with other spirits may be further designated as straight, as in “straight rye whiskey”.

Is Jameson whiskey A rye?

Made by Pennington’s Distilling Company (formerly Speakeasy Spirits Distillery), this single barrel whiskey was made with 100\% rye (including 10\% malted rye) and aged for about 3 years in 53-gallon charred oak barrels. The distillery is bottling 23 barrels for its first release.

How do you drink rye whiskey?

How to Drink Rye. You can’t make a proper Old Fashioned, Sazerac or Manhattan without rye. The spirit also can be paired with club soda or ginger ale, or drunk straight, neat or on the rocks.

Is Scotch made from rye?

Scotch is a whisky (no e) that gets its distinctive smoky flavor from the process in which it is made: the grain, primarily barley, is malted and then heated over a peat fire. It’s a whiskey that uses a rye mash or a rye and malt mash.