On Sun, 14 May 2006 21:22:46 -0400, fudge
I don't think I've ever tasted Rye or even noticed it on the shelf, but apparently a lot of well known US bourbon brands make Rye... not the least of which is Wild Turkey and Rye is in big letters on the label, so you know which one you have.
Taken from the Wild Turkey FAQ:
The primary grain used both in Bourbon and Tennessee whiskies is corn (at least 51%) which imparts a far richer and sweeter flavor to the final spirit than, for example the barley used in making Scotch whisky. Unlike Bourbon, Tennessee whiskey is then filtered through a bed of sugar maple charcoals. Straight Rye Whiskeys in turn are made of 51% rye.
1968 bottle of crown royal 1922Steve Wertz Jack only makes Tennessee Whiskey, in various grades. I think you're thinking of Jim Beam Rye in a bright, yellow label. (Beam...
Canadian whiskies are made from cereal grains corn, wheat, rye and barley malt with no one grain accounting for more than 50% in the formula and are distilled twice using column stills. They are also distilled at a higher proof than American whiskeys. They are typically delicate in flavor and light bodied.
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