And now we have yet another new Rye Whiskey
This is from Bulleit, and it boasts one of the highest rye content on the mashbill (95%!!!). Why not 100% you ask? Some barley is necessary for balance as it contains enzymes that convert the grain into sugar.
A crash course on Rye/Wheat/Corn in American Whiskeys is as follows:
Bourbon has to be 51% Corn, HOWEVER, it cannot be more than 80% corn. Possibly the most important decision a Bourbon producer has to make is how to fill that 49-20 %. If wheat is used, there’s a smoother sweeter taste (Makers Mark), if rye is used, it’s a bit rougher and spicier (Jim Beam).
Rye Whiskeys, are now becoming more popular (loads of spice!). These have ranged from the smoothness of rye one, to the cheap, and excellent Wild Turkey Rye (the star of numerous hot toddies when I was feeling under the weather):
Yes, that is my dryer, don’t judge me.
