Rye

Question 1

Rye

Answer 1

There are two definitions of rye whiskey. The first is an American distillate produced from at least 51% rye mash. The second is Canadian whiskey which was historically called rye but is not an indication of rye content. When referring to rye will be exclusively using the first definition.

Question 2

High West Double Rye

Answer 2

◆ Origin: Park City, Utah(whiskey from MGP in Indiana)
◆ Proof: 92
◆ Special Info: A blend of 2yr high rye whiskey and a sweeter 16yr old rye with a higher corn content.
◆ Tasting Notes: very spicy, clove, cinnamon, nuts, cocoa, vanilla

Question 3

Michter’s

Answer 3

◆ Origin: Louisville, Kentucky
◆ Proof: 84.8
◆ Special Info: Michter’s was the first commercial distillery in the U.S.
◆ Tasting Notes: spicy, sharp, molasses, oak

Question 4

Rittenhouse

Answer 4

◆ Origin: Bardstown, Kentucky
◆ Proof: 100
◆ Special Info: Heaven Hill Distillery, aged 4 years
◆ Tasting Notes: rye spice, honey, pepper, caramel, vanilla

Question 5

Riverboat

Answer 5

◆ Origin: Bardstown, Kentucky
◆ Proof: 80
◆ Special Info:
◆ Tasting Notes: spicy, citrus, wood

Question 6

Sazerac 6yr

Answer 6

◆ Origin: Frankfort, Kentucky
◆ Proof: 90
◆ Special Info: aged 6 years, Buffalo Trace Distillery
◆ Tasting Notes: pepper, rye, vanilla, sweet caramel, mild spice

Question 7

Whistle Pig 10yr

Answer 7

◆ Origin: Shorham, VT(distilled in Alberta, Canada)
◆ Proof: 100
◆ Special Info: 100% rye, aged 10 years, distilled in canada, bottled in vermont. Whistle Pig is in the process of distilling and aging a 100% american made product.
◆ Tasting Notes:

Question 8

Old Overholt

Answer 8

◆ Origin: Clermont, Kentucky
◆ Proof: 80
◆ Special Info: Beam-Suntory, our well rye whiskey, will be used for house infusions
◆ Tasting Notes: rye spice, pepper, wood, fruit