Rye-based
ReferencePoland, Russia, Baltic States, United States
Famous For
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Manhattan
Whiskey, sweet vermouth, bitters. The cocktail that built the cocktail bar.
Sazerac
New Orleans named it the official cocktail of the city in 2008 but it had been running the town since the 1850s.
Vieux Carré
Rye and cognac split-base stirred with vermouth and Benedictine. The Quarter's finest export.
ABV40-50%
Sub-styles
Tasting Notes
Black pepper, dry grain, clean mineral finish, silk-and-steel texture, faint spice warmth.
Brand Guide
Well
Entry
Sobieski Rye ($15). Call/
Mid
Belvedere ($35), Wyborowa
Premium
Chopin Rye ($45). Top Shelf/Craft: Zubrowka Single Estate, Potocki Polish Rye, small-production Polish cooperative rye vodkas
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The Story
The original vodka grain — sharp, spicy, and unafraid to speak through citrus and vermouth.