Rye spirit (unaged)
ReferenceCraft distilleries nationwide, New York, Pennsylvania
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.
ABV40-62%. Typically bottled at 40-50%, though some craft releases run higher.
Sub-styles
White RyeNew Make RyeUnaged Spirit
Tasting Notes
Sharp grain, white pepper, raw cereal, green herbs, faint fruitiness, clean burn, short finish.
Brand Guide
Well
Entry
Few Spirits White Whiskey ($25). Call/
Mid
Kings County Distillery New Make Rye ($35), Batch Whiskey
Premium
Corsair White Rye ($40). Top Shelf/Craft: New York Distilling Company Perry's Tot unaged release, house new make from local distillers
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The Story
Raw rye grain, fresh from the still, no barrel influence.