Rye whiskey - all styles
CoreKentucky, Indiana (MGP), New York, Pennsylvania, Maryland
Famous For
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.
Tasting Notes
Black pepper, rye bread, caraway, dill, clove, cinnamon, dried herbs, anise, dark fruit. 51% rye retains some corn sweetness. 95% rye goes full herbal-peppery. The grain percentage is the flavor dial.
Brand Guide
Old Overholt, Jim Beam Rye ($18-22)
Rittenhouse BiB, Bulleit Rye, Wild Turkey Rye ($25-35)
Pikesville, Knob Creek Rye, High West Double Rye ($40-55)
WhistlePig 10, Sazerac 18, Michter's Barrel Strength ($60-150+)