Whiskeyrye-whiskey

Standard Rye (51-65% Rye Mashbill)

Standard-rye mashbills were the workhorses of pre-Prohibition American whiskey. Rittenhouse's formula has remained largely unchanged and is considered the benchmark for cocktail rye.

Flavor Profile

Enough spice to cut through vermouth and citrus, enough corn sweetness to stay approachable. The most cocktail-friendly rye profile — assertive but not overwhelming.

Key Producers

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Rittenhouse BiB

$20-35

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Sazerac Rye

$20-35

Meets all rye whiskey requirements. Producer/industry distinction for minimum-legal or near-minimum rye content.

Drinks(28)

Algonquin

1.5 oz Rye Whiskey

0.75 oz Dry Vermouth

0.75 oz Pineapple Juice

◆◆◆◇◇45s

Artillery Punch

1 oz Rye Whiskey

0.5 oz Fresh Lemon Juice

1 oz Orange Juice

0.5 oz Simple Syrup

2 dashes Angostura Bitters

◆◆◆◆◇1.3 min

Bensonhurst

2 oz Rye Whiskey

0.75 oz Dry Vermouth

0.25 oz Maraschino Liqueur

◆◆◇◇◇45s

Black Manhattan

2 oz Rye Whiskey

2 dashes Angostura Bitters

1 dash Orange Bitters

◆◇◇◇◇1 min

Brooklyn

2 oz Rye Whiskey

0.75 oz Dry Vermouth

0.25 oz Maraschino Liqueur

0.25 oz Amer Picon

◆◆◇◇◇1 min

Cherry Balsamic "Manhattan"

2 oz Rye Whiskey

1 oz Sweet Vermouth

0.25 oz Cherry Balsamic Reduction

2 dashes Angostura Bitters

◆◆◇◇◇1 min