Before talking to you about Rye Whiskey best it is necessary to make a brief presentation of this famous 'family' of whiskey. To begin, let's talk about yours origins, which are, indisputably American (precisely from Pennsylvania). Born towards the end of the XNUMXth century, during a turbulent period due to the civil war, it has survived brilliantly to the present day.

As its name indicates, 'Rye', the main ingredient of this whiskey and the rye. It is precisely rye, in fact, that characterizes this prestigious drink and that makes the difference between a Rye whiskey American and any other kind of whiskey. Therefore, if it does not contain at least 51% rye (as established by law) be wary because it is not an authentic Rye whiskey.

That said, what are Rye whiskey best currently on the market?

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Below we indicate some that, due to their peculiar characteristics, have been classified by experts among the best.


 

Bulleit Rye

Whiskey originally from Indiana. Definitely one of the best Reys Whiskey also for his high rye content (as much as 95%). You can't get more Rye than this! This definitely gives it a drier flavor respect to others whiskey Americans (like 'bourbon') definitely me more spicy, as well as rye lovers whiskey they expect to find it. Before being bottled this whiskey it is left to mature for six years in previously never used barrels made of American white oak.

How does it appear on the nose and on the palate? Its high rye content gives its final scent an unmistakable trait balanced equally between the soft and spicy. The right alcoholic proportion (45% vol.) Enhances the soft and at the same time sweet tones of the resinous wood and sometimes toffee (better known as the toffee flavor) and della nuts. Definitely one of the Rye Whiskey best out there.

Bulleit Rye.


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Catskill Straight Rye Whiskey

Whiskey originally from upstate New York. The distillery catskill it stands near the Woodstok site at Bethel. The main ingredients of this whiskey are its strong point as it comes to strictly local products. We're talking about of the water, which rises from the Catskill Mountains a stone's throw from the distillery, and rye, which is produced in the same state of New York. As is to be expected from a good rye whiskey, Catskill Straight Rye contains 54% rye and spends at least 2 years in new American white oak barrels before being bottled. Its alcohol content is 42,5% vol.


The sense of smell and the palate of a connoisseur immediately grasp that this is an authentic Rye, in that the aroma of rye is immediately recognizable. The taste, as well as the scent, do not deceive and immediately present the typical traits of rye after its grains have been roasted. The finish lets you perceive the aroma of rye toast often cut with shades of vanilla, cane sugar and nougat. It is appropriate to say it: 'as good as bread'. Rye lovers whiskey they appreciate it precisely for its strong but at the same time soft and fragrant character. This too can definitely be classified among the Rye whiskey best on the market.    

Catskill Straight Rye Whiskey.



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Few Rye

Like all Ryes Whiskey natives this too is strictly American. In fact, it was born in state of Illinois, precisely in the small town of Evanston (Chicago) where the distillery that produces it is still located. It belongs to the Rye category Whiskey particularly rich in rye (70%). This makes it loved especially by those who prefer the whiskey with a spicy and sweet character at the same time. Before being bottled it is left age for about 4 years in American oak barrels coming from Minnesota is bottled at 46,5% vol.  

Il colore with which it presents itself to the eye is that of caramel, with a delicate shade of orange. Given the high consistency of rye (very high compared to the standards), the first hint that is perceived is definitely that of roasted rye grains, immediately followed by a note of vanilla, brown sugar, cinnamon and wood. In other words, a symphony of aromas that harmoniously superimpose one on the other. What about the taste? It could be defined 'lively', starting with a note of buttery rye followed by shades of freshly harvested cereals, fruit and a slight hint of honey. The finish leads gently to the wood mixed with baked spices and pepper. Without any doubt to try!

Few Rye.




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