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Best Rye Whiskey Guides

Curated shortlists for however you're shopping

Whether it's a first bottle, a cocktail workhorse, or a special-occasion splurge — start with the right list.

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The shortlists

Best rye, by what you need

Editor-curated picks — pick the case that matches your shopping intent.
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Start here

🌱For Beginners

Approachable, easy-drinking ryes.

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Smart money

💰Best Value

Bottles that punch above their price.

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Neat pours

🥃For Sipping

Built for neat and on-the-rocks.

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High proof

🔥Strongest

The most powerful pours we rate.

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⭐Most Popular Brands

The names everyone buys

👀Most Underrated

Hidden gems

🇺Best American Brands

US distillery standouts

👑Most Expensive

Splurge-worthy bottles

Best rye for each cocktail

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🥃Old Fashioned

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🍸Manhattan

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🍹Sazerac

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🍋Whiskey Sour

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🍷Boulevardier

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🥤Highball

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☕Hot Toddy

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🌿Mint Julep

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