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Rye Whiskey 101

Everything from grain to glass

Learn the fundamentals, compare styles, and go deeper with our complete library of rye guides.

What is Rye? How It's Made How to Drink Rye vs Bourbon FAQs
The fundamentals

Start with the basics

Four short reads that take you from curious to confident.
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Beginner

❓What is Rye Whiskey?

The plain-English beginner's guide.

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Production

🌾How It's Made

From grain and mash bill to bottle.

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Flavor

😋What It Tastes Like

The complete rye flavor guide.

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Serving

🥃How to Drink Rye

Neat, on the rocks, or mixed.

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Go deeper

🌾What Is a Mash Bill?

🌶What Makes Rye Spicy?

💪Proof Levels Explained

🌍Where Rye Is Made

🥃Types of Rye Explained

📜History of Rye in America

📈Why Rye Is Popular Again

🥃Quick-Start Guide

Compare, read & mix

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Head to head

⚖Rye vs Bourbon

The real differences, settled for good.

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Put it to use

🥃Cocktail Recipes

Take your knowledge to the Cocktail Station.

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Editorial

📰Insights, News & FAQs

Long-form articles, updates and quick answers.

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