Rye whiskey

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Rye Whiskey

Rye whiskey (/raɪ ˈwɪski/) is a type of whiskey that is made primarily from rye grain. The term "rye whiskey" is used in both the United States and Canada, but the product is very different in each country.

Etymology

The term "rye whiskey" is derived from the rye grain used in its production. The word "whiskey" is derived from the Irish word "uisce beatha", which means "water of life".

Production

In the United States, rye whiskey is, by law, made from a mash of at least 51 percent rye. It is distilled to no more than 160 (U.S.) proof, and aged in charred, new oak barrels. The whiskey must be put into such barrels at not more than 125 proof. Rye whiskey that has been so aged for at least two years may be further designated as "straight", as in "straight rye whiskey".

Canadian whisky, often referred to as "rye whisky" in Canada, is made primarily from corn or wheat, but with a supplement of rye grain. Unlike American rye whiskey, Canadian rye whisky is often a blend of grains, with a strong rye flavor.

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