Rye 101
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Rye 101
Made with at least 51% rye in the mash bill.
Aged in charred new oak barrels.
Distilled to a maximum of 160 proof (80% ABV)
Barreled at a maximum of 125 proof (62.5% ABV)
Bottled at a minimum of 80 proof (40% ABV) and a maximum of 150 proof (75% ABV)
Rye was the prominent whiskey of the americas at its founding. George washington had 5 stills and could produce 11K Gallons of Rye per year.
Pennsylvania scots irish began distilling rye because of how well it grew in the area, and they wanted a dark spirit like their irish whisky at home. Though it doesnt taste the same…
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