WHISKEY VS. BOURBON
RYE WHISKEY, AMERICA’S TRUE NATIVE SPIRIT
Bourbon, well is Bourbon. Lets discuss the main difference between Rye and Bourbon. There are many different assortments of rye whiskeys (or “rye’s,” depending on your pallet). There is rye, rye whisky, straight 100% rye, bonded rye, and even a malted rye. With so many types, it may become confusing.
Let’s dig into this subject.
Rye Whiskey is the true native spirit of these United States. Some say with Scottish Descendant others express Dutch to be its origin. Rye Whiskey was distilled as early as the 1600s and later produced by President George Washington on his famous Mount Vernon Estate. Rye Whiskey has the most profound connection with American history and patriots.
BOTH AGED IN AMERICAN OAK BARRELS
At Iowa Legendary Rye, we are proud of our distilling heritage and our 100% natural prohibition recipe. Let us take a moment to formally educate you more on this subject. With, what separates bourbon from rye whiskey.
While all rye whiskies must include 51% rye in their mash bill, Iowa Legendary Rye didn’t pull any punches in creating our old school prohibition-era rye, bringing the mash-bill up with a complete 100% rye mash. Although it remains harder to produce in large quantity’s. While the flavor profile with each bottle is amazing and smooth.
That traditional process lends it a equally classic flavor that makes for a perfect addition to cocktails and comes at a low purchase price-point.
ILR Rye’s standout flavor profile makes it a perfect addition for cocktails since it won’t get drowned out by other flavors.