idbowman
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So I'm thinking about picking up my first bottle of rye. The problem is, I have NO idea what I'm getting myself into, and I'm hoping someone can get me pointed int he right direction.
I know my way around the whiskey family, and would say that I generally prefer Irish versions to the peaty Scotch. I do like American corn whiskey and bourbon from time to time, but I've never had anything rye-based. I also know that a lot of the rye distilleries (Canadian, at least), that get away with using mostly corn and just a bit of rye...I'd like to avoid that, if it's possible to do so without taking out a second mortgage.
So...yeah. What am I in for? How does the rye experience compare with whisky/whiskey/bourbon? Can anyone recommend any decent brands that won't break the bank?
I know my way around the whiskey family, and would say that I generally prefer Irish versions to the peaty Scotch. I do like American corn whiskey and bourbon from time to time, but I've never had anything rye-based. I also know that a lot of the rye distilleries (Canadian, at least), that get away with using mostly corn and just a bit of rye...I'd like to avoid that, if it's possible to do so without taking out a second mortgage.
So...yeah. What am I in for? How does the rye experience compare with whisky/whiskey/bourbon? Can anyone recommend any decent brands that won't break the bank?