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Rye Whiskey
American whiskey made from at least 51% rye grain. It was the original whiskey of the Manhattan and Sazerac, and it is drier and spicier than bourbon.
- Type
- Spirit
- Typical strength
- 45% ABV
- Calories per oz
- ≈ 75 kcal
- Used in
- 4 cocktails
How It Tastes
Pepper, baking spice, dried herbs and a dry finish.
Bartender's Tip
Rye's spice stands up to sweet vermouth, which is why it makes the sharpest Manhattan.
Substitutes
Bourbon. Expect the drink to change character, but the balance will hold.
Pairs Most Often With
- Angostura Bittersin 3 drinks
- Sweet Vermouthin 2 drinks
- Simple Syrupin 2 drinks
- Peychaud's Bittersin 2 drinks
- Absinthein 1 drink
- Lemon Juicein 1 drink
- Red Winein 1 drink
- Cognacin 1 drink