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Rye Whiskey

Spicy American whiskey, the base for the Black Manhattan.

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The story

What you're tasting

American whiskey made from at least 51% rye grain, known for its spicy character.

Rye Whiskey, with its spicy profile, was the original spirit for many classic cocktails before Prohibition. In modern Italian mixology, it is prized for its ability to stand up to the strong, bitter flavors of Italian Amari in cocktails like the Black Manhattan.

Rye Whiskey

Know it

Before you buy

Tasting
Spicy, dry, with notes of black pepper, fruit, and oak.

The making

How it's made

Distilled from a mash bill of at least 51% rye and aged in charred oak barrels.

The preferred whiskey for pairing with rich Italian vermouths and amari.

Bottles of amari and Chianti on a bar shelf

In the kitchen

Recipes that call for it

  1. RecipeOld Pal
  2. RecipeBlack Manhattan