> > There aren't too many recipes using Rye Whisky in the database...
> ----------------------
> Manhattan, Old Fashioned, Sazerac... virtually all of the "old"
> cocktail recipes that these days are made with Bourbon, were
> originally made with Rye. (ok, the Sazerac was actually originally
> made with Brandy, but that's another story).
>
> Prior to Prohibition, Rye Whiskey was the most popular spirit in
> America, and any cocktail that called for "whiskey" assumed you knew
> it was intending you to make it with rye.
>
>
> > ...Also if anyone has any good rye whisky brands plz let me know.
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> Since prohibition, most American Whiskey distillers have been
> producing bourbon instead of rye, which unfortunately means that you
> don't find many Ryes available.
>
> Some Rye's besides Jim Beam that are available (depending on
> availability in your area) are Van Winkle, Old Overholt, Sazerac...
>
> You can find a great little article that provides some taste test
> information about these ryes here:
>
> http://www.asterius.com/cocktails/rye.html
>
>
> And please remember, that "Canadian Whisky" is not the same thing as
> "Rye Whiskey".
>
> -Robert
> www.DrinkBoy.com
Very familiar with the differences.. :-) Finding out that a well stocked bar
has various different whiskeys.. Up to 5 kinds right now. heh. Also have 4
rums. :-) Once I have pictures, I'll post links.
Thanks for the link to the page on Ryes, I'll have to taste them all now..
heh.