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My oldest son just gave me a bottle of WhistlePig small batch rye for father's day. I've only had rye a few times and I'm not sure if I can drink it like I drink my single malts and bourbons. Any suggestions will be appreciated greatly. Thank you. Matt _____________________________ "A free people ought not only to be armed and disciplined but they should have sufficient arms and ammunition to maintain a status of independence from any who might attempt to abuse them, which would include their own government." George Washington. | ||
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You might just give a small amount over ice a try.....can add a bit of water if needed. The ryes frequently have a sweeter taste than does many bourbons(corn). | |||
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Get Off My Lawn |
I prefer rye in my manhattans. Add a good sweet vermouth, a dash of bitters, along with a cherry. One of my favorite cocktails. "I’m not going to read Time Magazine, I’m not going to read Newsweek, I’m not going to read any of these magazines; I mean, because they have too much to lose by printing the truth"- Bob Dylan, 1965 | |||
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paradox in a box |
I'd go with an old fashioned or a whiskey sour. I follow Anders Erickson's recipes. These go to eleven. | |||
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| Little ray of sunshine  |
Rye is perfect for a Manhattan. The fish is mute, expressionless. The fish doesn't think because the fish knows everything. | |||
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| Not as lean, not as mean, Still a Marine  |
I can only drink rye in a cocktail. As others mentioned, Manhattan or old fashions are quite tasty with a good rye whisky. I had a drink in Boston called a Ward 8, it was Rye, orange juice, lemon and grenadine. Absolutely delicious. I shall respect you until you open your mouth, from that point on, you must earn it yourself. | |||
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| No, not like Bill Clinton  |
Manhattan Ingredients: 2 oz Rye, 3/4 oz Sweet red vermouth, Dash Angostura bitters, Maraschino cherry (Garnish) Preparation: Stirred over ice, strained into a chilled glass, garnished, and served straight up. Served: Straight up; without ice I prefer Luxardo cherries though | |||
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WhistlePig is a good rye IMHO. Try it straight or with a small amount of water or ice to see if you can get used to the taste, only then try it in a cocktail. I prefer whiskey sours made with rye insdead of bourbon. | |||
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