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
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June 19, 2022, 04:03 PM
GT-40DOC
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).
June 19, 2022, 04:06 PM
oddball
I prefer rye in my manhattans. Add a good sweet vermouth, a dash of bitters, along with a cherry. One of my favorite cocktails.
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June 19, 2022, 04:07 PM
frayedends
I'd go with an old fashioned or a whiskey sour.
I follow Anders Erickson's recipes.
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June 19, 2022, 05:36 PM
jhe888
Rye is perfect for a Manhattan.
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June 20, 2022, 10:22 AM
Gibb
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.
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June 20, 2022, 11:35 AM
BigSwede
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
June 20, 2022, 12:06 PM
sig operator
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.