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Best rye whiskey cocktails: classic and simple
Rye whiskey is spicier, drier and more structured than its bourbon cousin, and as such makes it an ideal spirit for cocktails. We've selected four simple yet classic cocktails to try – and the best ryes to use.
To be called a rye whiskey in the US, the mash bill has to contain 51% of rye, along with (usually) corn and malted barley. Otherwise it is a bourbon, which has to be 51% corn. And if the whiskey is aged for at least two years, then it is called a straight rye.