What is Maryland Rye Whiskey? Maryland ‘style’ Rye Whiskey has a typical mashbill of between 60 to 65% Rye, 15 and 20% corn and the remainder malted barley. It is known for being ‘softer’, sweeter (as a result of the corn)...
What is Pennsylvania Rye Whiskey? Pennsylvania ‘style’ rye whiskey (also known as Monongahela Rye) has a very high proportion of rye in its mashbill, typically in the 80 to 90% range and historically was made from just two grains with...
What is Straight Rye Whiskey? In addition to meeting the criteria for Rye Whiskey Straight Rye Whiskey must meet the following: Minimum aging requirement of 2 years If the whiskey is aged for less than four years, its age must...
What is American Rye Whiskey? Rye whiskey is a distilled spirit that meets the following criteria: Produced in the United States Made from a grain mixture that is at least 51% Rye Aged in new, charred oak barrels Distilled to...
What is Four Grain Bourbon? Made primarily with corn (51%), the mash bill also includes rye, wheat and malted barley. Bourbon is a distilled spirit that meets the following criteria: Produced in the United States Made from a grain mixture...
What is Wheated Bourbon? A ‘wheated’ bourbon meets the bourbon criteria and uses wheat as a replacement for the rye component of the mashbill, so corn (at least 51%), wheat and barley instead of corn (at least 51%), rye and...
What is Tennessee Whiskey? Tennessee whiskey meets the same legal requirements as bourbon but must be: Produced in Tennessee * Prior to ageing be charcoal filtered using a process known as the Lincoln County Process Tennessee Whiskey can technically be called...
What is Straight Bourbon? In addition to meeting the criteria for bourbon a Straight Bourbon must meet the following standards: Minimum aging requirement of 2 years If the whiskey is aged for less than four years, its age must be...
What is Bourbon? Bourbon is a distilled spirit that meets the following criteria: Produced in the United States Made from a grain mixture that is at least 51% corn Aged in new, charred oak barrels Distilled to no more than...
