Why Rye Is The Nation's Spirit, And Why No One Can Get It
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Rye whiskey is difficult to get. Decent ryes take anywhere from five to 10 years to age, and there's a shortage of grain producers. So search it out, and savor it.
Rye whiskey is America's spirit, arguably even more than bourbon. When the British blocked American ports during the Revolution, preventing molasses shipments from getting in, the colonists forewent rum and instead made rye whiskey with local grain.
