Is rye and whiskey the same thing?

Is rye and whiskey the same thing?

Rye is a grass in the wheat tribe and closely related to barley. "Rye whiskey" can refer either to American whiskey, which must be distilled from at least 51% rye and aged two years or more, or Canadian whisky, which may or may not actually include any rye in its production process.

Is Rye a bourbon or whiskey?

The flavor differences between rye and bourbon boil down to their main ingredients. The corn mash used in bourbon makes for a sweet and full-bodied flavor, while the rye mash in rye whiskey creates spicy tones and a drier taste.

Is Crown Royal whiskey or rye?

Crown Royal is a blended Canadian whisky brand created by Seagram owned by Diageo since 2000. It is the top-selling brand of Canadian whisky in the United States.

What is the difference bourbon and whiskey?

The main difference between scotch and whisky is geographic, but also ingredients and spellings. Scotch is whisky made in Scotland, while bourbon is whiskey made in the U.S.A, generally Kentucky. Scotch is made mostly from malted barley, while bourbon is distilled from corn.