{"title":"Rye Whiskey","description":"\u003ch2\u003eRye Whiskey for Cocktails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore Drinkero's selection of rye whiskeys chosen for cocktail making. Spicy, dry and full of character, rye whiskey brings structure and depth to classic spirit-forward cocktails.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eRye Whiskey for Cocktail Making\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRye whiskey is made with a grain bill containing a high proportion of rye, giving it a typically spicier and drier profile than bourbon. Expect notes of pepper, herbs, baking spice and oak, often with less sweetness than corn-led whiskey styles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis makes rye especially useful in cocktails where the base spirit needs to remain clearly present alongside vermouth, herbal liqueurs, bitters and other rich ingredients.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eClassic Cocktails with Rye Whiskey\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVieux Carré\u003c\/strong\u003e — rye whiskey, Cognac, sweet vermouth, Bénédictine and aromatic bitters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManhattan\u003c\/strong\u003e — rye whiskey, sweet vermouth and bitters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSazerac\u003c\/strong\u003e — rye whiskey, sugar, Peychaud's bitters and an absinthe rinse.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMonte Carlo\u003c\/strong\u003e — rye whiskey, Bénédictine and Angostura bitters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOld Fashioned\u003c\/strong\u003e — rye creates a drier, spicier alternative to bourbon.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eOur Rye Whiskey Choice\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor cocktails such as the \u003cstrong\u003eVieux Carré\u003c\/strong\u003e, Drinkero recommends a rye whiskey with enough spice and strength to stand up to Cognac, vermouth and herbal liqueurs. A bold American rye works particularly well in this style of cocktail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSelected for Cocktail Making\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrinkero focuses on rye whiskeys with a clear purpose in classic cocktail recipes. Our choices are selected for spice, structure and how well they perform with vermouth, bitters, Cognac and herbal ingredients.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBuild a Complete Cocktail Kit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaking cocktails for a group? Choose your cocktail and whether you're making \u003cstrong\u003e6, 12, 24 or 48 drinks\u003c\/strong\u003e. Drinkero calculates the rye whiskey, modifiers, bitters and garnishes you need.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRye whiskey brings a spicy, dry and robust character to classics such as the Manhattan, Sazerac and Vieux Carré. Explore more \u003ca class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.diffordsguide.com\/cocktails\/search?g%5Bdg%5D=1\u0026amp;k=rye\u0026amp;na=1\u0026amp;s=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003ecocktails made with rye whiskey\u003c\/a\u003e at Difford’s Guide.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"rittenhouse-famous-straight-rye-100-proof-50-vol-0-7-l","title":"Rittenhouse Famous Straight Rye 100 Proof 50% Vol. 0.7 L","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRittenhouse Famous Straight Rye is a bold American rye whiskey with a spicy, robust character and enough strength to stand up in classic cocktails.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bottled at 100 proof, it delivers the structure, warmth and rye spice needed for rich spirit-forward drinks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts combination of spice, oak and balanced sweetness makes it especially well suited to cocktails such as the \u003cstrong\u003eVieux Carré\u003c\/strong\u003e, Manhattan and Sazerac.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy We Chose It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRittenhouse Rye has the intensity and dry spice that work particularly well alongside Cognac, sweet vermouth, herbal liqueurs and bitters. At 50% Vol., it remains clearly present even in complex cocktails with several strong ingredients.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBest Cocktails with Rittenhouse Rye\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVieux Carré\u003c\/strong\u003e — rye whiskey, Cognac, sweet vermouth, Bénédictine and aromatic bitters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManhattan\u003c\/strong\u003e — rye whiskey, sweet vermouth and bitters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSazerac\u003c\/strong\u003e — rye whiskey, sugar, Peychaud's bitters and an absinthe rinse.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMonte Carlo\u003c\/strong\u003e — rye whiskey, Bénédictine and Angostura bitters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOld Fashioned\u003c\/strong\u003e — a spicier, drier alternative to bourbon.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDrinkero Recommends\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Vieux Carré, combine Rittenhouse Rye with Cognac, sweet vermouth, Bénédictine, Angostura and Peychaud's bitters. 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