There is more to American whiskey than bourbon. Photo: Shutterstock
There is more to American whiskey than bourbon – historic rye is growing in popularity
- High taxation meant once-popular rye whiskey lost ground to cheaper alternatives, including ‘rotgut’ and, later, bourbon
- Seeking something new, modern distillers are rediscovering rye, which is traditionally more savoury on the palate
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Wine and Spirits
There is more to American whiskey than bourbon. Photo: Shutterstock