Rye

[samboh]

Is there a way to determine the rye content in bourbons? I'm seeking one with not a lot of rye. Thank you, Sam.

[b1gcountry]

I don't know other than looking at mash bills. Old grand dad and for roses come to mind. I'm not sure of others but Jeffersons reserve also tastes high rye to me

[Flyfish]

See the Whiskey Tree sticky at the top of the Gen. Bourbon Discussion page. Some info is know. Some can only be speculated at. You'll get an education either way.

[flahute]

If you want low rye, look at anything from Buffalo Trace.

[Swoboda]

Colonel E. H. Taylor Jr. bourbons are made with a low rye mashbill. They all taste good and are nicely packaged. I highly recommend the "Small Batch" and the "Barrel Proof" . . . cheers!

[squire]

Old Charter and I.W. Harper are some of the traditional low rye Bourbons that may or may not be available in your area. One thing to consider is major distillers like Heaven Hill and Buffalo Trace each produce some labels that are less rye apparent than others made by the same company. It's also possible that which some may consider a rye influence is in fact barrel influence and versions such as Evan Williams Black are vatted to a less sharp profile than Elijah Craig or other brands from the same company.

Just looking at the mash bill one could conclude Four Roses with their high rye content would be heavily rye flavored but the basic Four Roses Yellow label is so well blended the rye doesn't stand out as much as with other companies whose Bourbons actually contain less rye in their mash bill.

Tasting, then tasting again, then a few more times to make sure, is the answer. Requires dedication but the rewards are worth the effort.

[samboh]

Thank you!

[samboh]

Will do. Thanks.

[Smithford]

Perhaps stating the obvious, but ... you could also try wheated bourbons, which have no rye at all. Maker's Mark, Weller, Larceny, etc...

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never mind