{"product_id":"ryevolution","title":"Ryevolution","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Return of Rye.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv\u003eIt all began in the 17th century when American colonists of Scottish and Irish descent wanted to make Whisky as they did back home - \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eusing Barley\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e. Soon they figured that the crops used for distillation didn’t yield the firewater they wanted, so they tried with grains that were plentiful in America - \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCorn and Rye\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e. Thus they gave birth to \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBourbon and Rye Whiskey\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv\u003eAt the time \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRum\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e was the preferred tipple of the drinking American. But that changed fast when sugar cane became unavailable due to\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e British blockade\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e of the Caribbean islands. Distilleries were quick to switch from Rum to Whiskey. \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv\u003eAnd so began \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ethe rise of Rye Whiskey\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e. Rye sparked the first revolution - \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhiskey Rebellion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e - since the American Independence when government tried to tax and enforce the taxation on distillers. It also turned into the most famous drink for more than a century. Cocktails became a thing and Rye Whiskey was the main ingredient of \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ethat boom\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, especially in the roaring 20’s when Rye was at its peak. \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv\u003eBut then the \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProhibition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e hit American bellies. People started producing Moonshine here and there under the \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003egood name of Rye\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e. That diminished Rye's good-held reputation and brought about a \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003edark era\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e for Rye Whiskey. In turn Bourbon became America’s most wanted drinkin’ drop.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv\u003eIt wasn't until the late 90s when craft movement and the bar culture reinvention brought old Cocktail recipes back to life and everybody grew back thirst for good quality Rye. The boom \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ebecame global\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, reviving old American recipes of Rye Whiskey production and convincing Europeans to produce their own Rye Whiskey story. \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv\u003eSo here it is, the Tasting Box that acknowledges this reinvention, the second rise, the R(y)evolution of \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRye Whiskey!\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\nCheers,\u003cbr\u003e\r\nUncle Flaviar\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n \r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmart-ass Corner\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e1) \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRye\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e - think of it as Bourbon's edgier cousin. It’s known for imparting, what many call a spicy or fruity flavour, to the Whiskey. Rye (distilled from at least 51% Rye), is not so sweet, and tends to have a spicier body. That’s why the character of a cocktail made from Rye, instead of Bourbon, is drier.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e2) Before the prohibition Rye Whiskey distilleries dotted the landscape of the mid-Atlantic spreading from New York to Virginia, Ohio and Pennsylvania. The whiskey rebellion concerned Rye, and even \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeorge Washington distilled Rye\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e whiskey at Mount Vernon.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e3)\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \"Monongahela Rye\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e or \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePennsylvania Rye\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e stands for one of the biggest categories of Rye Whiskey. It contains a much higher percentage of Rye (more than 70%) than today's Kentucky Rye whiskeys, which tend to have close to the minimum of 51% Rye. Monongahela Rye also usually combined malted and unmalted Rye. Pennsylvania's history with Rye whiskey seems to be like Campbeltown's history with single malt - both were once big players in the industry, but today little remains from their glorious pasts.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e4) Rye Whiskey was what \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003emost distilleries\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e made \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ebefore Prohibition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e. Then, after repeal in 1933, Bourbon, made from corn, became more popular. Corn was easier to grow, and the taste was sweeter. Rye whiskey production is only a drop compared with the rivers of bourbon produced now, although Rye whiskey sales have tripled in the past five years.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e5) A decade ago there were \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eonly 6 brands\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e of Rye Whiskey hailing from Kentucky, nowadays there are \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003emore than 50\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e!  \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e6) Even though \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCanadian Whisky\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e uses only a small portion of Rye in its blend it is called Canadian Rye Whisky. That is mostly because 200 years ago Rye was the prevalent ingredient of their blends and with time Corn came in its place but the name just kind of stuck until this days.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e7) There are many\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Cocktails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e made from Rye, \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOld Fashioned\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e being one of the most known. Here’s a recipe: In an old fashioned glass add a sugar cube, 3-5 drops of bitters and a dash of plain water. Muddle until dissolved (you can add an orange wheel and muddle that as well). Add a gigantic ice cube or ball, top with 2 shots of Rye and stir. Garnish with orange slice, and a cocktail cherry. Enjoy! \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e8) Rye whiskey and\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e cheese pairing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e? \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv\u003eHard cheeses work well, especially the ones with the crunchy salt crystals that form with a bit of age. Try it with Parmigiano-Reggiano, gouda or gruyère or go for a creamy brie or Camembert (the bite from the Whiskey will counter the richness of the cheese).\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e9) \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAl Capone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e had a thing for Rye Whiskey, his favorite was Templeton Rye from Iowa.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Flaviar","offers":[{"title":"EU-SI-BRBN","offer_id":46375945207865,"sku":"hbg1787266065959","price":25.89,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"86","offer_id":46375945240633,"sku":"qmr1787266065960","price":28.48,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"88","offer_id":46375945273401,"sku":"bqm1787266065961","price":28.91,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0795\/9176\/8121\/files\/ryevolution_1.png?v=1787266075","url":"https:\/\/myoutfitstore.shop\/products\/ryevolution","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}