Rye
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Rye is a grass grown extensively as a grain, a cover crop and a forage crop. It is grown principally in an area from Eastern and Northern Europe into Russia. It is much more tolerant of cold weather a
Ear of rye
Botanical illustration
Seed in husk
Different types of grains
Rye whiskey
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Rye whiskey can refer to two different, but related, types of whiskey:
Rye
…was a minor admixture in wheat as a result of Vavilovian mimicry, and was only later cultivated in its own right. Rye grain is used for bread, beer, rye whiskey, and animal fodder. In Scandinavia, rye was a staple food in the Middle Ages, and rye crispbread remains a popular food in the region. Europe produces…
A bottle of American straight rye whiskey
Rye grain, by law, must make up at least 51% of the mash bill of a rye whiskey in the United States.
Alberta Premium Canadian Rye Whisky