Rye whiskey can refer to either of two types of whiskey: ==American rye whiskey== In the United States, `rye whiskey` is, by law, made from a mash of at least 51 percent rye. (The other ingredients of the mash are usually corn and malted barley.) It is distilled to no more than 160 (U.S.) proof (80% abv), and aged in charred, new oak barrels. Th..... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rye_whiskey
American law requires that this liquor be made from a minimum of 51% rye. Straight ryes are from a single distiller; blended ryes are a combination of several straight ryes. Found on https://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/21267