what is the difference between scotch whiskey and rye?
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So it appears that the difference in flavor you get in a rye whiskey, which can come from either the U.S. or Canada, and a Scotch, which are made from malt or grain (or a blend) and has to be aged for at least three years, is that ryes tend to be a little spicy, while Scotches have a bit more of a honey flavor.
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This is a bit glib, but traditionally, the difference was the recipe and the regulations for distillation. American whisky, bourbon, was made chiefly from corn, whereas Canadian whisky was made from a blend that contained corn, barley and, importantly, rye.
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Scotch, Bourbon, and Rye are all different types of whiskeys- Scotch is made primarily from barley and must be produced in Scotland and aged in oak barrels. ... Brandy is to wine what whiskey is to beer. Rum is distilled sugarcane juice or molasses.
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Scotch is technically whisky (spelled without the "e") that has been distilled and matured in Scotland. It is made mostly from malted barley -- remember, bourbon is made from corn.
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All Scotch whisky was originally made from malted barley. ... Scotch whisky is divided into five distinct categories: single malt Scotch whisky, single grain Scotch whisky, blended malt Scotch whisky (formerly called "vatted malt" or "pure malt"), blended grain Scotch whisky, and blended Scotch whisky.
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Bourbon and Scotch are types of whiskey. Bourbon is produced in the United States and mainly made from corn mash, while Scotch is produced in Scotland and typically made from malted grains, especially single malt Scotch.
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The term blended whiskey refers to the type of grains being used to produce it. While single malts exclusively use barley, blended whiskey can contain corn, rye and even wheat as their base. Mixing these together in various proportions is how you get such diversity in whiskey flavor.
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It's Made from Just Rye There's only one law for producing Canadian whisky: It must be fermented, distilled and aged in Canada. ... And just like bourbon, Canadian whisky is usually made from several different grains. However, unlike bourbon, in Canada each grain is usually fermented, distilled and aged separately.
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A single malt is made with malted barley in pot stills at a single distillery. The goal is to achieve very distinctive flavors and nuances that exemplify a single distillery's style. A blended scotch whisky is made by combining several single malts with wheat and/or corn whiskies in column stills.
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The difference between bourbon and whiskey can be a little difficult to understand, since all bourbon is whiskey, but not all whiskey is bourbon. ... But whiskey is a catchall term for distilled alcohol made from grain mash. That mash can be made of rye, corn, wheat, whatever grain that might be around.
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And just like bourbon, Canadian whisky is usually made from several different grains. However, unlike bourbon, in Canada each grain is usually fermented, distilled and aged separately. They're only combined together at the very end, which means the amount of rye whiskey added to each blend varies widely.
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Cognac is made from distilled grapes and the aged in barrels while Scotch is a whiskey made in Scotland made of traditional grains.
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The main difference between scotch and whisky is geographic, but also ingredients and spellings. Scotch is whisky made in Scotland, while bourbon is whiskey made in the U.S.A, generally Kentucky. Scotch is made mostly from malted barley, while bourbon is distilled from corn.
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A single malt is made with malted barley in pot stills at a single distillery. ... A blended scotch whisky is made by combining several single malts with wheat and/or corn whiskies in column stills.
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The bottom line Bourbon and Scotch are different types of whiskey. They're similar in terms of nutrition but have slightly different taste and flavor profiles, as bourbon is mostly made from corn mash, while Scotch is typically made from malted grains and has been aged for at least three years.
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Scotch: Scotch single malt whisky must be made with 100% malted barley; grain whisky is generally made with a combination of malted and unmalted barley, as well as wheat. Bourbon: Bourbon must be made with a basic recipe ('mash bill') of at least 51% corn (maize), with the remainder made up of rye, wheat and barley.
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What is the difference between the Russian rye bread and the Jewish rye bread? ... Most Russian rye breads are made with rye sourdough starters, which gives them that tangy flavor, and dark rye or pumpernickel (whole grain rye) flour, which gives both the typical flavor and the dark color.