Rye whiskey can refer to either of two types of whiskey: 1) American rye whiskey, which must be distilled from at least 51 percent rye; 2) Canadian whisky, which is often referred to (and labelled as) rye whisky for historical reasons, although it may or may not actually include any rye in its production process.
Read more about Rye Whiskey: American Rye Whiskey, Canadian Rye Whisky, Differences Between Rye and Bourbon
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