If I want lukewarm, I can drink my rye or bourbon straight.

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Still, despite the fandom, rye sales are a drop in the bucket compared to those of bourbon, which is generally easier and cheaper to produce.

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If you like bourbon, but want to try something with more muscle, you need to get yourself some rye.

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Where bourbon is primarily made of corn, giving the whiskey a smooth and sweet flavor profile, rye is at least 51% of its namesake grain, lending it a spicier, fuller bodied, angular taste.

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Bulleit distillers were thrilled to find that the additional years resulted in a special expression of Bulleit bourbon that provides a rich, deep, incredibly smooth sipping experience that maintains the inherent character and high rye content for which the Bulleit brand is best known.

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The mix of wheat and rye are responsible for its famed soft, smooth flavor, not the harsher taste many associate with bourbon.

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