What percent is rye whiskey?

51 percent
In the United States, rye whiskey is, by law, made from a mash of at least 51 percent rye. (The other ingredients in 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.

Does Canadian whiskey have rye?

Canadian whisky is often made from several different grains including corn, rye, and malted barley. However, also unlike bourbon or many other styles of whiskey, each different grain type is generally fermented, distilled and aged separately.

Is Canadian whisky the same as rye?

Mash bill. To confuse matters slightly, Canadian whisky is often referred to as rye whisky, because historically much of the grain content was rye, but there’s no law requiring distillers to add it. Canadian whisky traditionally produces 100 per cent mash bills – principally corn and rye, but also wheat or barley.

Is Canadian Club 1858 a rye whiskey?

Our grain bill includes rye, rye malt, barley malt and corn. produces a distillate that is colourless, odorless and tasteless. We refer to this as our “base whisky.” Rye, rye malt and barley malt are the grains that give Canadian Club® its unique flavour.

Is Canadian Club a rye?

Canadian Club whisky comes in seven versions, and as a straight rye. All are 80 proof (40\% alcohol by volume) except where noted otherwise.

How do you age rye whiskey?

Rye doesn’t have specific aging minimums, but as with any whiskey, it benefits from some carefully regulated aging. “Straight Rye,” like “Straight Bourbon,” is aged at least 2 years (like Straight Bourbon, if it’s aged under 4 years, Straight Rye has to have an age statement on the label).

Is most Canadian whiskey rye?

Canadian whiskies are most typically blends of whiskies made from a single grain, principally corn and rye, but also sometimes wheat or barley. Mash bills of multiple grains may also be used for some flavouring whiskies.

Is most Canadian Whiskey rye?

How long is Canadian whiskey aged?

three years
Like Scotch and Irish whisky, Canadian whisky has to be aged a minimum of three years in its native country in wooden barrels no larger than 700 liters—new, old, charred or uncharred, it doesn’t matter. The spirit also has to be mashed and distilled in Canada.

How long is Canadian Club whiskey aged?

This whiskey is aged for a full 9 years, bringing out the oak notes of the barrels and a spicier, more robust taste profile. Perfect for sipping neat or enjoying in a classic cocktail.

What percentage of rye is in Canadian Club?

100\% Rye
Canadian Club 100\% Rye.