Spirits

Rye whiskey

Whiskey with rye as its main grain: spicier and drier than bourbon, and the classic choice for stirred drinks.

Typical strength: ≈ 45% ABV
Calories per ounce: ≈ 75
In the classics: 16 drinks
Shelf: Spirits

Cocktails with rye whiskey

Algonquin2 : 1 : 1 · Whiskey Black Manhattan2 : 1 · Whiskey Brooklyn1 : 1 · Whiskey De La Louisiane1 : 1 : 1 · Whiskey Final Ward1 : 1 : 1 : 1 · Whiskey Greenpoint4 : 1 : 1 · Whiskey Little Italy4 : 1½ : 1 · Whiskey Manhattan2½ : 1 · Whiskey New York Sour4 : 1½ : 2 : 1 · Whiskey Red Hook4 : 1 : ½ · Whiskey Remember the Maine4 : 1½ : 1 · Whiskey Scofflaw2 : 2 : 1 : 1 · Whiskey Toronto1 : 1 · Whiskey Trinidad Sour2 : 1½ : 1 · Whiskey Vieux Carré1 : 1 : 1 · Whiskey Ward Eight4 : 1 : 1 : ¼ · Whiskey

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Swaps

Out of rye whiskey? In a pinch, use bourbon. The drink will taste different, but it will still work.

Rye whiskey can stand in for bourbon and Canadian whisky.

The numbers

Estimated for the category

Strength

≈ 45%

Calories

≈ 75

Sugar

≈ 0 g

Per ounce. Brands vary: check the label for strength. How we estimate