Is Old Overholt straight rye whiskey same as bourbon?

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2026-07-01 01:45

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The only difference is the majority of grain in the MASH. Bourbon is corn based instead of rye so your Old Overholt Straight Rye Whisky is composed of a minimum of 51% rye and aged for a minimum of 2 years. ----------------------- Rye Whisky is produced at not exceeding 80% alcohol by volume (160 proof) from a fermented mash of not less than 51 percent rye and stored at not more than 62.5% alcohol by volume (125proof) in charred new oak containers. The Straight in its label indicates it was aged for a minimum of two years in the charred new oak container. Bourbon Whisky is produced in the U.S. at not exceeding 80% alcohol by volume (160 proof) from a fermented mash of not less than 51 percent corn and stored at not more than 62.5% alcohol by volume (125 proof) in charred new oak containers. Previous answer was incorrect in that bourbon may be made anywhere in the United States.

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