Corn is known for its sweet flavor, wheat for its softness, and rye for its peppery spice. Rye whiskey is inherently spicier than other styles. But to say that it’s simply a peppery whiskey is a bit misleading. A well-made, long-aged rye whiskey will also have herbal, grassy, earthy flavors as well as barrel-imparted flavors like vanilla, caramel, oak, and other spices. In essence, if you’re drinking a great rye whiskey, it should have peppery spiciness that’s surrounded by other complex, memorable aromas and flavors.

Expand your experience of dark spirits with this expertly paired dinner with five carefully chosen rye whiskeys. Rye has a long history in our "Old Line State" predating our Revolution. The resurgence of this complex spirit makes this a dinner you won't want to miss!