Like a well-cut suit or waxed cotton jacket, rye whiskey is enjoying a resurgence among
cocktail aficionados. Why? Because it offers a unique fl avor profi le while enhancing
the drink’s other ingredients. Knob Creek® Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey is made by
selecting the fi nest rye grains, which are patiently aged in charred oak barrels for an
unmistakable richness and signature spiciness. An appreciation for well-crafted things
—be it a suit or a whiskey—never goes out of style. Cheers to that!KNOB CREEK® KENTUCKY STRAIGHT RYE WHISKEY 5 0 % ALC./VOL.
© 2019 KNOB CREEK DISTILLING COMPANY, CLERMONT, KY.In Paid Partnership withOur Old Fashioned is
served up on a custom
Knob Creek® bar built by
James Schadewald/
Popular Mechanics.
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buildabar.WHY RYE?
* Rich Demerara Simple Syrup Recipe: 2 parts Demerara (turbinado) sugar, 1 part
hot (not boiling) water. Combine and stir until well incorporated. Can be stored in
refrigerator for 1 week.PREPARATION
Start by adding dashes of bitters to a
double Old Fashioned glass. Next, add
rich Demerara syrup.* Follow with
Knob Creek® Rye. Bring together by
adding a large, 2-inch ice cube and stirring
for 15-20 seconds. Finish by expressing
oils from wide swath of lemon peel over
surface of cocktail.INGREDIENTS- 2 parts Knob Creek® Rye
- 1 quarter part
rich Demerara syrup* - 3 dashes Hella®
Aromatic Bitters - Lemon peel
KNOB CREEK® RYE OLD FASHIONEDU
nlike bourbon, which is distilled from corn mash and
has a sweet, full-bodied fl avor, rye whiskey is made
with predominantly more rye grain in its mash—at least
51%—which results in a spicier, drier profi le that really
complements the sugar and bitters of an Old Fashioned.
In fact, many classic whiskey cocktails, including the
Old Fashioned, Sazerac, Manhattan, and whiskey sour,
were originally designed to be made with rye because the
dryness of the rye helps balance out the sweetness of
the other ingredients. It can also be paired with club soda
or ginger ale, while purists enjoy it straight, neat, or on the
rocks. And did we mention it goes great with everything
from ribs to pecan pie?
Because it’s a little brighter and more complex on the
palate, rye whiskey can take longer to drink, which is
just the thing if you’re looking to settle in for a relaxing
evening or a spirited conversation. And there’s nothing
old-fashioned about that.