🥃 Woodford Reserve Rye
Woodford Reserve rye whiskey: 53% rye in the mash; 45.2% ABV (90.4 proof).
Woodford Reserve Rye is a rye whiskey from the Woodford Reserve brand. According to the official page, the mash contains 53% rye, which is more than the minimum of 51%, and the recipe follows early rye whiskeys made before Prohibition. Its strength is 45.2% ABV, or 90.4 proof.
Under the US standard 27 CFR § 5.143, rye whiskey is made with at least 51% rye, distilled to no more than 160 proof and entered into new charred oak barrels at no more than 125 proof. The official page does not state the aging period or the rest of the mash bill, so we do not give them. This release is a whiskey, but it is not a bourbon.
Why it matters to you. Rye usually gives a spicier, drier character than corn, so compare this release with Woodford Reserve Kentucky Straight Bourbon and with other rye whiskeys, such as Jack Daniel's Tennessee Rye. Read the label. The WHO reminds us that there is no safe level of alcohol consumption.
Facts
| Legal basis | 27 CFR § 5.143 (USA), rye whiskey standard |
|---|---|
| EU category | 2 — whisky/whiskey |
| Raw material | rye — 53% of the mash according to the official page |
| Alcohol (% vol.) | 45.2% ABV (90.4 proof) |
How it connects to Spirits
🥃 Woodford Reserve Rye → affects → 🍷 Alcohol and health ← affects ← 🥃 Spirits
Links
- Made from
- 🥃 Rye and corn in whisky
- What it affects
- 🍷 Alcohol and health, 🍷 Drunk driving
- Part of
- 🥃 Woodford Reserve, 🥃 Straight rye whiskey
- Similar and different
- 🥃 Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Rye, 🥃 Old Forester Rye, 🥃 Elijah Craig Straight Rye
Frequently asked questions
Is Woodford Reserve Rye a bourbon?
No. Bourbon requires at least 51% corn, while the main grain here is rye, 53% according to the website.
How much rye is in the mash?
53% according to the official page of the release.
What is the strength?
45.2% ABV, or 90.4 proof.
What to read next
- 🍷 Alcohol and health — Alcohol in any drink is harmful in large amounts, and the risks grow with the quantity.
- 🥃 Rye and corn in whisky — Grain in the name of American whiskey: bourbon is at least 51% corn, rye at least 51% rye, corn whiskey at least 80% corn.
- 🥃 Elijah Craig Straight Rye — Rye whiskey of the Elijah Craig brand: a Kentucky straight rye with 51% rye in the mash; 47% ABV (94 proof), no age statement.
- 🍷 Drunk driving — Never drive after drinking wine: alcohol slows your reactions.
- 🥃 Old Forester Rye — Rye whiskey from Old Forester: a Kentucky straight rye with a mash of 65% rye, 50% ABV (100 proof), since 2019.
Similar
🥃 Woodford Reserve Wheat · 🥃 Woodford Reserve Kentucky Straight Bourbon · 🥃 Woodford Reserve Double Oaked · 🥃 Woodford Reserve Malt · 🥃 Uncle Nearest Straight Rye Whiskey · 🥃 Old Forester Rye
⚠️ Spirit drinks contain alcohol and are for adults only. Alcohol harms health. Do not drink during pregnancy or before driving; check the label for ingredients and possible allergens.
Sources
- Woodford Reserve (official site): Rye Whiskey, 53 % rye mash bill, 45.2 % ABV / 90.4 proof
- Woodford Reserve (official site): range of expressions
- 27 CFR § 5.143 (US): standards of identity for whisky: bourbon, rye, wheat, malt (min. 51 % of the named grain, new charred oak, distillation max. 160 proof, barrel entry max. 125 proof)
- WHO/Europe: No level of alcohol consumption is safe for our health (04.01.2023)