American Rye: A Guide to the Nation’s Original Spirit

SIGNED COPIES AVAILABLE Author: Clay Risen Publisher: Scott & Nix Format: Hardcover with o-band Size: 5 x 9" Pages: 266 ISBN: 978-1-935622-75-8 Price: $29.95 What is going on with rye whiskey? Suddenly it seems, bourbon drinkers are turning to rye as their drink of choice. And just as suddenly, the market is flooding with new offerings of this “old fashioned” spirit. Bartenders have long relied on its spicy and herbaceous flavors—and the high proof—for cocktails. But the growth from just a few brands 10 years ago to several hundred today is unprecedented in the spirits world. Why rye? What separates it from bourbon, Tennessee, and single malt whiskey? What is “Pennsylvania” and “Maryland-style” rye? How do you pick the right rye for your weekend cocktails and which rye might one reserve for siping with a close friend? And what are the best value for money selections?  Now author and spirits expert Clay Risen brings an authoritative road map to the phenomena of rye. Risen says, “I’