"If you prefer a little more spice, there's always rye whiskey - before you even start, you should learn the difference between bourbon and rye - but with hundreds of bottles available, how in the world is one supposed to choose? You go to the professionals, of course. People who work with whiskey every day always have a recommendation when you just don't know which brand to pick."
"Kentucky may be known as the whiskey state, but that doesn't mean it's the only state distilling the spirit. These days it seems you can make whiskey anywhere and Andrew Forrester, The Last Refuge's general manager, believes whiskey drinkers should definitely check out Texas. "Texas whiskey, in general, is having a moment," declares Forrester, "and Balcones is one of the standout producers.""
Whiskey offers many styles, from straight American whiskey and sweet bourbon to Scotch, Irish whisky, and spicier rye. Professional tasters and industry workers routinely recommend specific bottles to help consumers choose among hundreds of options. The focus here is on rye whiskey and eleven highly recommended bottles that range from widely available to harder-to-find craft releases. Texas whiskey is gaining prominence; Balcones of Waco began in a 2008 welding shop and released its first expression, Baby Blue Straight Corn Whisky, in 2009 using roasted blue corn. Balcones expanded its lineup and added a rye expression in 2023.
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