Rye varietal study for making whiskey

Research sources, reviews and links to information relating to distillation.

Moderator: Site Moderator

Post Reply
User avatar
Tōtōchtin
Member
Posts: 573
Joined: Sun Jul 03, 2022 5:13 pm

Rye varietal study for making whiskey

Post by Tōtōchtin »

I couldn't find a library thread so I put this here.
https://farnorthspirits.com/rye-study/
JK
Si vis pacem, para bellum
User avatar
Saltbush Bill
Site Mod
Posts: 9675
Joined: Thu Mar 17, 2011 2:13 am
Location: Northern NSW Australia

Re: Rye varietal study for making whiskey

Post by Saltbush Bill »

The swear factor part of that should be very interesting to those who use rye, and quite useful to make the job easier.
Dougmatt
Site Donor
Site Donor
Posts: 603
Joined: Mon Jun 14, 2021 6:14 pm
Location: Wherever Delta Flies

Re: Rye varietal study for making whiskey

Post by Dougmatt »

Great resource. I do love the swear factor:

“ Another way to look at this score is as a “swear factor” with a score of 4-5 meaning that one could comfortably cook this variety in front of your grandmother, all the way down to a score of 1, recommended to be cooked in the company of sailors and/or distillers only “

Luckily I spent 10 years in the navy,…
I just read an article about the dangers of drinking that scared the crap out of me.

That’s it. No more reading!
OtisT
Master of Distillation
Posts: 3179
Joined: Sat Oct 24, 2015 11:59 am
Location: Pacific Northwest

Re: Rye varietal study for making whiskey

Post by OtisT »

Thanks for sharing. Lots of good stuff here.

In general I’ve gone from a 1 to a 3 just through research and practice. Hopefully working my way to a 4 or 5 some day with the right tools and more experience.

I just looked at my last few rye purchases and notice they don’t list the grain variety. I’ll have to start asking for and logging this. I’ve noticed that there is a huge difference in smell/taste from one rye to another and now I know that the variety can be one factor in this.

Otis
Otis’ Pot and Thumper, Dimroth Condenser: Pot-n-Thumper/Dimroth
Learning to Toast: Toasting Wood
Polishing Spirits with Fruitwood: Fruitwood
Badmotivator’s Barrels: Badmo Barrels
User avatar
Saltbush Bill
Site Mod
Posts: 9675
Joined: Thu Mar 17, 2011 2:13 am
Location: Northern NSW Australia

Re: Rye varietal study for making whiskey

Post by Saltbush Bill »

If you can find the right variety that gets a 10 for flavour, and a 5 for ease of use your on a winner Otis.
Bradster68
Site Donor
Site Donor
Posts: 2196
Joined: Mon Dec 06, 2021 9:57 am
Location: Canada

Re: Rye varietal study for making whiskey

Post by Bradster68 »

:thumbup: +1 OtisT. I'll be watching grain types also. And see what info I can get.
Someone just mentioned to me they use a viking rye. We assumed most rye malts could be used interchangeably in his recipe. Now iv read this and it appears that might not be the case.
I guess making some more rye whiskey will be the only way to test this theory.
I drink so much now,on the back of my license it's a list of organs I need.
Bradster68
Site Donor
Site Donor
Posts: 2196
Joined: Mon Dec 06, 2021 9:57 am
Location: Canada

Re: Rye varietal study for making whiskey

Post by Bradster68 »

Jaliscokid wrote: Wed Dec 14, 2022 9:42 am I couldn't find a library thread so I put this here.
https://farnorthspirits.com/rye-study/
JK
Interesting post JCK.🍻
I drink so much now,on the back of my license it's a list of organs I need.
User avatar
Ben
Site Donor
Site Donor
Posts: 1292
Joined: Mon Oct 05, 2020 6:13 am
Location: Colorado

Re: Rye varietal study for making whiskey

Post by Ben »

Viking is probably not using one grain for their malt. They are probably sourcing from a multiple farms, and getting a few plantings from each farm. What you are getting from any maltster varies through the season.

Triticale is a wheat/rye hybrid. Interesting inclusion in the article.
:)
User avatar
6 Row Joe
Rumrunner
Posts: 738
Joined: Mon Apr 16, 2018 1:16 pm

Re: Rye varietal study for making whiskey

Post by 6 Row Joe »

Jaliscokid wrote: Wed Dec 14, 2022 9:42 am I couldn't find a library thread so I put this here.
https://farnorthspirits.com/rye-study/
JK
A friend picked up a couple of their bottles. If you are a rye guy this is hoid stuff. Irlt tastes home made to me. Like our stuff.
I don't drink alcohol, I drink distilled spirits.
Therefore I'm not a alcoholic, I'm spiritual.
Bradster68
Site Donor
Site Donor
Posts: 2196
Joined: Mon Dec 06, 2021 9:57 am
Location: Canada

Re: Rye varietal study for making whiskey

Post by Bradster68 »

Ben wrote: Thu Dec 15, 2022 7:47 am Viking is probably not using one grain for their malt. They are probably sourcing from a multiple farms, and getting a few plantings from each farm. What you are getting from any maltster varies through the season.

Triticale is a wheat/rye hybrid. Interesting inclusion in the article.
Oh great, now I gotta start farming rye.🤣🤣
I drink so much now,on the back of my license it's a list of organs I need.
Post Reply