High rye backset in a bourbon mash

[Tammuz]

I was curious if anyone has tried this.method of using a rye backset in say a 60% corn 20% wheat 12% malted barley and 8% oats mash. If so does it impart a nice spicyness to the corn mash?

[8Ball]

Sounds like it will make a good bourbon. Go for it.

[Powder Monkey]

Haven’t tried this specifically but am generally a backset user for my whiskey mashes. I suspect for your end product 99.9% of people couldn’t tell if you used a high rye backset vs backset from your same recipe. If you want some rye flavor I’d just modify your grain bill.

But I’d love for you to do a side by side and prove me wrong.

[bilgriss]

Haven't done that specifically but I'm very interested in results if you do so. I can say that backset does have a flavor contribution, depending upon percentage used. And be careful with the percentage used. I'm not sure if spiciness will be the outcome specifically, but this seems like a nice bourbon start.

[Tammuz]

I'm wanting a smooth bourbon without being too sweet. I was hoping the backset would offer some flavor of rye without it's rough edges.

[scubatech]

Could also use triticale for best of both.

[OtisT]

I’ve not tried that specifically but I’ll bet you will notice it. Rye has a fairly distinct smell and taste that stands out. Please give it a try and let us all know how it turns out.