Why is it sometimes difficult to tell the difference between rye and bourbon whiskey?

05/04/20 • 34 min

Mark and Dan get down to the nitty gritty: what's the difference between bourbon and rye, and why do some of the latter taste like the former? It turns out, there's a lot of subtle differences that make a huge impact on flavor. But really, as with most things whiskey, it all comes down to the mash bill.

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