"... And good old boys were drinking whisky and rye..." What is rye?!


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"... And good old boys were drinking whisky and rye..." What is rye?



Answers: Rye (Secale cereale) is a grass grown extensively as a grain and forage crop. It is a member of the wheat tribe (Triticeae) and is closely related to barley and wheat. Rye grain is used for flour, rye bread, rye beer, some whiskies, some vodkas, and animal fodder. It can also be eaten whole, either as boiled rye berries, or by being rolled, similar to rolled oats.

Rye is a cereal and should not be confused with Ryegrass which is used for lawns, pasture, and hay for livestock. an alcoholic beverage. an alcoholic beverage Rye whisky is the canadian version of bourbon

rye is made from rye grains similar to wheat it is fermented and distilled bourbon is made from primarily corn Whiskey --- There are 3 types: bourbon, scotch and rye Rye is a hard liquor made from rye grain. it is wishkey made from a grain called rye Rye is a grain.Rye Whiskey is whiskey made with 2 or 3 parts rye added to a regular whiskey .



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