美國威知識：黑麥威士忌 vs. 波本威士忌
Whiskey: Bourbon vs. Rye
美國威士忌主要分為波本同黑麥兩大派別，兩者又有何分別？
波本威士忌規定用51%以上嘅粟米，按穀物比例與產地細分成Traditional, High-Rye, High-Wheat同Tennessee四種類別。只有陳年兩年才可叫”Straight Bourbon”。粟米比例較多口感自然偏甜，而黑麥威士忌卻剛好相反。
黑麥威士忌 (Rye Whiskey)做法與波本威士忌相近，只是必須要用最少51%黑麥釀造。有部分更用上95-100%黑麥釀造。由於以黑麥為原材料，口感自然偏乾，亦帶有較多辛香味。
如果將兩者以電影作比喻，喝波本威士忌就如看了一齣《時光倒流七十年》，充滿浪漫和溫柔的氛圍叫人回味；而喝黑麥威士忌時則適合看公路電影，如《二百萬奪命奇案》，表面粗獷卻暗藏深度。
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American whiskey usually falls into two types: Rye and Bourbon. But how are they different? To start with, regulatory laws state that a bourbon must be made with at least 51% corn. It is then sorted into Traditional, High-Rye, High-Wheat and Tennessee according to the grain ratio and region. Only after aging for 2 years can a whisky be called “Straight Bourbon”. Higher ratio of corn results in the signature sweetness; with more rye, on the contrary, comes more spiciness.
The making of Rye Whiskey is similar to bourbon – with at least 51% or rye instead of corn. It’s not uncommon to find brands using 95-100% rye. Rye whiskey tastes dry in the mouth, with spicy aroma.
If we pair bourbon and rye with movies, a good glass of bourbon goes with “Somewhere In Time” – filled with romance and softness, whereas rye best pair with a road movie, like “No Country For Old Men” - rough on the surface but with great depth.
伸延閱讀 | Reference https://thecocktailnovice.com/rye-vs-bourbon-whats-the-difference/