381781 Fri Mar 16 12:06:05 -0700 2007 2 36 Spirits 0 2392637 Nice article on Rye Whiskey in today's San Francisco Chronicle http://sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2007/03/16/WIRYE.DTL Am thinking of changing my name to Ryeguy7... Fri Mar 16 12:06:05 -0700 2007 12275 wineguy7 1 2392722 Thanks for the link. I'm primarily a Scotch and Irish Whisk(e)y drinker but these sound fascinating. Fri Mar 16 12:24:29 -0700 2007 2392637 14507 Mutt 1 2396341 Absolutely worth trying. I had a Hirsch 18 year old several years ago and it was excellent. I now use rye -- Pikesville or Overholt, Sazerac if I can find it -- in whiskey based cocktails like a Manhattan or Sour, and it makes a huge difference. The rye is much drier than bourbon and as a result I think it works well in drinks that tend to have a sweet base anyway, like the Manhattan or Sour. Anyway, give it a try! Sat Mar 17 22:52:16 -0700 2007 2392637 10875 BHAppeal