Whiskey N' Rye Whiskey N' Rye Whiskey N' Rye is an American roots rock band out of Seattle, Washington, United States, known for its explosive live show. The band was formed in 2013 by singer/songwriter Philip Lindholm, and has since released two albums to critical acclaim. Whiskey N' Rye's first album was the eponymously titled album "Whiskey N' Rye," released on March 28, 2014. The album featured the single "Bootlegger," which was picked up on AAA radio across the country. The band was thereafter invited to perform on Blues To Do television, at the House of Blues in Hollywood, and do an in-studio
American whiskey to by combining the term "straight" with the term for the type of whiskey. For example, a rye whiskey that meets this definition is called a "straight rye whiskey". Unqualified "whiskey" without a grain type identification such as "bourbon", "rye", or "corn" must be distilled at less than 95% alcohol by volume (190 proof) from a fermented mash of grain in such a manner that the distillate possesses the taste, aroma, and characteristics generally attributed to whiskey. It must be stored in oak containers – charred new oak is not required – and bottled at no less than 40% alcohol