How Heirloom Grains Change the Way Whiskey Tastes, And 7 Bottles to Try

How Heirloom Grains Change the Way Whiskey Tastes, And 7 Bottles to Try

Forgotten heritage grains — corn, rye, wheat, and barley — are being used to craft distinctive and complex whiskeys. Here are the bottles to start with.Food & Wine / Ironroot Republic Distillery, WhistlePig Whiskey, Jeptha Creed DistilleryKey TakeawaysA new wave of whiskey makers is turning to heirloom grains—heritage varieties of corn, rye, wheat, and barley—to craft distinctive, grain-forward spirits with complex flavor and character.These whi…