rye vs whiskey

[Chris]

Hi all, I was just getting ready to go to the club :, and was drinking some Canadian Club. I seem to remember that the commercial for it said it was a rye, but, it says whiskey on the bottle. Does anyone know what the difference between rye and whiskey is? (my gf thinks that the 2 terms are interchangeable).

I guess Ill have to wait for the commercial to findout about my memory, though

[Toksin]

Isn't rye used to make whiskey?

[Steel]

From what I rememeber; yes
Rum = cane sugar
Vodka = potato
Whiskey = rye (or corn too?)
beer = barley malt/hops
durrr.. what other alcohols are there?

[Moppie]

Vodka can be made from other things as well, including many grains.

Whiskey can also be made from Potatos, or Rye, or Wheat, or cane sugar etc etc.

It comes down to the fermentation process used, which varys with geographic location.

[Chris]

so, Canadian club can be considered whiskey or rye? I love it cuz its kinda like crown royal, only smother, and cheaper

[Steel]

well.. i meant in general