Is Canadian whisky always 'rye'?

Canadian whisky is colloquially called 'rye' in Canada regardless of actual grain composition. Regulations do not require any specific grain, though some Canadian whiskies are in fact 100% rye (Alberta Premium, Lot 40).

Why is the '9.09% rule' significant?

Canadian regulations uniquely permit adding up to 1/11 (9.09%) by volume of other spirits or wines to a Canadian whisky blend, provided they are at least two years old. The provision originally accommodated cross-border trade and remains a distinctive Canadian feature.

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