The Thirsty Traveler
Canada: Rye Whiskey
S4 • E6 Oct 9, 2006 30m
Rye Whiskey Rocks!
"Go West, young man!" was a popular cry during the late 1800s. And the Thirsty Traveler takes this advice to heart as he ventures across the prairies of western Canada in search of Canadian Rye Whisky. Back in the day, American bootleggers favored Canadian whisky and frequently crossed the border to conduct "business", eventually leading to the Northwest Mounted Police being called in to restore order. Today, there is global allure to this popular libation. And the Thirsty Traveler will do his best to uncover the fascination behind Canadian Whisky.
"Go West, young man!" was a popular cry during the late 1800s. And the Thirsty Traveler takes this advice to heart as he ventures across the prairies of western Canada in search of Canadian Rye Whisky. Back in the day, American bootleggers favored Canadian whisky and frequently crossed the border to conduct "business", eventually leading to the Northwest Mounted Police being called in to restore order. Today, there is global allure to this popular libation. And the Thirsty Traveler will do his best to uncover the fascination behind Canadian Whisky.