Rye styles: 1) Kentucky-style (51-65% rye): Sazerac, Knob Creek Rye. Softer, less spice. 2) MGP-sourced (95% rye, Indiana distillate): Bulleit Rye, James E. Pepper, many craft labels. Spicy and dry. 3) Empire-style (NY/PA/etc. local rye): Hudson, Catoctin Creek. Heritage style, often pot-distilled. Sazerac classic and Old Fashioned with rye showcase the spice.