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Rye alcohol

High-quality rye alcohol 

Nedstar's extensive product portfolio includes high-quality rye alcohol. Sourced from ethical ethanol producers and distributed worldwide, our rye neutral spirit is the ultimate product for your ethanol needs. 

What is rye alcohol? 

Rye alcohol belongs to the group of neutral grain spirits (GNS). Made out of high-quality rye, a raw material with high starch content, ethanol distilled from this grain is known to create very pure, clear, and neutral alcohol. With its alcohol content of > 96%/192 proof, it is a great neutral spirit for various food and industrial applications. 

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Rye alcohol

Specs & certifications

Alcohol by vol. at 20°C
Denaturant options
Odour
Colour
CAS registry number
Chemical formula
Methanol
pH level
GHS labelling
> 96%
DEP, MEK, Bitrex, TSDA 1-9, TBA, IPA, Euro denatured
Neutral
Colourless

64-17-5

C2H6O

< 2 g/hL
5.5 - 7.5

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How is rye alcohol produced? 

After carefully selecting and cleaning the rye, the grains are mixed with water and heated in a process called mashing. This converts the starch into sugars which are then fermented with the addition of yeast. After a few days, the mix becomes beer, so-called ‘wash’, with a low alcohol content of around 10% ABV / 20 proof. Finally, the wash is distilled to remove the majority of water, creating a solution that, with further distillation cycles, becomes mainly ethanol. 
 

Rye, as well as other grains like wheat and barley, are especially efficient in yielding many litres of ethanol with a smaller amount of grains used. Due to its purity, it also requires fewer distillation cycles, meaning faster and more energy-efficient production. 

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Applications of neutral rye spirit 

Rye alcohol is a popular ethanol product in both food and non-food sectors. Although the majority of rye is grown in Europe, it is a very popular raw material in the United States due to the production of rye whiskey. Other popular spirits that utilise rye are vodka and gin.

Outside of the spirits industry, rye alcohol is used in many industrial and commercial applications such as cosmetics, personal care products, and pharmaceuticals. Organic rye spirit is often preferred due to consumers’ growing awareness of and preference for environmentally friendly products. 

Rye-based bulk spirits we offer

40 - 80% ABV / 80 - 160 proof
Rye whiskey

Rye whiskey is a spirit made primarily from rye grain, known for its spicy, robust flavour profile and long-standing tradition in American and European distilling.

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35 – 55% ABV / 70 – 110 proof
Gin

Crafted from high-quality neutral alcohol and infused with botanicals, gin offers a crisp, aromatic base ideal for premium spirits and flavour innovations.

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Denaturants

If you require high-quality rye alcohol for non-food applications, we can denature it for you. By mixing the ethanol product with another chemical, it becomes unfit for human consumption, meaning that it is exempt from excise duty. You can choose from a variety of denaturing agents that fit your regional regulations such as DEP, MEK, Bitrex, IPA or Euro Denatured.

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Quality marks and certifications

Our rye alcohol is always REACH and ECHA Art. 95 certified. In addition, the product can also be certified as Kosher, Cosmos-approved or GMO-free.

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Reach

REACH provides guidelines for gathering and evaluating data about the characteristics and risks associated with various chemicals.

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GMO-free

GMO-free (Genetically Modified Organism) certification indicating products do not contain genetically modified organisms.

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EU organic

The EU organic certificate stands as a testament to the commitment of agricultural and industrial entities toward sustainable, environmentally friendly practices.

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USDA-NOP

The USDA Organic certification (USDA-NOP) sets and enforces U.S. standards for organic products, ensuring integrity and consistency since 2002.

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Frequently Asked Questions