rye whiskey

noun

: a whiskey distilled from rye or from rye and malt

Examples of rye whiskey in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web This operation is focused on making rye whiskey, but also has this affordable vodka in its lineup, distilled from corn and water from the Catskill Mountains. Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 6 Aug. 2024 Also, because the secondary barrels are both charred and toasted, this whiskey still qualifies as a straight rye whiskey per the legal guidelines. Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 23 July 2024 Old Forester is known for keeping keeping it simple with its affordable bourbons and rye whiskeys, but also entering the pantheon of unicorn whiskeys with its annual Birthday Bourbon release. Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 10 July 2024 Knob Creek Tasting Experience: Guided tasting experience featuring Knob Creek’s small-batch bourbons and rye whiskeys. Gege Reed, The Courier-Journal, 1 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for rye whiskey 

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Word History

First Known Use

1785, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of rye whiskey was in 1785

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“Rye whiskey.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rye%20whiskey. Accessed 20 Aug. 2024.

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