rye whiskey

noun

: a whiskey distilled from rye or from rye and malt

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To the surprise of many consumers, Bulleit recently re-introduced their 12 year rye whiskey. David Thomas Tao, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024 How would this environment differ from one for a rye whiskey or an American single malt? Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024 There are differences between bourbon, scotch, Irish whiskey, rye whiskey, and Japanese whiskey (and others). Paul Feinstein, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Dec. 2024 For the past two years, Vermont distillery WhistlePig has taken its name quite literally and released a limited-edition pig decanter filled with rye whiskey that pours straight from the rear of the porcine bottle. Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 16 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for rye whiskey 

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 5 Jan. 2025.

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