rye whiskey

noun

: a whiskey distilled from rye or from rye and malt

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Autumn and the upcoming holiday season provide an ideal setting for enjoying rye whiskey thanks to this warming character, which complements the cooler temperatures and festive gatherings. Rachel King, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024 The other members of the Collection are Basil Hayden, Knob Creek, and Booker’s, all of which release a range of fantastic bourbons and rye whiskeys (the latter two in particular). Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 29 Oct. 2024 Ingredients • 1 ½ oz. rye whiskey • Ginger ale, to top • 1 dropperful Tribe CBD oil Directions • Place a few ice cubes in a highball glass. Rowan Briggs, The Mercury News, 28 Oct. 2024 Inspired by the bartender who first used rye whiskey in the original Sazerac cocktail, Thomas H. Handy is bottled directly from the barrel, honoring its traditional method from over a century ago. Emily Price, Forbes, 28 Oct. 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 21 Nov. 2024.

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