: a whiskey distilled from rye or from rye and malt
Examples of rye whiskey in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the WebBut with a price point of $600 per bottle, this limited-edition rye whiskey is aimed at whiskey connoisseurs and collectors, a bold move in the current market.—Rachel King, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024 The flavor was usually watered-down and sickly sweet, with an unpleasant alcohol burn and none of the complexity of a straight bourbon or rye whiskey.—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 12 Oct. 2024 The blend consists of 51% bourbon, 29% light whiskey, and 20% rye whiskey.—Gege Reed, The Courier-Journal, 1 Oct. 2024 The core bourbon and rye whiskeys are very popular, but there are a few other expressions that are released on a limited basis as well.—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 24 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for rye whiskey
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