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 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 But 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 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 31 Oct. 2024.

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