rye whiskey

noun

: a whiskey distilled from rye or from rye and malt

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The lineup consists of bourbon and rye whiskey bottled at 100 proof, along with some higher-proof single barrels and a few special editions like the Bourbon x Rye and Blender’s Edition. Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 26 June 2026 The 2026 version—which hit the market in May—starts similarly to its predecessors, with a blend of bourbons and rye whiskeys aged between four and 12 years. David Thomas Tao, Forbes.com, 21 June 2026 Replace the rye whiskey with 1 1/2 ounces Abstinence Cape Spice and the Orijin bitters with 1/4 ounce cinnamon syrup. Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 9 June 2026 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 4 Jul. 2026.

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