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 Overall this represents one of the older American rye whiskeys on the market, as many of the brands that source from MGP release whiskeys aged between four and six years. Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 11 Apr. 2024 Ingredients: 1 ½ ounces St-Rémy Signature ½ ounce rye whiskey ¾ ounce roasted banana/clove-rich syrup 2 dashes of pimento bitters 2 dashes of aromatic bitters Absinthe Instructions: Begin by flame-rinsing your glass with absinthe. Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 26 Mar. 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 29 May. 2024.

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