corn whiskey
noun
: whiskey distilled from a mash made up of not less than 80 percent corn compare bourbon
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Spirits can be swirled and sipped as is, or transformed into studied cocktails like a zingy, earthy corn sour with elote mezcal, corn liqueur, corn whiskey, and a smoky Mayan liquor called pox.
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The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 Sep. 2025
The presence of both corn whiskey—which doesn’t need to age in new oak—and a well-aged rye/malt component are clearly on display here, with unique, rich sweetness, lots of varied spice and fruit.
—Chris Perugini, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
As demand for spirits like tequila and mezcal continues to grow, some enthusiasts are looking further afield for distinctive, artisanal Mexican products such as heirloom corn whiskey, gin, and less-familiar agave products like raicilla and bacanora.
—Ryan Craggs, Travel + Leisure, 12 Aug. 2025
Prior to that, there were Monogram blends that were just bourbon, just rye, or a combination of corn whiskey and rye.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 20 June 2025
Learn the differences among corn whiskey, rye whiskey, and wheat whiskey.
—Emily Temple
september 26, Literary Hub, 26 Sep. 2018
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The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 Sep. 2025
The presence of both corn whiskey—which doesn’t need to age in new oak—and a well-aged rye/malt component are clearly on display here, with unique, rich sweetness, lots of varied spice and fruit.
—Chris Perugini, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
As demand for spirits like tequila and mezcal continues to grow, some enthusiasts are looking further afield for distinctive, artisanal Mexican products such as heirloom corn whiskey, gin, and less-familiar agave products like raicilla and bacanora.
—Ryan Craggs, Travel + Leisure, 12 Aug. 2025
Prior to that, there were Monogram blends that were just bourbon, just rye, or a combination of corn whiskey and rye.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 20 June 2025
Learn the differences among corn whiskey, rye whiskey, and wheat whiskey.
—Emily Temple
september 26, Literary Hub, 26 Sep. 2018
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“Corn whiskey.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/corn%20whiskey. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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