rye whiskey

noun

: a whiskey distilled from rye or from rye and malt

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Shareable plates accompany spirit-forward libations such as The Grand Bucharest, a mix of Jack Daniel’s rye whiskey, Aperol, grapefruit, blueberries, and rosemary. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 May 2026 In addition to Kentucky straight bourbon, this distillery also produces malted rye whiskey and single-barrel blends. Michelle Polizzi, Southern Living, 1 May 2026 Valparaiso University now has its own signature blend of rye whiskey thanks to a team of marketing students and Journeyman Distillery. Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026 Fletcher says this difference is due to the relatively lower amount of corn oil in the rye whiskey. David Thomas Tao, Forbes.com, 27 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for rye whiskey

Word History

First Known Use

1785, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 13 May. 2026.

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