: a whiskey distilled from rye or from rye and malt
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The main one is rye whiskey—good start.—Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 3 Jan. 2026 Guests can also drink from a seasonal cocktail menu highlighting the distillery's rye whiskey and bourbon selection.—Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 11 Dec. 2025 This year also marks the first time that rye whiskey has ever topped Whisky Advocate’s annual rankings.—Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 11 Dec. 2025 Where bourbon must be made with at least 51% corn, rye whiskey must be made from at least 51% rye.—Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for rye whiskey