rye whiskey

noun

: a whiskey distilled from rye or from rye and malt

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Along the way, there have been some other expressions as well, including single barrel, barrel-proof whiskeys, a series of excellent cask-strength American single malts, and rye whiskeys made with different grain varietals. Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 29 June 2025 Redemption was founded in 2010, and initially the brand’s focus was on rye whiskey. Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 15 June 2025 This marks the first time that a rye whiskey is part of the President’s Choice line, although the distillery does have a single barrel rye in its portfolio that is bottled unfiltered and at barrel strength. Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 5 June 2025 Rye Whiskey Larrikin Bourbon Co, Larrikin Single Barrel Rye, 60.7% ABV A single-barrel rye whiskey known for its spicy and robust flavor. Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025 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. 2025.

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