: a whiskey distilled from rye or from rye and malt
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This new rye whiskey started its life in Illinois, specifically at Chicago craft distillery Koval, which makes some very… interesting spirits (the Koopers trained there as distillers).—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 31 May 2026 Michter's is bringing back one of its most coveted rye whiskeys this summer.—Emily Price, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026 Try the Nutty and Nice (almost like a dessert) made with rye whiskey, cream sherry, coconut rum, Thai coffee, caramel, peanut punch foam, and some beautiful spices(can be made without peanuts)(can be made without peanuts).—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 May 2026 The cocktail list, on the other hand, is creative and fun — the Smoke Signal is a boozy treat for mezcal lovers, and the Fly by Night brightens up rye whiskey with fig and lemon.—Kate Williams, AJC.com, 22 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for rye whiskey