rye whiskey

noun

Definition of rye whiskey

: a whiskey distilled from rye or from rye and malt

Examples of rye whiskey in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web But the bourbon boom in the 2000s has helped bring back rye whiskey. — Chris Kenning, The Courier-Journal, "Push to return Kentucky-grown rye to quench America's bourbon boom shows promise," 9 Dec. 2020 Known for its Maryland-style rye whiskey, Sagamore Spirit was founded on Friday, May 13, 2016. — Jessica Poitevien, Travel + Leisure, "One Lucky Whiskey Lover Can Win a VIP Stay on Baltimore’s Waterfront Plus $10,000 Cash," 19 Nov. 2020 His countertop is repurposed Douglas fir from the Melvale Distillery’s rye whiskey tanks. — Jacques Kelly, baltimoresun.com, "Pie Time is a welcome addition to Patterson Park’s neighborhood scene, with plenty of old-school touches," 7 Nov. 2020 Republic Restoratives launched Purpose, a 100-proof straight rye whiskey, back in August, with 10 percent of sales donated to Fair Fight. — Washington Post, "Where to find food and drink specials for Election Day 2020," 30 Oct. 2020 Frisky Horchata: 100-proof rye whiskey, cinnamon syrup and horchata ($12). — Priscilla Totiyapungprasert, The Arizona Republic, "The team behind Ocotillo opened a Mexican restaurant in Phoenix. Here's what to expect," 20 Oct. 2020 Hochstadter’s Slow & Low Rock and Rye is a bottled Old Fashioned made with 84 proof straight rye whiskey, raw honey, navel orange peel, angostura bitters, and a pinch of rock candy. — Andrea Romano, Travel + Leisure, "This Cocktail Company Will Pay You to Take an Epic U.S. Road Trip in Its 'Whiskey Van'," 14 Oct. 2020 Each drink has a subtle twist, though, like the Modified Side Car, which gets a boozier boost from rye whiskey. — Janelle Bitker, SFChronicle.com, "Michelin-starred Commonwealth chefs reunite for new outdoor-only S.F. restaurant," 13 Oct. 2020 The bourbon and rye whiskey distillery offers a Grain to Glass Experience guided tour and tasting. — Gege Reed, The Courier-Journal, "Thirsty? These 20+ bourbon distilleries are offering socially-distanced tours in Kentucky," 24 May 2019

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“Rye whiskey.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rye%20whiskey. Accessed 3 Mar. 2021.

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