rye whiskey

noun

: a whiskey distilled from rye or from rye and malt

Examples of rye whiskey in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Ingredients: 1 ½ ounces St-Rémy Signature ½ ounce rye whiskey ¾ ounce roasted banana/clove-rich syrup 2 dashes of pimento bitters 2 dashes of aromatic bitters Absinthe Instructions: Begin by flame-rinsing your glass with absinthe. Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 26 Mar. 2024 On offer in February: Autumn in New Jersey, with apple brandy, lemon, orgeat and bitters, and the Fairbanks, with rye whiskey, apricot and bitters. Fritz Hahn, Washington Post, 28 Mar. 2024 St-Rémy Signature Banana Street Cocktail Immerse yourself in the inviting warmth of this cocktail, blending the unique flavors of St-Rémy Signature with roasted banana and clove, complemented by the depth of rye whiskey and an intriguing hint of absinthe. Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 26 Mar. 2024 Just a few weeks ago, the brand launched Batch 2 of its award-winning First West Rye, a lend of straight rye whiskeys from Kentucky, Indiana, and Tennessee aged for nine, seven, and six years and bottled at 105 proof. Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 26 Mar. 2024 With a robust rye whiskey, use a full ounce, as the above recipe indicates. Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 9 Mar. 2024 Balcones Rye Bottled in Bond: is the newest to our line and pairs so well with chocolate, coffee, and herbs or in any classic cocktail calling for a rye whiskey. Liza B. Zimmerman, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2024 Here's what's happening on Kentucky's bourbon scene this month: Buzzard's Roost Sipping Whiskey releases new American Whiskey Buzzard's Roost Sipping Whiskey is launching an all-new addition to its collection of super-premium bourbons and rye whiskeys: American Whiskey. The Courier-Journal, 7 Feb. 2024 El Milanese, for instance, is made with rye whiskey, Fino sherry, hydroalcoholic shallot and saffron. The Arizona Republic, 15 Feb. 2024

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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 19 Apr. 2024.

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