rye whiskey

noun

: a whiskey distilled from rye or from rye and malt

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Are there still any bourbon drinkers out there who are hesitant about rye whiskey? Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 28 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 whiskey is believed to be a blend of 50% rice whiskey, 30% rye whiskey, and 20% bourbon. Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 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

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 29 May. 2026.

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