blended whiskey

noun

1. whiskey that is a blend of two or more whiskeys, or of whiskey and neutral spirits, and that contains at least 20 percent of 100-proof straight whiskey by volume after blending.

Word History and Origins

Origin of blended whiskey¹

First recorded in 1935–40

Example Sentences

She opted for Tullamore Dew, a blended whiskey, because she thought it “wouldn’t have too much tannin or too much spice that would be too dominant. It has a lot more fruity notes,” she says.

From Washington Post

Historically, American blended whiskey has been held in low regard, in large part because regulations allow it to contain as little as 20 percent whiskey, with the rest being neutral grain alcohol — vodka, basically.

From New York Times

Marlena removes a bottle of blended whiskey, pauses, looks at August, and then puts it back.

From Literature

DeHart ranks as one of the few female distillery founders and whiskey blenders in the United States, and has worked to elevate the category of blended whiskey.

From Fox News

So I went to a couple of big stores and said, ‘Hey buddy, can you show me where your American blended whiskey is?’

From Fox News