corn whisky

noun

The corn whisky of Illinois was an article of commerce which found its way to many markets.

She turned to a cupboard, and, taking out a bottle of corn whisky, laid it before him with a composure that jarred on the man.

In those days, before the 'revenue,' an article of rich corn whisky was made in small quantities by these Maryland farmers.

"Distillers of corn whisky who refuse to pay their taxes to the government," the youth replied.

The air rapidly grew heavy with the smell of unwashed bodies and of moist tobacco, and with the peculiar oily odor of corn whisky.

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