rye whiskey

noun

1. rye ¹( defs 4, 5 ).

Word History and Origins

Origin of rye whiskey¹

An Americanism dating back to 1775–85

Example Sentences

Pollinator’s first product was a honey rye whiskey.

From Salon

The cocktail itself comprises equal parts rye whiskey, brandy, grenadine and lemon juice, and two parts rum, combined with ice in a cocktail shaker and topped with a lemon twist to make it look civilized.

From Seattle Times

The Italian spirits company said it will acquire a 70% interest in Wilderness Trail, a bourbon and rye whiskey producer in Danville, Kentucky.

From Seattle Times

Give your dad the makings of this cocktail — mainly a bottle of good rye whiskey and Angostura bitters — so that he can make one himself.

From Salon

Exports of bourbon, Tennessee whiskey and rye whiskey reached $975 million in 2021, up 15% from the prior year, according to a report issued by the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States.

From Seattle Times