rye whiskey

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An Americanism dating back to 1775–85

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Republic Restoratives launched Purpose, a 100-proof straight rye whiskey, back in August, with 10 percent of sales donated to Fair Fight.

Rye whiskey has had a tough go of it, and Prohibition and two World Wars certainly didn't help.

But it does not have to be made in the United States to be called a rye whiskey like a bourbon does.

Rye whiskey is America's spirit, arguably even more than bourbon.

Revolutionary soldiers were given rye whiskey rations to get through the day.

They could produce rye whiskey just one day a year to meet demand.

Our sub-officers and privates received good pickled meat with vegetables, pumpernickel (black bread) and rye whiskey.

I will get a glass of water, and make you some pure grape wine, or French brandy, or corn or rye whiskey.

I will get a glass of water and make you some pure grape wine, or French brandy, or corn or rye whiskey.

As she ate she poured some rye-whiskey into her tin plate; to this she added figs, raisins and sugar, and then lighted it.

The quantity of rye whiskey, compared to the other articles seemed pretty large.

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