straight whiskey

noun

1. pure, unblended whiskey of 80 to 110 proof.

Word History and Origins

Origin of straight whiskey¹

An Americanism dating back to 1860–65

Example Sentences

When the leaves start to change but you're not quite ready to drink hot chocolate or straight whiskey by a crackling fire, sip on what we like to call a transitional beverage.

From Salon

Patton’s pace is a bit faster and more taut, his voice smoother — more bourbon and Coke than straight whiskey.

From Seattle Times

She doesn’t drink whiskey straight — straight whiskey reminds her of work, she said.

From Seattle Times

On August 29, 1935, immediately following the fall of Prohibition, the Federal Alcohol Administration Act established the guidelines for four styles of American Straight Whiskey: Bourbon, rye, malt, and wheat.

From Golf Digest

We also tried the Little Toad Creek straight whiskey, which we thought needed more aging, as it was raw and sharp.

From Washington Post