blended whiskey

American  

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.

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Etymology

Origin of blended whiskey

First recorded in 1935–40

Example Sentences

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

All three companies also have interests in blended whiskey.

From Los Angeles Times

A previous owner had turned Four Roses into a blended whiskey for U.S. consumption, while shipping the straight bourbons to foreign markets.

From Seattle Times

“Jamo,” as it’s often referred to by dude-bros, is a lighter, blended whiskey, and it’s by far the best-selling Irish whiskey in the world.

From Washington Post