rye whiskey

American  

noun

1. rye.

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Etymology

Origin of rye whiskey

An Americanism dating back to 1775–85

Example Sentences

But will the country as a whole come around to the idea of Maryland-style rye whiskey?

From Salon

With the trade barrier coming down, Catoctin Creek Distillery in Virginia is looking to start reshipping its rye whiskey to EU markets, said Scott Harris, the distillery’s co-founder and general manager.

From Seattle Times

So while you can grab hazy IPAs and fruited sours, the menu also includes coconut porter, Belgian stout aged in rye whiskey barrels and a traditional English Extra Special Bitter.

From Washington Post

Bourbon, Tennessee whiskey and rye whiskey were left out of recent breakthroughs to start rebuilding U.S. trade relations with the European Union and the United Kingdom in the wake of Donald Trump’s presidency.

From Seattle Times

The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board is running a lottery for the opportunity to purchase one of 1,931 bottles of six varieties of Pappy bourbons and rye whiskey, it announced this week.

From Fox News