rye whiskey
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of rye whiskey
An Americanism dating back to 1775–85
Example Sentences
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But will the country as a whole come around to the idea of Maryland-style rye whiskey?
From Salon • Dec. 14, 2021
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 • Nov. 1, 2021
Oysters: Eat the Rich’s Brine Time happy hour, which runs from 5 to 7 p.m., features $1 Rappahannock River Oysters and a $6 oyster back shooter with rye whiskey.
From Washington Post • Sep. 8, 2016
John Uselton, who runs the distillery with his father-in-law, said he’s had brisk sales of Green Hat Gin while developing a rye whiskey he plans to age for five years.
From Slate • Mar. 8, 2013
The quantity of rye whiskey, compared to the other articles seemed pretty large.
From Between the Lines Secret Service Stories Told Fifty Years After by Smith, Henry Bascom
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