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straight whiskey

American  

noun

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

Etymology

Origin of straight whiskey

An Americanism dating back to 1860–65

Example Sentences

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In the U. S. there were on Dec. 6, 2,000,000 gal. of straight whiskey.

From Time Magazine Archive

Schenley Distillers Corp. already has a cheap, fas selling straight whiskey in Old Quaker.

From Time Magazine Archive

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