corn whiskey
noun
: whiskey distilled from a mash made up of not less than 80 percent corn compare bourbon
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Beyond bourbon, there is also malt whiskey, corn whiskey, blended whiskey, and more.
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Hannah Hayes, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2026
On the palate, sweet, mature corn whiskey prevails with syrupy caramel, honey, and baked apple, complemented by spices from the Indiana rye: black pepper, mint, clove, vanilla, and a hint of eucalyptus.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 25 Mar. 2026
The 2023 release was a 20-year-old corn whiskey, the 2024 was a straight bourbon aged for 18 years, and last year’s release was a 19-year-old wheat whiskey.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 3 Mar. 2026
Abasolo’s corn whiskey employs 100% nixtamalized Cacahuazintle corn.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 7 Oct. 2025
As demand for spirits like tequila and mezcal continues to grow, some enthusiasts are looking further afield for distinctive, artisanal Mexican products such as heirloom corn whiskey, gin, and less-familiar agave products like raicilla and bacanora.
—Ryan Craggs, Travel + Leisure, 12 Aug. 2025
As the Kentucky Bourbon Trail—the official route that includes dozens of distillers of America’s Spirit (the corn whiskey distilled in oak barrels that’s only made here)—celebrates its 25th anniversary, there’s never been a better time to experience it.
—Caroline Eubanks, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 June 2024
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Hannah Hayes, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2026
On the palate, sweet, mature corn whiskey prevails with syrupy caramel, honey, and baked apple, complemented by spices from the Indiana rye: black pepper, mint, clove, vanilla, and a hint of eucalyptus.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 25 Mar. 2026
The 2023 release was a 20-year-old corn whiskey, the 2024 was a straight bourbon aged for 18 years, and last year’s release was a 19-year-old wheat whiskey.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 3 Mar. 2026
Abasolo’s corn whiskey employs 100% nixtamalized Cacahuazintle corn.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 7 Oct. 2025
As demand for spirits like tequila and mezcal continues to grow, some enthusiasts are looking further afield for distinctive, artisanal Mexican products such as heirloom corn whiskey, gin, and less-familiar agave products like raicilla and bacanora.
—Ryan Craggs, Travel + Leisure, 12 Aug. 2025
As the Kentucky Bourbon Trail—the official route that includes dozens of distillers of America’s Spirit (the corn whiskey distilled in oak barrels that’s only made here)—celebrates its 25th anniversary, there’s never been a better time to experience it.
—Caroline Eubanks, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 June 2024
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“Corn whiskey.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/corn%20whiskey. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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