: a whiskey distilled from rye or from rye and malt
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Valparaiso University now has its own signature blend of rye whiskey thanks to a team of marketing students and Journeyman Distillery.—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026 But in 2016, the distillery decided to release a rye whiskey version of Booker’s that proved to be very popular (and very elusive).—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 23 Apr. 2026 There’s a Sazerac with rye whiskey and Creole bitters and a wine spritz with blood-orange aperitif and quince liqueur ($13-$14).—John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 9 Mar. 2026 Following the naming of Elijah Craig Rye Barrel Proof as Whiskey of the Year by Whiskey Advocate, the distillery continues to prove its strength in the rye whiskey category.—Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 21 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for rye whiskey