corn whiskey

noun

: whiskey distilled from a mash made up of not less than 80 percent corn compare bourbon

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Kansas City Whiskey is a blend of bourbon, rye, and light corn whiskey with a bit of Oloroso sherry in the mix to add some flavor (there’s a limited-edition version of this whiskey as well called Monogram). Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 1 June 2025 The sales attracted large crowds of people from all walks of life who came to gamble on races, sip corn whiskey and fill their rumbling tummies. Brian Bennett, New York Times, 2 May 2025 Mike is more familiar with corn whiskey, but El-P has his own special history with mezcal. Adlan Jackson, Bon Appétit, 4 Mar. 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. Julia Eskins, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 June 2024 Straight Bourbon Whiskey is the third in the series, following last year’s 20-year-old corn whiskey and 2022’s 17-year-old bourbon. Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 7 Feb. 2024 The margaritas are stellar, but so are the cocktails made with unexpected Mexican spirits, like purple corn whiskey. Chelsea Brasted, Southern Living, 23 Aug. 2023 If Mellow Corn is corn whiskey, this is corn whiskey. Tony Sachs, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2023 The bar menu features eight custom cocktails made with corn whiskey, mezcal, bourbon, rums, tequila and vodka with names like Bolo Tie, Electric Cowboy and Daisy Dukes. Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Apr. 2023

Word History

First Known Use

1780, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of corn whiskey was in 1780

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“Corn whiskey.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/corn%20whiskey. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.

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