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. — Hannah Hayes, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2026 The company’s most recent product, Vengrove said, is a six-year-old corn whiskey, in honor of the United States’ 250th birthday. — Emily M. Olson, Hartford Courant, 17 May 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 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 See All Example Sentences for corn whiskey

Word History

First Known Use

1780, in the meaning defined above

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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 8 Jul. 2026.

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