1
: a hardy annual grass (Secale cereale) that is widely grown for grain and as a cover crop
2
: the seeds of rye
3
4
: a male member of the Roma
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Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 13 July 2025
Among American whiskey fans, Woodinville Whiskey Co. has gradually made a name for itself with reliable bourbon and rye.
—David Thomas Tao, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
One lucky winner will take home the entire 2024 Buffalo Trace Antique Collection, a series of limited-edition bourbons and ryes from the Buffalo Trace Distillery.
—Kaycee Sloan, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Here are 3 new releases to try this month
As for visiting the campus — where bourbon, rye and vodka are made — the distillery center will be closed at least through April 13, though the company intends to open with modifications early next week.
—Matthew Glowicki, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
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The distillery also has its own brands, including the Origin Series of bourbon and rye that is produced in-house.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 13 July 2025
Among American whiskey fans, Woodinville Whiskey Co. has gradually made a name for itself with reliable bourbon and rye.
—David Thomas Tao, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
One lucky winner will take home the entire 2024 Buffalo Trace Antique Collection, a series of limited-edition bourbons and ryes from the Buffalo Trace Distillery.
—Kaycee Sloan, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Here are 3 new releases to try this month
As for visiting the campus — where bourbon, rye and vodka are made — the distillery center will be closed at least through April 13, though the company intends to open with modifications early next week.
—Matthew Glowicki, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
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“Rye.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rye. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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rye
noun1
: a hardy annual grass (Secale cereale) that is widely grown for grain and as a cover crop
2
: the seeds of rye used for bread flour, whiskey manufacture, feed for farm animals (as poultry), and especially formerly in the roasted state as a coffee substitute
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