| Rating | Solver | Clue |
|---|---|---|
| RYE | Whisky grain | |
| BARLEY | A valuable grain, of the family of grasses, genus Hordeum, used for food, and for making malt, from which are prepared beer, ale, and whisky. | |
| MALT | Barley or other grain, steeped in water and dried in a kiln, thus forcing germination until the saccharine principle has been evolved. It is used in brewing and in the distillation of whisky. | |
| WHISKEY | ...toes, etc., especially in Scotland, Ireland, and the United States. In the United States, whisky is generally distilled from maize, rye, or whea... |