Irish whiskey

noun

: whiskey made in Ireland chiefly of barley

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Look for the Psycho Monkey with Irish whiskey, Venezuelan rums, banana, mango, and chocolate mole bitters or the Tribal Council made with mezcal, ginger-hibiscus, lemon and dry vermouth ($12). Joe Mutascio, IndyStar, 20 Feb. 2026 The new Moscatel Wine Cask Edition serves its purpose well, however, offering a new take on a classic single pot still that any fan of the brand, or Irish whiskey in general, should try. Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 15 Feb. 2026 To wit, sales of super premium Irish whiskey have soared by 2,800% over the past two decades, according to data from the Distilled Spirits Council. Brad Japhe, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026 Rather, they're made with equal parts Jameson Irish whiskey, peach schnapps and sour mix, with a splash of lemon-lime soda, Foley said. Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 16 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for Irish whiskey

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1745, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Irish whiskey was circa 1745

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“Irish whiskey.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Irish%20whiskey. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.

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