Irish whiskey

noun

: whiskey made in Ireland chiefly of barley

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This truckle of aged cheddar cheese is made with Irish whiskey for an extra burst of flavor. Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 27 Feb. 2026 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 Consider Guinness with oysters on the half shell at Manhattan’s Banshee, wild ox pie with live music at The Harp in Washington, D.C., a pour of Skellig Irish whiskey alongside fish cakes with tartar sauce, and an analog listening party at Baltimore’s The Wren. Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 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 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 12 Mar. 2026.

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