Irish whiskey

noun

: whiskey made in Ireland chiefly of barley

Examples of Irish whiskey in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The men opened a bottle of Irish whiskey early in the conversation, in honor of Harrelson’s 1997 war drama Welcome to Sarajevo, which is screening ahead of his Honorary Heart ceremony. — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 18 Aug. 2026

But there’s much more to this historic brand than the core blended Irish whiskey that it’s best known for, as evidenced by the excellent new Distiller’s Batch which simultaneously brings Jameson back to its roots and expands its range. — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 16 Aug. 2026

At the same time, Powers Irish Rye features a distinctive rye component, adding a fresh dimension to the Irish whiskey category without sacrificing the accessible character that defines the brand. — Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026

There’s a lot of Irish whiskey, some magic mushroom powder, a bearded van dweller ( David Wilmot ) who may or may not have killed his wife years ago, and even Chekhov’s crossbow. — ABC News, 29 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1745, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for Irish whiskey

• frisky
• risky
• whisky