Irish whiskey

noun

: whiskey made in Ireland chiefly of barley

Examples of Irish whiskey in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The world of Irish whiskey just got a little bit more interesting with this week’s news about a new expression that will be finished in barrels made from a 1,000-year-old Irish oak tree. — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 6 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