Irish whiskey

noun

: whiskey made in Ireland chiefly of barley

Examples of Irish whiskey in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The safe ride alternative for those enjoying Irish whiskey and green beer is available beginning at 6 p.m. March 16 until end of service that night. Jordyn Noennig, Journal Sentinel, 4 Mar. 2024 There are West Coast craft beers and a bunch of Irish whiskeys, which the bar sometimes mixes with local Zocalo coffee to get the perfect hometown Irish coffee. Kate Bradshaw, The Mercury News, 4 Mar. 2024 But consider trying Irish whiskey on its own as well to explore the flavors. Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 1 Mar. 2024 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). The Indianapolis Star, 27 Feb. 2024 Quaker Oats recall list:See the dozens of products being recalled for salmonella concerns 'Luxury' Irish whiskey: More about the most expensive whiskey ever sold The Emerald Isle Irish whiskey, which has been aged three decades in a variety of casks, has unique packaging, too. Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 17 Jan. 2024 The main categories cover Scotch whisky, Canadian whisky, Irish whiskey, American whiskey, Asian whisky, and world whisky. Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2024 And now a single-cask bottling of the esteemed is available to purchase from the Whisky Exchange, a rare occurrence in the world of Irish whiskey. Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 17 Jan. 2024 The late 1800s and early 1900s were boom years, especially for Irish whiskey. Hovig Tchalian, The Conversation, 18 Dec. 2023

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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 18 Apr. 2024.

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