whis·key
ˈ(h)wi-skē 
variants
or whisky
plural whiskeys or whiskies
1
: a liquor distilled from fermented wort (such as that obtained from rye, corn, or barley mash)
2
: a drink of whiskey
Whiskey
2 of 2communications code word
—used as a code word for the letter w
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Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 10 Apr. 2026
Brown-Forman — The maker of Jack Daniel's whiskey surged 12% after The Wall Street Journal reported that Sazerac approached the spirits company for a potential deal.
—Michelle Fox, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2026
The glossy cola-and-whiskey frosting adds tons of richness and amps the cake's sweetness while adding that gentle whiskey and boozy warmth.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2026
Under one roof, this marketplace — a mainstay on Saratoga Avenue since 1998 — combines a grocery with seafood, meat, bakery, sushi and produce departments; a food court with three restaurants, a huge lineup of Japanese whiskey and beer — plus a bookstore and several cosmetic and skin care counters.
—John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 7 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Sazerac, however, seems to be weathering this downturn in stride, and in fact has been expanding its footprint in American whiskey.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 10 Apr. 2026
Brown-Forman — The maker of Jack Daniel's whiskey surged 12% after The Wall Street Journal reported that Sazerac approached the spirits company for a potential deal.
—Michelle Fox, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2026
The glossy cola-and-whiskey frosting adds tons of richness and amps the cake's sweetness while adding that gentle whiskey and boozy warmth.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2026
Under one roof, this marketplace — a mainstay on Saratoga Avenue since 1998 — combines a grocery with seafood, meat, bakery, sushi and produce departments; a food court with three restaurants, a huge lineup of Japanese whiskey and beer — plus a bookstore and several cosmetic and skin care counters.
—John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 7 Apr. 2026
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“Whiskey.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/whiskey. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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whiskey
noun
whis·key
variants
or whisky
ˈhwis-kē
ˈwis-
plural whiskeys or whiskies
: an alcoholic liquor made from grain (as rye, corn, or barley)
Etymology
Noun
from uisce beatha, a phrase in Irish (the ancient language of Ireland) and isuge beatha, a phrase in Scottish Gaelic (the ancient language of Scotland), both meaning literally "water of life"
Medical Definition
whiskey
noun
whis·key
variants
or whisky
plural whiskeys or whiskies
: a liquor that is distilled from the fermented mash of grain (as rye, corn, or barley) and was formerly used medicinally as a sedative and vasodilator
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