Irish whiskey

noun

: whiskey made in Ireland chiefly of barley

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Irish whiskey may also have been disproportionately affected by the fact that its sales skew towards younger consumers. Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025 When most people think of Irish whiskey, the first name that comes to mind is Jameson—and rightly so, since the brand dominates sales in the category. Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 11 Sep. 2025 Fans can enjoy TVs inside and an outdoor patio, $5 Bud Light drafts and a full bar with Guinness and Irish whiskey. David J. Bohnet, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Aug. 2025 As the years went by, the poster's financial situation improved, and their taste in whiskey evolved, with their collection expanding to include single malts, Irish whiskeys, bourbons, and bottles such as Dalwhinnie 15, Bruichladdich Classic Laddie, Laphroaig, Ardbeg, and Blue Label. Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for Irish whiskey

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1745, in the meaning defined above

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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 21 Sep. 2025.

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