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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Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
Lastly, petites eaux was added to the whiskey to dial in the specific flavor profile.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 22 Dec. 2024
Then, offer a few basic spirits like vodka, whiskey and rum, plus some easy mixers like tonic, soda or juice.
—Erica Lamberg, Fox News, 22 Dec. 2024
The trail was established in 2017 as an collaborative effort between more than 30 Tennessee distillers in the state's Distillers Guild with the goal of being able to promote whiskey tourism in Tennessee.
—Gabrielle Chenault, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
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Eight other whiskeys, each with their unique characteristics and flavors, also made the 2024 Whiskeys of the Year.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
Lastly, petites eaux was added to the whiskey to dial in the specific flavor profile.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 22 Dec. 2024
Then, offer a few basic spirits like vodka, whiskey and rum, plus some easy mixers like tonic, soda or juice.
—Erica Lamberg, Fox News, 22 Dec. 2024
The trail was established in 2017 as an collaborative effort between more than 30 Tennessee distillers in the state's Distillers Guild with the goal of being able to promote whiskey tourism in Tennessee.
—Gabrielle Chenault, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
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“Whiskey.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/whiskey. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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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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