Irish whiskey

noun

: whiskey made in Ireland chiefly of barley

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Where to go: Snug, an Irish whiskey bar in historic Irvington. Lindsey Erdody, Axios, 16 Oct. 2024 The same can be said for Canadian whiskey judging at the Canadian Whisky Awards or Irish whiskey judging at the Irish Whiskey Awards. Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024 Once the most popular whiskey in the world, by 1980, Irish whiskey sales had declined by more than 95%. Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 5 Oct. 2024 Remember, unlike scotch or Irish whiskey, bourbon must age in casks that have never before been used. Brad Japhe, Forbes, 29 Sep. 2024 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 5 Nov. 2024.

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