Irish whiskey

noun

: whiskey made in Ireland chiefly of barley

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There are many others that are very, very good, to be clear, but the single pot still Irish whiskey that this brand makes at the Midleton Distillery, the home of the ever popular Jameson, is the pinnacle on the category. Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 6 Nov. 2024 According to a survey conducted by Irish whiskey brand Cooley Distillery, one-third of Irish people believe leprechauns exist. Diane Owens Prettyman, Austin American-Statesman, 11 Mar. 2024 This brand is known for its limited edition, high-quality Irish whiskeys, often aged in unique and carefully selected casks. Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024 Irish Coffee Irish coffee is a popular after-dinner drink that combines hot black coffee, Irish whiskey, and sugar and is topped with a hefty layer of cream. Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Rdn, Health, 29 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for Irish whiskey 

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 2 Dec. 2024.

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