How to Use Irish whiskey in a Sentence

Irish whiskey

noun
  • And, for the adults, some special green cocktails, Irish beers, or even Irish whiskey.
    Erin Cavoto, Country Living, 30 Jan. 2023
  • Of course, this doesn’t mean that Irish whiskey isn’t popular.
    Jordan Valinsky, CNN, 17 Mar. 2023
  • Cask finishing is nothing new in the world of Irish whiskey.
    Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 1 Oct. 2023
  • Today there are more than three dozen Irish whiskey distilleries, up from just three in the 1990s.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 6 May 2023
  • Irish coffee is made with Irish whiskey, hot coffee and sugar and topped with cream.
    Brendel Hightower, Detroit Free Press, 9 Mar. 2023
  • And now a single-cask bottling of the esteemed is available to purchase from the Whisky Exchange, a rare occurrence in the world of Irish whiskey.
    Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 17 Jan. 2024
  • But consider trying Irish whiskey on its own as well to explore the flavors.
    Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 1 Mar. 2024
  • From tipples featuring Irish whiskey to sips where the green is far more than food coloring-deep, these are the best cocktails to toast sláinte to.
    Lauren Hubbard, Town & Country, 1 Mar. 2023
  • So far, the brewery has a selection of Irish whiskey, bourbon, gin, vodka, and tequila.
    Shauna Stuart | Sstuart@al.com, al, 19 Aug. 2023
  • Draft beer and Irish whiskey specials at 6 OTR bars with official lanyard.
    Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 5 Mar. 2023
  • Rye, Irish whiskey, and Scotch have also been getting more attention.
    Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 2 Feb. 2023
  • For dinner, there will be a selection of items including Irish whiskey steak.
    Cathy Kozlowicz, Journal Sentinel, 9 Mar. 2023
  • At Teeling, take a 45-minute tour to learn about the making, history, and revival of Irish whiskey, finishing with a taste of uisce beatha—the water of life.
    Matthew Kronsberg, WSJ, 26 Nov. 2022
  • Remember, unlike scotch or Irish whiskey, bourbon must age in casks that have never before been used.
    Brad Japhe, Forbes, 29 Sep. 2024
  • Sláinte Irish Whiskey, a new Irish whiskey recently launched and now available in Massachusetts.
    Ann Trieger Kurland, BostonGlobe.com, 2 May 2023
  • The early British expeditions had thousands of porters carrying tables, chairs, the finest Irish whiskey, and the best food available from India and back home.
    Jen Murphy, Robb Report, 17 Sep. 2023
  • That is the case with this fantastic entry in the Master Blenders’ series, a 10-year-old bourbon finished in Redbreast single pot still Irish whiskey casks for 15 months.
    Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 15 May 2024
  • Enjoy bourbon, rye and Irish whiskey in the two included Glencairn tasting glasses.
    Bellamy Richardson, wsj.com, 29 Sep. 2023
  • And while just about every bar in Greater Cleveland will be decked in green – and serving up green beer, Irish whiskey, food and music – getting your Irish on may require something more authentic.
    cleveland, 11 Mar. 2022
  • The safe ride alternative for those enjoying Irish whiskey and green beer is available beginning at 6 p.m. March 16 until end of service that night.
    Jordyn Noennig, Journal Sentinel, 4 Mar. 2024
  • Grab a local beer, nonalcoholic drink or Dublin donkey (a Moscow mule made with Irish whiskey) and enjoy an intimate show.
    Olivia McCormack, Washington Post, 23 Mar. 2023
  • Another wall acted as a liquor cabinet, with more bottles of bourbon, Irish whiskey and rum, untouched for more than a half-century.
    Aaron Goldfarb New York Times, Star Tribune, 6 Oct. 2020
  • The Midleton Very Rare series is also produced there, a blend of grain and pot still Irish whiskey that is released as an annual vintage, along with some special limited-edition bottles.
    Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 4 May 2023
  • Other specials include a pistachio martini, Reuben kimchi egg rolls, a classic Reuben sandwich, Guinness beef stew and Irish whiskey bread pudding.
    Holly Baumbach, chicagotribune.com, 13 Mar. 2021
  • But for a superior drinking experience try Redbreast, a single pot still Irish whiskey made at Midleton (the same distillery that produces Jameson).
    Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 15 Apr. 2024

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