How to Use whiskey in a Sentence

whiskey

noun
  • The mash bill All whiskeys have what’s called a mash bill.
    Michael W. Crowder, Fortune, 14 Sep. 2023
  • Marsali pours the whiskey right over his head and kicks him out of the house.
    Lincee Ray, EW.com, 21 Mar. 2022
  • Once, while drunk on whiskey, Wes tried to fight a Jeep.
    Justin Curto, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2021
  • The Irish are known for whiskey and hating the English.
    Michael Brendan Dougherty, National Review, 19 Jan. 2024
  • There are plans for whiskey tasting in the rare books room.
    New York Times, 9 Nov. 2021
  • Pick a glass etched with one of 32 cities across the U.S., and pair it with his favorite whiskey.
    Amanda Garrity, Good Housekeeping, 6 Jan. 2023
  • The gunfighters play cards, drink whiskey, rob a bank and take on the law.
    David Montgomery, Washington Post, 7 Oct. 2021
  • Evan Hansen reached into the cast on his left arm and eased out a nip of whiskey.
    Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 31 Jan. 2024
  • To serve, pour a small amount of whiskey in each glass, if desired, and top with eggnog.
    Kelly Brant, Arkansas Online, 22 Dec. 2021
  • The warming, blurring-the-edges whiskey—a shot or two, no more—and the human voice.
    James Parker, The Atlantic, 16 Sep. 2022
  • In the case of St. George, that means a single malt whiskey distilled from beer.
    Esther Mobley, San Francisco Chronicle, 14 Oct. 2021
  • The whiskey is finished with chunks of maple wood and bottled at 90 proof.
    Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 8 Sep. 2022
  • The whiskey is non-chill filtered and bottled at 108.2 proof.
    Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 7 Aug. 2024
  • Hand has spent the days since the storm distraught, sometimes drinking whiskey to numb the pain.
    Washington Post, 16 Dec. 2021
  • Carolyn takes in the scene, takes a bottle of whiskey, and returns to the party.
    Kat Rosenfield, EW.com, 28 Mar. 2022
  • This whiskey blends straight rye whiskeys, straight bourbon whiskeys, and malt Scotch whiskey.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
  • The shakes can be spiked with Baileys, Kahlúa, vodka or whiskey.
    Tirion Morris, The Arizona Republic, 5 Feb. 2022
  • One of those was learning to let go of things that weren’t good for you, and one of those was drinking whiskey.
    Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 26 Jan. 2024
  • The Bar at Bowie House will serve all-day bites and a variety of cocktails and whiskeys.
    Tribune News Service, Dallas News, 22 Aug. 2023
  • Not a shot of whiskey that is—a shot of chili, which is an actual option on the menu.
    Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 14 Feb. 2022
  • The crisp one-liners are delivered with vigor and go down with the snap of a shot of whiskey.
    Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 10 Jan. 2024
  • That story started with a prayer and ended with a glass of whiskey.
    Adam Sparks, USA TODAY, 17 Oct. 2021
  • Will this release appeal to the nexus of whiskey and Elvis fans that must be out there somewhere?
    Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 29 Oct. 2021
  • There are some key requirements for a whiskey to be called Irish whiskey.
    Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 1 Mar. 2024
  • There might even be some Hawaiian whiskey involved (yes, that’s a thing).
    Brad Japhe, Forbes, 11 Nov. 2022
  • So Skubenko, 30, chugged a couple small glasses of whiskey and took a taxi to enlist.
    Washington Post, 12 Apr. 2022
  • The event, now in its sixth year, allows guests to sip and savor custom whiskey blends.
    Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 30 Sep. 2024
  • Tequila is a type of mezcal just like Bourbon is a type of whiskey.
    Elizabeth Karmel, Forbes, 25 June 2022
  • The furniture is a mix of vintage and handcrafted, and the welcoming touches range from fluffy bathrobes to madeleines and whiskey waiting in your room.
    John Metcalfe, The Mercury News, 3 Feb. 2025
  • The portfolio now ranges way beyond Old No. 7, the classic Tennessee whiskey workhorse that anchors the distillery’s lineup and is one of the most popular whiskeys in the world.
    Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 26 Jan. 2025

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