Scotch whisky

American  

noun

1. whiskey distilled in Scotland, especially from malted barley in a pot still.

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Etymology

Origin of Scotch whisky

First recorded in 1825–35

Example Sentences

The United States remains the primary export market for Scotch whisky, accounting for $1.2 billion per year.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

Tariffs on Scotch whisky from the U.K. currently stand at 10%, but were slated to increase to 25% in June, when a previous trade compromise on the spirits was set to expire.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

Tariffs on Scotch whisky from the U.K. are 10% and were set to increase to 25% in June.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

Scottish salmon has retained its position as the UK's biggest food export, while exports of Scotch whisky have dropped, according to new figures.

From BBC • Feb. 12, 2026

The only malcontents were Beale, whose heart plainly bled at the waste of good Scotch whisky, and the frock-coated young man, who was still pallid.

From Love Among the Chickens by Wodehouse, P. G. (Pelham Grenville)