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Irish whiskey

American  

noun

  1. any whiskey made in Ireland, characteristically a product of barley.


Irish whiskey British  

noun

  1. any of the whiskeys made in Ireland, usually from malt and subject to three distillations

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of Irish whiskey

First recorded in 1790–1800


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It is a deal that improves trade conditions for Scotch and Irish whiskey being sold to America, as well as US bourbon and used casks coming into the UK market.

From BBC ● May 1, 2026

Pernod has a market value worth around $19 billion and roughly 200 spirits brands, including Jameson Irish whiskey and Beefeater London gin.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 9, 2026

Under Mr. Menezes, Diageo expanded its tequila offerings, trading its Bushmills Irish whiskey brand to Casa Cuervo in exchange for complete control of its Don Julio tequila brand and $408 million in cash in 2014.

From New York Times ● Jun. 14, 2023

They were surprised to find a specific section dedicated to Irish whiskey drinks.

From Washington Post ● Mar. 11, 2022

He foched a silber jug, wid a silber cup for a stopper, and said: 'My man, dis is Irish whiskey.

From The Dismal Swamp and Lake Drummond, Early recollections Vivid portrayal of Amusing Scenes by Robert Arnold

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