Irish whiskey

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noun

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

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Also called Irish.

Origin of Irish whiskey

First recorded in 1790–1800

Words nearby Irish whiskey

Irish setter, Irish stew, Irish terrier, Irish tweed, Irish water spaniel, Irish whiskey, Irish wolfhound, Irishwoman, Irish yew, iris-in, iris-out

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How to use Irish whiskey in a sentence

The month of May will see an Irish referendum on the legalization of same-sex marriage.
‘Only God’ Can Stop Gay Marriage|Tim Mak|January 6, 2015|DAILY BEAST
His keepers fed the beast copious amounts of port, Champagne, and whiskey to pacify the persnickety pachyderm.
Zebra Finches, Dolphins, Elephants, and More Animals Under the Influence|Bill Schulz|December 31, 2014|DAILY BEAST
After years at the head of a parochial school classroom, he could no longer distinguish one blond Irish Catholic kid from another.
Obama’s One Hand Clap With Castro|Doug McIntyre|December 24, 2014|DAILY BEAST
For Nick Offerman, of Parks and Recreation, the one is a thing: whiskey.
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It seems like everyone wants to own Pappy Van Winkle whiskey…but is it worth it?
The Cult of Pappy van Winkle|Eric Felten|December 3, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The Irish Peasantry are idle, the English say truly enough; but who inquires whether there is any work within their reach?
Glances at Europe|Horace Greeley
While a counsellor was pleading at the Irish bar, a louse unluckily peeped from under his wig.
The Book of Anecdotes and Budget of Fun;|Various
He walked over to the table and mixed two tumblers of whiskey-and-soda, wondering why he had not thought of it before.
Ancestors|Gertrude Atherton
He paused, then mixed and drank another whiskey-and-soda, lit a cigarette, and resumed.
Ancestors|Gertrude Atherton
Two Irish soldiers being stationed in a borough in the west of England, got into a conversation respecting their quarters.
The Book of Anecdotes and Budget of Fun;|Various

British Dictionary definitions for Irish whiskey

Irish whiskey

noun

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

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