Irish whiskey

American  

noun

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

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Irish whiskey British  

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of Irish whiskey

First recorded in 1790–1800

Example Sentences

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

But here’s the thing: Irish whiskey can be quite quaffable at a much lower price point, as in below $100 or even below $50.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 10, 2026

The country makes up about a third of Irish whiskey exports and almost 18% of champagne exports.

From BBC • Jul. 28, 2025

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

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 Arnold, Robert