Irish whiskey

American

noun

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

Irish whiskey British

noun

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

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Irish whiskey

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

Someone ordered an Irish whiskey and didn’t incite a diplomatic incident.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 16, 2026

After nearly a century in the shadows, Irish whiskey is rebounding toward its former dominance.

From New York Times ● Feb. 28, 2022

Irish whiskey had a strong 2021, posting nearly 18% volume growth.

From Seattle Times ● Feb. 3, 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 Arnold, Robert

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