Scotch whisky
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of Scotch whisky
First recorded in 1825–35
Example Sentences
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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
China also agreed to halve tariffs on Scotch whisky, a deal the UK government said could generate £250m for the British economy over the next five years.
From BBC ● Jan. 30, 2026
Whereupon he helped himself to a generous allowance of Scotch whisky, and as they had just been talking about Ludendorff's coming offensive, he began to discourse upon the Germans.
From General Bramble by Maurois, André
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