Irish whiskey

noun

: whiskey made in Ireland chiefly of barley

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That’s because this ubiquitous brand is the most popular and best-selling Irish whiskey in the world, a staple of liquor stores and bars, both dive and high-end, that nearly everyone who has ever tried whiskey before has tasted. Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 9 Mar. 2025 Founded in 2018, the distillery exemplifies a fresh approach to Irish whiskey, combining historical reverence with modern craftsmanship. Hudson Lindenberger, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025 Historically, rye grain has often been incorporated in Irish whiskey mash bills. Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025 As mentioned before, premium spirits—including sales of categories not produced in the U.S. like Cognac, single malt scotch, and Irish whiskey—took a hit. Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 14 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for Irish whiskey

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1745, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of Irish whiskey was circa 1745

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“Irish whiskey.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Irish%20whiskey. Accessed 15 Mar. 2025.

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