Definitions for Whiskey
ˈʰwɪs ki, ˈwɪs-whiskey

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. whiskey, whiskynoun

   a liquor made from fermented mash of grain

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. whiskeynoun

   A distilled alcoholic liquor made from fermented grain, usually aged by storing in oak barrels.

2. whiskeynoun

   A drink of whiskey.

3. whiskeynoun

   The letter W in the ICAO spelling alphabet.

4. Etymology: uisce beatha and uisge-beatha lit. 'water of life' (compare aquavit, from Latin aqua vitae).

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. whiskey

   Whisky or whiskey is a type of distilled alcoholic beverage made from fermented grain mash. Various grains (which may be malted) are used for different varieties, including barley, corn, rye, and wheat. Whisky is typically aged in wooden casks, which are typically made of charred white oak. Uncharred white oak casks previously used for the aging of port, rum or sherry are also sometimes used. Whisky is a strictly regulated spirit worldwide with many classes and types. The typical unifying characteristics of the different classes and types are the fermentation of grains, distillation, and aging in wooden barrels.

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1. whiskey

   Whiskey is a distilled alcoholic beverage made primarily from fermented grain mash such as barley, corn, rye, or wheat. The production process involves aging the beverage in wooden casks, which gives it its distinctive brown color and flavor. The aging period can vary, which often contributes to variations in taste. The spelling "whiskey" is typically used in Ireland and the United States, while "whisky" is used in Scotland and Canada.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. Whiskeynoun

   same as Whisky, a liquor

2. Whiskeynoun

   alt. of Whisky

3. Whiskeynoun

   an intoxicating liquor distilled from grain, potatoes, etc., especially in Scotland, Ireland, and the United States. In the United States, whisky is generally distilled from maize, rye, or wheat, but in Scotland and Ireland it is often made from malted barley

4. Etymology: [Ir. or Gael. uisge water (perhaps akin to E. wash, water) in uisgebeatha whiskey, properly, water of life. Cf. Usquebaugh.]

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How to pronounce Whiskey?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say Whiskey in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Whiskey in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Whiskey in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

Examples of Whiskey in a Sentence

1. Jack McGarry:

   When I'm back in Belfast, i like to go for a good pint of Guinness or a small whiskey.

2. Gordon Lightfoot:

   Got a whiskey cured guitar and no place is too far

3. Robert E. Lee:

   I like whiskey. I always did, and that is why I never drink it.

4. Casey Stengel:

   They say some of my stars drink whiskey. But I have found that the ones who drink milkshakes don't win many ballgames.

5. Thomas Edison:

   As a cure for worrying, work is better than whiskey.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=Whiskey
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Whiskey
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whiskey
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Whiskey