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

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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. Gayla Brumfield:

   People are going to have to understand that in the West, that old saying 'whiskey is for drinking, water is for fighting' that's where we are right now.

2. Conor McGregor:

   I come from a place called Crumlin, in Dublin 12. It’s a place dear to my heart. It’s where I learned how to fight; it made me who I am today. It’s a place I’m still very much a part of every single day of my life. So, that’s where the name came from. It’s proper Irish whiskey and twelve is my hometown, growing up on the streets of Dublin 12, I learned the values of loyalty and hard work. I respect other Irish whiskeys, but I am coming in strong, with passion and with purpose. I am the founder of this company and I am going to give it my all.

3. Max McGee:

   When it's third and ten, you can take the milk drinkers and I'll take the whiskey drinkers every time.

4. August McGregor:

   FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK FOR MORE FOX LIFESTYLE NEWS August McGregor did not specify when or where Notorious-branded whiskey will be available, but it’s not the first time the MMA fighter has ventured out of the ring to supplement his paycheck. In July, August McGregor announced plans to launch a clothing line with California-based designer David August, to be called August McGregor. I love fashion and I get to design clothes. It's like fighting, it's all about the small details.

5. Ronald Maughan:

   Beer would result in less water loss than whiskey, because you are ingesting more fluid with beer, strong alcoholic drinks will dehydrate, dilute alcoholic drinks will not.

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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