Irish whiskey

noun

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

Irish whiskey

noun

1. any of the whiskeys made in Ireland, usually from malt and subject to three distillations

Word History and Origins

Origin of Irish whiskey¹

First recorded in 1790–1800

Example Sentences

Bennett presented Brey with a bottle of Irish whiskey before the game and spoke glowingly about one of the most admired coaches in college basketball.

From Washington Post

Instead, the school gave him a bottle of Irish whiskey.

From Seattle Times

“John’s a good guy,” Mr. Barker said between sips of the Irish whiskey that had been set aside at his request.

From New York Times

It was the middle of the night in Dayton, Ohio, but Notre Dame Coach Mike Brey was smiling and hollering that there had better be Irish whiskey aboard the Fighting Irish’s flight to San Diego.

From New York Times

Brey, who said after the game he was hoping to have some Irish whiskey on the flight to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, opted to watch video of Alabama.

From Seattle Times