Definition of WHISKEY. Meaning of WHISKEY. Synonyms of WHISKEY

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Definition of WHISKEY

Whiskey
Whisky Whis"ky, Whiskey Whis"key, n. [Ir. or Gael. uisge water (perhaps akin to E. wash, water) in uisgebeatha whiskey, properly, water of life. Cf. Usquebaugh.] 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. Bourbon whisky, corn whisky made in Bourbon County, Kentucky. Crooked whisky. See under Crooked. Whisky Jack (Zo["o]l.), the Canada jay (Perisoreus Canadensis). It is noted for its fearless and familiar habits when it frequents the camps of lumbermen in the winter season. Its color is dull grayish blue, lighter beneath. Called also moose bird.
Whiskey
Whiskey Whis"key, n. Same as Whisky, a liquor.
Whiskey
Whiskey Whis"key, Whisky Whis"ky, n.; pl. Whiskeysor Whiskies. [See Whisk, v. t. & n.] A light carriage built for rapid motion; -- called also tim-whiskey.

Meaning of WHISKEY from wikipedia

- Whisky or whiskey is a type of liquor made from fermented grain mash. Various grains (which may be malted) are used for different varieties, including...
- "Whiskey Whiskey" is a song by American rapper Moneybagg Yo, featuring vocals from American country music singer Morgan Wallen. It was released through...
- The Whiskey Rebellion (also known as the Whiskey Insurrection) was a violent tax protest in the United States beginning in 1791 and ending in 1794 during...
- A whiskey sour is a mixed drink or shot containing whiskey, lemon juice, and sugar (Simple Sugar), and traditionally garnished with a cherry or sometimes...
- Rye whiskey can refer to two different, but related, types of whiskey: American rye whiskey, which is similar to bourbon whiskey, but must be distilled...
- Bourbon whiskey (/bɜːrbən/) (or simply bourbon) is a barrel-aged American whiskey made primarily from corn (maize). The name derives from the French House...
- Irish whiskey (Irish: Fuisce or uisce beatha) is whiskey made on the island of Ireland. The word 'whiskey' (or whisky) comes from the Irish uisce beatha...
- include bourbon whiskey, rye whiskey, rye malt whiskey, malt whiskey, wheat whiskey, Tennessee whiskey, and corn whiskey. Other American whiskeys - which do...
- Tennessee whiskey is straight whiskey produced in the U.S. state of Tennessee. Although it has been legally defined as a bourbon whiskey in some international...
- Whiskey Myers is an American rock and roll band from Palestine, Texas composed of Cody Cannon (lead vocals and acoustic guitar), John Jeffers (lead guitar...