Irish whiskey

noun

: whiskey made in Ireland chiefly of barley

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To wit, sales of super premium Irish whiskey have soared by 2,800% over the past two decades, according to data from the Distilled Spirits Council. Brad Japhe, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026 At the same time, a recent report from the Irish Whiskey Association said that Irish whiskey exports rose by almost four percent in 2024. Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 23 Jan. 2026 La Jaliciense is best known for its corn tacos filled with carne asada, chicken, al pastor, chorizo, beef head or carnitas; and craft cocktails infused with Mexican flavors, like tequila drinks topped with a Jibarito or a Mexican Irish coffee with Tapatio Añejo tequila and Irish whiskey. Amanda Hancock, IndyStar, 16 Jan. 2026 Rather, they're made with equal parts Jameson Irish whiskey, peach schnapps and sour mix, with a splash of lemon-lime soda, Foley said. Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 16 Jan. 2026 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 4 Feb. 2026.

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