Irish whiskey

noun

: whiskey made in Ireland chiefly of barley

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The Last Drop Distillers was founded in 2008 by spirits industry veterans Tom Jago and James Espey, and has released almost 40 different bottles of scotch, Cognac, Japanese whisky, rum, Irish whiskey, and yes, bourbon, since then. Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 27 Apr. 2025 At the helm of Hawk’s Rock Distillery is Helen Mulholland, a figure whose name is already etched into the modern history of Irish whiskey. Emily Price, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025 Midleton, the distillery where popular Irish whiskey brands Jameson, Redbreast, and Powers are made, is celebrating its 200th anniversary this year. Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 11 Apr. 2025 In mid-2020, Dingle released its core single malt Irish whiskey release, marking a significant milestone in its history. Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025 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 2 May. 2025.

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