whis·key
ˈ(h)wi-skē 
variants
or whisky
plural whiskeys or whiskies
1
: a liquor distilled from fermented wort (such as that obtained from rye, corn, or barley mash)
2
: a drink of whiskey
Whiskey
2 of 2communications code word
—used as a code word for the letter w
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Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 4 Jan. 2026
Newby's vineyard isn’t currently open to the public, so this is your best chance to try their smooth whiskey and seasonal varieties of wine, as well as more traditional rosés, whites, and reds.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 2 Jan. 2026
The result is a powerful, complex whiskey with honey and almond notes and a minerality borne from the region’s alkaline earth.
—Kevin Sintumuang, Outside, 30 Dec. 2025
In its stead, Shelter Distillery will move into the vacant space sometime in early-to-mid 2026, offering guests its own creations, including whiskey, bourbon and agave spirits, as well as vodka, liqueurs, rums, limoncello and even a take on absinthe.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 30 Dec. 2025
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Check back each Sunday for his latest whiskey review.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 4 Jan. 2026
Newby's vineyard isn’t currently open to the public, so this is your best chance to try their smooth whiskey and seasonal varieties of wine, as well as more traditional rosés, whites, and reds.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 2 Jan. 2026
The result is a powerful, complex whiskey with honey and almond notes and a minerality borne from the region’s alkaline earth.
—Kevin Sintumuang, Outside, 30 Dec. 2025
In its stead, Shelter Distillery will move into the vacant space sometime in early-to-mid 2026, offering guests its own creations, including whiskey, bourbon and agave spirits, as well as vodka, liqueurs, rums, limoncello and even a take on absinthe.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 30 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for whiskey
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“Whiskey.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/whiskey. Accessed 6 Jan. 2026.
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whiskey
noun
whis·key
variants
or whisky
ˈhwis-kē
ˈwis-
plural whiskeys or whiskies
: an alcoholic liquor made from grain (as rye, corn, or barley)
Etymology
Noun
from uisce beatha, a phrase in Irish (the ancient language of Ireland) and isuge beatha, a phrase in Scottish Gaelic (the ancient language of Scotland), both meaning literally "water of life"
Medical Definition
whiskey
noun
whis·key
variants
or whisky
plural whiskeys or whiskies
: a liquor that is distilled from the fermented mash of grain (as rye, corn, or barley) and was formerly used medicinally as a sedative and vasodilator
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