irish whiskey

Thân thiện

A bartender pours a glass of Irish whiskey for a customer.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A type of whiskey distilled in Ireland: "Irish whiskey" is a spirit produced primarily in Ireland, traditionally made from a mash of malted and unmalted barley and typically triple-distilled for smoothness.
   • A specific category of whiskey: It refers to whiskey that must be distilled and aged in Ireland according to specific legal regulations, distinguishing it from other types like Scotch or Bourbon.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • He ordered a glass of neat Irish whiskey. (He ordered a glass of Irish whiskey without any mixers or ice.)
  • Irish whiskey is known for its smooth and approachable character. (Irish whiskey has a reputation for being smooth and easy to drink.)

Advanced Usage

• "Irish whiskey" as a modifier: Used to specify the type in drinks or culinary contexts.
  • The recipe calls for an Irish whiskey glaze. (The cooking instructions specify a glaze made with Irish whiskey.)

Variants and Related Words

• Irish whisky: An alternate, less common spelling.
• Pot still whiskey: A traditional style of Irish whiskey made in a pot still, often from a mix of malted and unmalted barley.
• Blended Irish whiskey: A common style that blends grain whiskey with pot still whiskey.

Synonyms

• Irish whisky (variant spelling): The same spirit.
• Uisce beatha (from Irish Gaelic): The original Gaelic term meaning "water of life," from which the word "whiskey" is derived.

Related Phrases

• "A drop of the Irish": An informal idiom referring to Irish whiskey.
  • He poured himself a drop of the Irish after dinner. (He poured himself a glass of Irish whiskey after dinner.)

Học thuật

Noun

1. whiskey made in Ireland chiefly from barley

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Irish
• Irish whiskey
• Irish whisky