whisky
- Noun:
- A distilled alcoholic beverage: "whisky" refers to a spirit produced by distilling fermented grain mash and typically aged in wooden casks.
- A type of strong liquor: It is a specific category of alcoholic drink known for its distinct flavors derived from grains like barley, corn, rye, or wheat and the aging process.
- Noun:
- He ordered a glass of single malt whisky.
- The bar has a wide selection of whisky from Scotland and Japan.
"Neat whisky": whisky served without any ice, water, or other mixers.
- He prefers to drink his whisky neat to appreciate the full flavor.
"A whisky on the rocks": whisky served over ice cubes.
- She asked for a whisky on the rocks.
Whiskey (n): An alternative spelling commonly used for spirits produced in Ireland and the United States (e.g., Irish whiskey, bourbon whiskey).
- The difference in spelling (whisky/whiskey) often indicates the spirit's country of origin.
Scotch (n): A term often used specifically for whisky made in Scotland.
- Scotch is a type of whisky with protected geographical status.
- Spirit: A broad term for a strong distilled alcoholic drink.
- Bourbon: A type of American whiskey made primarily from corn.
"Whisky tasting": an event or activity where different whiskies are sampled and compared.
- They attended a whisky tasting to learn about different regions.
"Whisky decanter": a special glass vessel used for serving whisky.
- He poured the aged whisky from a crystal decanter.
"To be as smooth as whisky": used to describe something, often a person's manner or a drink, that is very pleasing and without roughness.
- His speech was as smooth as a fine whisky.
"To have a whisky nose": an informal expression describing a person's ability to detect and identify subtle aromas in whisky, often gained through extensive tasting experience.
- After years in the business, the distiller had developed a true whisky nose.
- a liquor made from fermented mash of grain