Synonyms for
Whisky
Definition
Whisky is a type of alcoholic drink made from grains, usually barley, that have been fermented and distilled.
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Common collocations
- single malt whisky
- scotch whisky
- Irish whisky
- bourbon whisky
- rye whisky
- whisky tasting
- glass of whisky
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Usage note
Whisky is a distilled alcoholic beverage made from fermented grain mash. The spelling 'whiskey' is common in the United States and Ireland, while 'whisky' is used in Scotland, Canada, and Japan.
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Example sentences
- My grandfather likes to drink whisky on the rocks.
- The bartender poured me a shot of whisky.
- I bought a bottle of whisky for my dad's birthday.
- Whisky is sometimes spelled with an 'e', like 'whiskey'.
- I can smell the sweet aroma of whisky from the distillery.
Quotes
Too much of anything is bad, but too much good whiskey is barely enough. - Mark Twain
Whisky is liquid sunshine. - George Bernard Shaw
Whisky is the answer, but I can't remember the question. - Anonymous