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whiskey

[hwis-kee, wis-] / ˈʰwɪs ki, ˈwɪs- /


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Think about drinks produced in Ireland and you'd probably picture a creamy pint of stout or a tumbler of amber whiskey.

From BBC Aug. 16, 2026

Boycotts of U.S. whiskey have decimated a key economic driver for the American South.

From Slate Jul. 21, 2026

Honorable mention: Norway’s star striker Erling Haaland, who went viral for bringing home a taxidermy raccoon holding a whiskey bottle that he reportedly bought for $750 from Wild Bill’s Western Store in Dallas.

From MarketWatch Jul. 17, 2026

Devon Fowler, a neighbor of Bhakta who has criticized the whiskey entrepreneur’s operation, is skeptical that he will like the new owner more than the previous one.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 9, 2026

After the Revolutionary War, Pittsburghers built their opportunities from whiskey and farming, then they broke their backs on coal and the railroad.

From "Ophie's Ghosts" by Justina Ireland

Louisville, Ky.-based Brown-Forman is best known for its whiskeys but also owns other spirits.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 26, 2026

RockCreek 2.0 will have two bars, including one with a craft cocktail focus and another showcasing rare whiskeys.

From Seattle Times Apr. 6, 2024

All whiskeys have what’s called a mash bill.

From Scientific American Sep. 27, 2023

For long, rum has been relegated to the bottom shelf of bar cabinets around the world with whiskeys, cognacs and gins taking prime slots.

From BBC Jul. 1, 2023

Husbands drinking their whiskeys stop in mid-sip, spotting this pink thing at the door.

From "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett




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