Whisky

Definition of Whisky

Whis´ky

n.

1.

An intoxicating liquor distilled from grain, potatoes, etc., especially in Scotland, Ireland, and the United States. In the United States, whisky is generally distilled from maize, rye, or wheat, but in Scotland and Ireland it is often made from malted barley.

Bourbon whisky
corn whisky made in Bourbon County, Kentucky.

Crooked whisky
See under Crooked.

Whisky Jack
(Zool.) the Canada jay (Perisoreus Canadensis). It is noted for its fearless and familiar habits when it frequents the camps of lumbermen in the winter season. Its color is dull grayish blue, lighter beneath. Called also moose bird.

Related Words

blended whiskey, blended whisky, booze, bourbon, corn, corn whiskey, corn whisky, hard drink, hard liquor, Irish, Irish whiskey, Irish whisky, John Barleycorn, liquor, malt whiskey, malt whisky, manhattan, old fashioned, rye, rye whiskey, rye whisky, Scotch, Scotch whiskey, Scotch whisky, sour mash, sour mash whiskey, spirits, strong drink, whiskey, whiskey sour, whisky sour

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