Whisky definition

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(chiefly UK and Canada) An alcoholic liquor distilled from fermented grain and usually aged in in oak barrels.
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(chiefly UK and Canada) A drink of this liquor.
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whisky
Plural:
whiskies

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Whisky Sentence Examples

  • The chief exports are linen, whisky, aerated waters, iron ore and cattle.

  • What is called Atholl brose is a compound, in equal parts, of whisky and honey (or oatmeal), which was first commonly used in the district for hoarseness and sore throat.

  • In the manufacture of vehicles, harness, leather, hardwood lumber, wood-working machinery, machine tools, printing ink, soap, pig-iron, malt liquors, whisky, shoes, clothing, cigars and tobacco, furniture, cooperage goods, iron and steel safes and vaults, and pianos, also in the packing of meat, especially pork,' it ranks very high among the cities of the Union.

  • The leading industries are limeworks and distilleries, the water being specially fitted for the making of whisky.

  • The public buildings include the town hall, court house and orphan hospital; and the industries are mainly connected with the cattle trade and the distilling of whisky.

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