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whiskey

[hwis-kee, wis-] / ˈʰwɪs ki, ˈwɪs- /


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In a paragraph discussing the effects of aging spirits in a tropical climate, we substituted the example of Jamaican rum for Taiwanese whiskey.

From Slate ● Nov. 14, 2026

So, yeah, it’s whiskey under the bridge, as they say.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 15, 2026

China's import list includes more than 1,600 categories of American goods, including meats -- beef, pork, poultry and seafood -- grains, dairy, whiskey, coal and timber.

From Barron's ● Sep. 28, 2026

Roughly 5.5 million cases of the drink were sold in the U.S. in 2024—about one-third of all global Irish whiskey sales, according to the Irish Whiskey Association.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 13, 2026

Those parties have a very international flair, what with the scotch whiskey, American LPs, and the embassy gossip.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver

We also recommended a single malt from acclaimed Taiwanese distillery Kavalan in a flight of whiskeys from up-and-coming origins.

From Slate ● Nov. 14, 2026

Angel’s Envy will soon sell 50 mL bottles of one of its whiskeys.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 23, 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

There had been the bar—Irish whiskeys and a pinball game with Bram, Sophie’s face blue in the sleazy neon light.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt


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