whis·key
ˈ(h)wi-skē 
variants
or whisky
plural whiskeys or whiskies
1
: a liquor distilled from fermented wort (such as that obtained from rye, corn, or barley mash)
2
: a drink of whiskey
Whiskey
2 of 2communications code word
—used as a code word for the letter w
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Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 11 Jan. 2026
There were two living areas with cozy couches and TVs, as well as a den that featured a whiskey library.
—Brittany Loggins, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Jan. 2026
The selection of drinks includes beer, wine, bourbon, whiskey, cocktails, and nonalcoholic options.
—Imelda García, Dallas Morning News, 9 Jan. 2026
The all-day restaurant serves modern Southern fare, while the three bars spotlight Tennessee whiskeys alongside classic cocktails.
—Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 8 Jan. 2026
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Noun
Welcome to Taste Test, where every week our critic Jonah Flicker explores the most buzzworthy and interesting whiskeys in the world.
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“Whiskey.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/whiskey. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
Kids Definition
whiskey
noun
whis·key
variants
or whisky
ˈhwis-kē
ˈwis-
plural whiskeys or whiskies
: an alcoholic liquor made from grain (as rye, corn, or barley)
Etymology
Noun
from uisce beatha, a phrase in Irish (the ancient language of Ireland) and isuge beatha, a phrase in Scottish Gaelic (the ancient language of Scotland), both meaning literally "water of life"
Medical Definition
whiskey
noun
whis·key
variants
or whisky
plural whiskeys or whiskies
: a liquor that is distilled from the fermented mash of grain (as rye, corn, or barley) and was formerly used medicinally as a sedative and vasodilator
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