whiskey

Meanings

• noun

  A type of distilled alcoholic beverage made from fermented grain mash, particularly malted barley or corn.

  - "He enjoyed sipping on a glass of whiskey by the fireplace."
  - "Whiskey is often served with a few ice cubes and a slice of lemon."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with whiskey
rhythms , myths , mirths , births

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Variants

List of all variants of whiskey that leads to same result
whiskey , whiskeys , whiskies , whisky , Whiskey , whiskey sour , whiskey sours , blended whiskey , blended whiskeys , corn whiskey , corn whiskeys , Irish whiskey , Irish whiskeys , Irish whiskies , malt whiskey , malt whiskeys , rye whiskey , rye whiskeys , bond , bonded whiskey , bonds

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

The word whiskey originated from the Gaelic term 'uisge beatha', which means 'water of life'.

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Trivia

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1. Whiskey was first distilled in Ireland around the 12th century.

2. The world record for the largest glass of whiskey was consumed by a man named Akinori Iwamura in 2014, who downed a glass containing 1.1 liters (2.5 pounds) of whiskey in just 5 minutes and 25 seconds.

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Related Concepts

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1. bourbon: A specific type of whiskey made primarily from corn and aged in charred oak barrels.

2. scotch: A type of whiskey made from malted barley and produced in Scotland.

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Culture

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Whiskey has deep cultural significance, particularly in the United States and Ireland. It has been featured extensively in literature, music, and art. In the US, whiskey is often associated with cowboys and the Wild West, while in Ireland, it is a staple of traditional celebrations and social gatherings.

How to Memorize "whiskey"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a barrel of whiskey being aged in a dimly lit warehouse.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word whiskey with a cozy fireplace and a glass of amber-colored liquid.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'WISKEY' to remember the different types of whiskey: Whiskey, Irish, Scotch, Kentucky, Canadian, and English.

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