Whisky
noun
A type of strong alcoholic drink made from grain, especially barley.
He poured himself a glass of whisky.
Often appears as...
- glass of whisky
- bottle of whisky
noun
A codename for the letter 'W' used in radio communication.
W for Whisky.
Often appears as...
- whisky tango foxtrot
- whisky alpha
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Technical
noun
A type of strong alcoholic drink made from grain, especially barley.
He poured himself a glass of whisky.
Often appears as...
- glass of whisky
- bottle of whisky
noun
A codename for the letter 'W' used in radio communication.
W for Whisky.
Often appears as...
- whisky tango foxtrot
- whisky alpha
Usage tips
Formal
Technical
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Specialty
Whisky is deeply rooted in Scottish and American culture; often associated with traditions.
Scottish Highland distilleries are famous for their single malt whisky.
Pro Tip 2/3Social Drinks
Whisky is considered a social drink, commonly consumed in gatherings and celebrations.
They toasted their long friendship with a fine whisky.
Pro Tip 3/3Aged Quality
The quality and taste of whisky are often associated with how long it has been aged.
His collection includes an 18-year-old whisky valued for its smoothness.
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Specialty
Whisky is deeply rooted in Scottish and American culture; often associated with traditions.
Scottish Highland distilleries are famous for their single malt whisky.
Pro Tip 2/3Social Drinks
Whisky is considered a social drink, commonly consumed in gatherings and celebrations.
They toasted their long friendship with a fine whisky.
Pro Tip 3/3Aged Quality
The quality and taste of whisky are often associated with how long it has been aged.
His collection includes an 18-year-old whisky valued for its smoothness.
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Specialty
Whisky is deeply rooted in Scottish and American culture; often associated with traditions.
Scottish Highland distilleries are famous for their single malt whisky.
Pro Tip 2/3Social Drinks
Whisky is considered a social drink, commonly consumed in gatherings and celebrations.
They toasted their long friendship with a fine whisky.
Pro Tip 3/3Aged Quality
The quality and taste of whisky are often associated with how long it has been aged.
His collection includes an 18-year-old whisky valued for its smoothness.
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Tim Harford: Trial,...
because you have to count all the whisky and the tartan. If you wanted to count every product and service on offer in New York -- there are 10 billion of them -- it would take you 317 years. This is how complex the economy we've created is. And I'm just counting toasters here.
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Watch This Veteran Fly...
airplane up there called w7 whisky 7 and it is the same plane that I jumped out of one d-day we were fortunate enough to have a number of our grandchildren and great-grandchildren be there dear shall
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Tim Harford: Trial,...
because you have to count all the whisky and the tartan. If you wanted to count every product and service on offer in New York -- there are 10 billion of them -- it would take you 317 years. This is how complex the economy we've created is. And I'm just counting toasters here.
Video examples
Watch This Veteran Fly...
airplane up there called w7 whisky 7 and it is the same plane that I jumped out of one d-day we were fortunate enough to have a number of our grandchildren and great-grandchildren be there dear shall
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Quote examples
Abhijit Banerjee
American Economist
One problem with globalisation is that bad ideas seem to travel faster than good ones; first there was smearing tomato ketchup on everything; then drinking sugar-soaked cocktails ('Cosmo'-politanism) instead of our traditional whisky soda, and now this idea that we should abandon the poor to their fate in order to protect their dignity.
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Mike Krieger
Brazilian Businessman
My dad worked for different companies that made whiskey for a long time, so we were definitely whiskey drinkers. Growing up, my friends would get toy cars, and I would get swag from whisky companies.
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Neneh Cherry
Swedish Musician
We'd boil this whisky because we thought that would make it stronger. So we thought we were getting drunk, but in fact there'd be no alcohol left in it.
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H. L. Mencken
American Writer
No married man is genuinely happy if he has to drink worse whisky than he used to drink when he was single.
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Ashwin Sanghi
Indian Author
My life is ruled by four W's: my writing, my work, my wife, and my whisky. Not necessarily in that order.
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Jon Bon Jovi
American Singer
You know these love letters mix with whisky, just don't light a match when you kiss me.
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Dylan Thomas
Welsh Poet
I've just had eighteen straight whiskies. I think that's the record.
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Shaun Ryder
I have discovered vegan ice-cream; that's replaced the whisky.
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Tommy Cooper
British Comedian
I'm on a whisky diet... last week, I lost three days!
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Errol Flynn
Australian Actor
I like my whisky old and my women young.
Quote examples
Abhijit Banerjee
American Economist
One problem with globalisation is that bad ideas seem to travel faster than good ones; first there was smearing tomato ketchup on everything; then drinking sugar-soaked cocktails ('Cosmo'-politanism) instead of our traditional whisky soda, and now this idea that we should abandon the poor to their fate in order to protect their dignity.
Quote examples
Mike Krieger
Brazilian Businessman
My dad worked for different companies that made whiskey for a long time, so we were definitely whiskey drinkers. Growing up, my friends would get toy cars, and I would get swag from whisky companies.
Quote examples
Neneh Cherry
Swedish Musician
We'd boil this whisky because we thought that would make it stronger. So we thought we were getting drunk, but in fact there'd be no alcohol left in it.
Quote examples
H. L. Mencken
American Writer
No married man is genuinely happy if he has to drink worse whisky than he used to drink when he was single.
Quote examples
Ashwin Sanghi
Indian Author
My life is ruled by four W's: my writing, my work, my wife, and my whisky. Not necessarily in that order.
Quote examples
Jon Bon Jovi
American Singer
You know these love letters mix with whisky, just don't light a match when you kiss me.
Quote examples
Dylan Thomas
Welsh Poet
I've just had eighteen straight whiskies. I think that's the record.
Quote examples
Shaun Ryder
I have discovered vegan ice-cream; that's replaced the whisky.
Quote examples
Tommy Cooper
British Comedian
I'm on a whisky diet... last week, I lost three days!
Quote examples
Errol Flynn
Australian Actor
I like my whisky old and my women young.
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