About The Word Whisky
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Whisky
Whisky Definition And Meaning |
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What's The Definition Of Whisky?
[n] made from fermented mash of grain
Synonyms | Synonyms for Whisky: whiskey Related Terms | Find terms related to Whisky: See Also | blended whiskey | blended whisky | booze | bourbon | corn | corn whiskey | corn whisky | hard drink | hard liquor | Irish | Irish whiskey | Irish whisky | John Barleycorn | liquor | malt whiskey | malt whisky | manhattan | old fashioned | rye | rye whiskey | rye whisky | Scotch | Scotch whiskey | Scotch whisky | sour mash | sour mash whiskey | spirits | strong drink | whiskey sour | whisky sour Whisky In Webster's Dictionary \Whisky\, or Whiskey Ring \Whiskey, Ring\ . (U. S. Hist.)
A conspiracy of distillers and government officials during
the administration of President Grant to defraud the
government of the excise taxes. The frauds were detected in
1875 through the efforts of the Secretary of the Treasury. B.
H. Bristow, and most of the offenders were convicted.
\Whis"ky\, Whiskey \Whis"key\, n. [Ir. or Gael. uisge water (perhaps akin to E. wash, water) in uisgebeatha whiskey, properly, water of life. Cf. {Usquebaugh}.] An intoxicating liquor distilled from grain, potatoes, etc., especially in Scotland, Ireland, and the United States. In the United States, whisky is generally distilled from maize, rye, or wheat, but in Scotland and Ireland it is often made from malted barley. {Bourbon whisky}, corn whisky made in Bourbon County, Kentucky. {Crooked whisky}. See under {Crooked}. {Whisky Jack} (Zo["o]l.), the Canada jay ({Perisoreus Canadensis}). It is noted for its fearless and familiar habits when it frequents the camps of lumbermen in the winter season. Its color is dull grayish blue, lighter beneath. Called also {moose bird}. |
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