Whiskey (en. Whiskey)

/ˈwɪski/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Alcoholic beverage obtained by distilling grains such as barley, corn, rye, or wheat.

I like to drink whiskey at family gatherings.

Me gusta tomar whiskey en las reuniones familiares.

A variety of distilled beverage, each with specific characteristics depending on its country of origin.

Bourbon is a type of whiskey that comes from the United States.

El bourbon es un tipo de whiskey que proviene de Estados Unidos.

A drink that is usually served neat, with ice, or in cocktails.

I prefer my whiskey neat to better enjoy its flavor.

Prefiero mi whiskey solo, para disfrutar mejor su sabor.

The word 'whiskey' comes from the Gaelic 'uisce beatha', which means 'water of life'.

Have a whiskey

An invitation to have a drink of whiskey.

Toma un whiskey

A whiskey with ice

A way to serve whiskey with ice.

Un whiskey con hielo

bourbon

A type of American whiskey that must contain at least 51% corn.

bourbon

scotch

Scotch whiskey, usually made from malted barley.

scotch

Uiskey

Let's have a uiskey at the bar.

Vamos a tomar un uiskey en el bar.

Whisk

Last night I only had a whisk before going to sleep.

Anoche solo tomé un whisk antes de dormir.