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whisky
This term refers to a potent distilled spirit, carrying connotations of warmth, maturity, and craftsmanship. It is often associated with luxury, slow sipping, and a sophisticated social atmosphere, though it can also evoke images of ruggedness or traditional heritage depending on the region of origin.
While the substance is generally treated as a mass noun when referring to the liquid in bulk, it becomes countable when referring to specific types, brands, or individual servings. For instance, one might discuss various whiskies from different distilleries, treating each variety as a distinct unit.
Meanings
Examples
The old man poured himself a finger of whisky and stared into the fire.
Do you prefer your whisky neat or with a splash of water?
He collects rare bottles of single malt whisky from across Scotland.
I wonder if this whisky has been aged in sherry casks.
The detective sipped his whisky while reviewing the case files.
Traditional whisky production involves a complex process of distillation.
Traditional whisky production involves a complex process of distillation.