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whisky

[ hwis-kee, wis- ]

noun

plural whiskies,
  1. whiskey (used especially for Scotch or Canadian whiskey).


whisky

/ ˈ·Éɪ²õ°ìɪ /

noun

  1. a spirit made by distilling fermented cereals, which is matured and often blended
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged†2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of whisky1

C18: shortened from whiskybae, from Scottish Gaelic uisge beatha, literally: water of life; see usquebaugh
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Meanwhile, representatives from the American, Canadian, and Mexican spirit industries argued in a joint statement that drinks like bourbon, Tennessee whiskey, tequila, and Canadian whisky "can only be produced in their designated countries".

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The UK food and drink industry exports a couple of billion pounds worth of goods to the US every year, satisfying Americans's taste for specialist products like smoked salmon, Scotch whisky and artisan cheeses.

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Already, many producers are turning their sights beyond established customers – think whisky makers looking towards Asia.

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Cars, lumber used to build houses, beer, whisky and tequila, and avocados are among the goods that could become more expensive.

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The US President unveiled plans at the White House which will see the import tax apply at varying rates for different countries, affecting products like whisky and salmon.

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