How to Use Irish whiskey in a Sentence

Irish whiskey

noun
  • There is no wrong or right way to enjoy Irish whiskey.
    — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 6 Mar. 2026
  • This does come at a time of conflicting news for Irish whiskey.
    — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 23 Jan. 2026
  • Redbreast is a single pot still Irish whiskey.
    — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 15 Feb. 2026
  • There are some key requirements for a whiskey to be called Irish whiskey.
    — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 6 Mar. 2026
  • Of course, this doesn’t mean that Irish whiskey isn’t popular.
    — Jordan Valinsky, CNN, 17 Mar. 2023
  • Bad news for cashews and Irish whiskey, not to mention pasta and olive oil.
    — Mary Norris, New Yorker, 30 Dec. 2025
  • Irish coffee is made with Irish whiskey, hot coffee and sugar and topped with cream.
    — Brendel Hightower, Detroit Free Press, 9 Mar. 2023
  • Possibly the best-value Irish whiskey on the shelf.
    — Paul Caputo, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
  • And, for the adults, some special green cocktails, Irish beers, or even Irish whiskey.
    — Erin Cavoto, Country Living, 30 Jan. 2023
  • This truckle of aged cheddar cheese is made with Irish whiskey for an extra burst of flavor.
    — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 27 Feb. 2026
  • Irish whiskeys are stocked on the shelves, and the background is lit by their beautiful amber color.
    — Alec Lewis, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
  • Miller is an Irish whiskey historian.
    — Eric Blumer, CBS News, 11 Dec. 2025
  • But consider trying Irish whiskey on its own as well to explore the flavors.
    — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 1 Mar. 2024
  • But consider trying Irish whiskey on its own as well to explore the flavors.
    — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 6 Mar. 2026
  • Made with Irish whiskey, this pre-mixed, ready-to-drink cocktail features coffee notes with a kick, thanks to the liquor.
    — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 12 Mar. 2026
  • To warm them up, someone had the idea to add Irish whiskey to their coffee—and Irish coffee was born.
    — Noel Burgess, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
  • Several different new splurge-worth Irish whiskeys have come to market over the past few years.
    — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 6 Mar. 2026
  • For dinner, there will be a selection of items including Irish whiskey steak.
    — Cathy Kozlowicz, Journal Sentinel, 9 Mar. 2023
  • Rye, Irish whiskey, and Scotch have also been getting more attention.
    — Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 2 Feb. 2023
  • There are not as many ultra-aged Irish whiskeys as there scotch whiskies in the world, but there are certainly some worth seeking out.
    — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 6 Mar. 2026
  • Like any other whiskey category, there are a lot of cask finishes in Irish whiskey.
    — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 6 Mar. 2026
  • Remember, unlike scotch or Irish whiskey, bourbon must age in casks that have never before been used.
    — Brad Japhe, Forbes, 29 Sep. 2024
  • Today there are more than three dozen Irish whiskey distilleries, up from just three in the 1990s.
    — Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 6 May 2023
  • So far, the brewery has a selection of Irish whiskey, bourbon, gin, vodka, and tequila.
    — Shauna Stuart | [email protected], al, 19 Aug. 2023
  • There will be an educational component to learn about these Irish whiskeys.
    — Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026
  • The whiskey collection offers a range of classic Irish whiskeys and some rarer and lesser-known options.
    — Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
  • From tipples featuring Irish whiskey to sips where the green is far more than food coloring-deep, these are the best cocktails to toast sláinte to.
    — Lauren Hubbard, Town & Country, 1 Mar. 2023
  • This is the first time Irish whiskey volumes have surpassed Scotch whiskey since Prohibition.
    — Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 3 May 2025
  • The whiskey collection focuses on Scotch and Irish whiskeys, with many rare and hard-to-find expressions.
    — Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
  • Teeling has played a role in inspiring this growth by showing that Irish whiskey can be innovative and diverse.
    — Noel Burgess, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026

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