whiskey
whiskey — noun
1. A strong alcoholic drink made by fermenting and distilling grains such as barley
A strong alcoholic drink made by fermenting and distilling grains such as barley, corn, or rye. It is usually pale brown and is produced in many countries, with Scotland, Ireland, and the United States being especially well known for it.
Sayaka poured herself a small glass of whiskey after finishing her exams.
uncountable: a glass of + whiskey
The distillery where Christopher works has been producing whiskey since 1875.
Imran prefers his whiskey with a splash of water, but his wife drinks hers neat.
Élise learned about the different types of whiskey during her trip to Scotland.
Whiskey that is aged for at least twelve years often has a smoother taste.
- spirits
more general term used especially in British English; includes gin, vodka, rum, and other distilled drinks
- liquor
more general term used in American English for any strong alcoholic drink
- Scotch
specifically refers to whiskey made in Scotland, usually spelled whisky
- bourbon
specifically refers to American whiskey made mostly from corn
文法句型
uncountable noun used without article
a glass/bottle/shot of + whiskey
用法筆記
Whiskey is usually uncountable when referring to the drink in general (I enjoy whiskey). For a single serving, use the countable form (a whiskey / two whiskeys). Note the spelling difference: whisky (without e) is standard for Scottish and Canadian spirits, while whiskey (with e) is standard for Irish and American spirits.
常見錯誤
2. A single serving of whiskey, usually poured into a glass and drunk alone or with
A single serving of whiskey, usually poured into a glass and drunk alone or with ice or water.
Asher ordered two whiskeys and carried them carefully back to the table.
countable: two whiskeys = two servings
Nellie asked the bartender for another whiskey, then decided to switch to water instead.
Diego sipped his whiskey slowly while watching the snow fall outside the window.
Amani ordered a whiskey for herself and a glass of wine for her friend.
Vikram raised his glass of whiskey to toast his brother's promotion at work.
- a shot of whiskey
emphasises a small serving, often drunk quickly
- a glass of whiskey
describes the serving by its container
文法句型
a + whiskey
number + whiskeys
用法筆記
This countable sense is almost always used when ordering, offering, or pouring drinks (Could I have a whiskey? / He ordered three whiskeys). It refers to the portion in the glass, not the drink as a substance.