Definition of: whisky

(hwis′kē) noun plural ·kies
1. An alcoholic liquor obtained by the distillation of a fermented starchy compound, usually a grain. Whisky is often named (sometimes improperly) from the substance from which it is made, as corn whisky, rye whisky, etc.; or from the place or country of production, as Bourbon whisky, Irish whisky, etc.
2. A drink or portion of whisky. Compare USQUEBAUGH.
—adjective Pertaining to or made of whisky. Also whis′key. [Short for usquebaugh <Irish uisgebeatha, lit., water of life <uisge water + beatha life]