whisky

Everyday

1. A strong alcoholic drink made from grain such as barley, made especially in Scotland, Ireland, Canada and the USA. tree →
2. (a whisky) A glass of this drink. tree →

In the lessons

It is a drink for adults only; strong alcohol is dangerous for children even in small amounts. In stories it often belongs to a grown-up character or a Scottish setting. In geography Scotland is famous for whisky distilleries. Phrases: a glass of whisky, Scotch whisky, Irish whiskey.

Examples

• Scotland is famous for making whisky. tree →
• Grandad keeps a bottle of whisky for special guests. tree →
• Whisky is far too strong for children and can make you very ill. tree →
• The distillery makes whisky from barley and water. tree →
• He ordered a whisky at the hotel bar. tree →
• Irish people spell it whiskey. tree →
• ‘That was no bad whisky neither,’ says Maurice, handing back the empty bottle. tree →

Note

Spelling trap: whisky (Scotland, Canada, usually UK) but whiskey (Ireland and usually the USA). Plural whiskies or whiskeys. Uncountable for the drink, countable for a glass or a type. Alcohol is only for adults.