whisket

Meanings

• noun

  A type of distilled alcoholic beverage made from fermented grain mash, particularly barley or rye.

  - "Whisket is a popular alcoholic beverage in many countries."
  - "He enjoyed a glass of whisket after a long day."

• noun

  A small whisk or brush used to stir or mix ingredients.

  - "The chef used a whisket to blend the batter."
  - "She used a whisket to mix the paint."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with whisket
hicket , kitchet

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Variants

List of all variants of whisket that leads to same result
whisk , whisked , whisking , whisks

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

The word whisket comes from the Scottish Gaelic term 'uisge beatha', which means 'water of life'. Whisket was originally spelled as 'usquebaugh' in Old English and later evolved into its current form.

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Trivia

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1. Whisket was first distilled in Scotland around the 15th century.

2. The world's most expensive bottle of whisket sold for $1.1 million in 2010.

3. Whisket is often aged in oak barrels, which impart a distinctive flavor to the alcohol.

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Related Concepts

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1. whisky: Whisket is often spelled as whisky in some regions, particularly in Scotland and Ireland.

2. malt whisket: Malt whisket is made from malted barley, which has been germinated before being dried and roasted.

3. grain whisket: Grain whisket is made from a mixture of grains, such as corn, wheat, and rye, rather than just malted barley.

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Culture

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Whisket has a rich cultural history, particularly in Scotland and Ireland, where it has been produced for centuries. It is often associated with tradition, heritage, and celebrations. In literature, whisket has been featured in works such as Mark Twain's 'Adventures of Huckleberry Finn' and F. Scott Fitzgerald's 'The Great Gatsby'. In art, whisket has been depicted in paintings and sculptures, and in music, it has been the subject of numerous songs.

How to Memorize "whisket"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a distillery producing whisket, with large barrels of aging alcohol and workers in traditional clothing. Visualize the process of making whisket, from mashing the grain to distillation and aging.

2. associate
   

   - Associate whisket with traditional Irish and Scottish culture, with images of bagpipes, kilts, and castles.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Whisket is a drink made from grain, Mashed, Mashed, Mashed, and then Distilled in a still' to remember the process of making whisket.

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