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whiskey, whisky
A distilled alcoholic beverage made from fermented grain mash.
ウイスキー (from English 'whiskey/whisky') is a popular spirit in Japan. Japanese whiskey has gained international recognition.
Common expressions
- ストレート: straight/neat
- ロック: on the rocks
- 水割り: mixed with water
- ハイボール: highball (with soda water)
- 湯割り: mixed with hot water
Japanese whiskey (ジャパニーズウイスキー) follows Scotch whisky traditions and has won numerous international awards.