dram whiskey definition
Dram. A dram is the traditional Scotch whisky measure. Synonyms: bite, catch, drop, finger, jolt, morsel, mouthful, nibble, pinch, portion, shot, sip, slug, snifter, soupcon, taste, toothful.ask. Casks are the oak barrels in which whisky matures. A cask is the generic name for these barrels. They come in various shapes and sizes. In order to be called whisky, the spirit must have matured for at least three years in an oak barrel. Synonyms: barillet, barrel, butt, firkin, hogshead, keg, pipe.