noun
- illegally distilled Irish whiskey
Usage: Irish
Examples
- The old man was caught making potteen in his barn.
- Potteen was traditionally produced in remote areas to avoid detection.
- The strong potteen burned his throat as he swallowed.
- Local authorities raided the illegal potteen operation.
- She offered him a glass of homemade potteen.
- The potteen had a harsh, fiery taste.