Alarmed without ale or wee whisky (4)
I believe the answer is:
dram
'whisky' is the definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I don't understand how they can define each other.
I don't understand how the remainder of the clue works.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for dram that I've seen before include "Measure of Scotch" , "Small drink (in Scotland)" , "Small drink of alcohol" , "Small drink of spirits" , "Pick-me-up" .)