Brush melted butter on one side of French bread slices, and place bread, buttered sides up, on a baking sheet.
Bake bread at 350 for 10 minutes or until lightly toasted.
Cut bread into 1/2-inch cubes, and set aside.
Combine raisins and whiskey in a small bowl; cover and let stand 10 minutes or until soft (do not drain).
Combine 1% milk and next 4 ingredients (1% milk through eggs) in a large bowl; stir well with a whisk.
Add bread cubes and raisin mixture, pressing gently to moisten; let stand 15 minutes. Spoon bread mixture into a 13 x 9-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray.
Combine 1 tablespoon sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over pudding.
Bake at 350 for 35 minutes or until set.
Serve warm with Caramel-
Whiskey Sauce.
Note: Substitute 1/4 cup apple juice for the Irish whiskey, if desired.