barley-bree

variants also barley-broo
chiefly Scottish

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for barley-bree
Noun
  • As is tradition when naming a ship, Middleton briefly spoke to a crowd of people before releasing a bottle of whiskey that was broken against the hull of HMS Glasgow.
    Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 26 May 2025
  • Intrepid drinkers in America are able to sample a whole lot of whiskey, if they are motivated enough.
    Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 25 May 2025
Noun
  • Joe has written extensively on wines and spirits and judged many of the leading international wines and spirits competitions.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 24 May 2025
  • Other notable features include a 12-bed bunk room and a spa with a Himalayan salt room, plus an entertaining complex decked out with a bar, a movie theater, a bowling alley, a sports simulator, an arcade, a cigar lounge, and a wine cave.
    Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 23 May 2025
Noun
  • In general, beer has less ethanol than wine per ounce, and wine has less than liquors like vodka and tequila, Dr. Keyes said.
    Caroline Hopkins Legaspi, New York Times, 20 May 2025
  • The main decline in Diddy’s wealth last year was the end of his partnership with Diageo, an alcoholic beverage company, through his Cîroc vodka after sales began to decline starting in 2014, according to Forbes.
    Brie Stimson, FOXNews.com, 19 May 2025
Noun
  • The popular cocktail contains a handful of simple ingredients: St-Germain elderflower liqueur (naturally), Martini prosecco, soda water and mint and lime for a garnish.
    Erin Clements, People.com, 21 May 2025
  • This sophisticated take on a margarita is buoyed by two orange liqueurs.
    Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 May 2025
Noun
  • Each month, a new gin is highlighted, inviting guests to explore unique varieties, from local London distilleries to the glaciers of Iceland.
    Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 18 May 2025
  • Updated on May 14, 2025 Blush pink rhubarb pairs beautifully with gin and ginger in writer Ellen Gray’s classic all-butter crust.
    Ellen Gray, Saveur, 15 May 2025
Noun
  • The alleged incident took place at a nightclub in February 2023, with prosecutors claiming that the two-time Grammy winner attacked music promoter Abraham Diaw with a tequila bottle.
    Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 22 May 2025
  • Marciano pours himself a glass of straight tequila and Layla’s shock at this action tells me she’s never seen a Bravo television program.
    Olivia Crandall, Vulture, 21 May 2025
Noun
  • After the traditional production processes, this tequila is conditioned for 21–28 days in brandy casks that previously held Oaxacan mezcal, imparting unique characteristics to the spirit.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
  • In the courtyard, the word moonshine was projected on a wall and visitors tasted samples of tsipouro, a type of Greek brandy.
    Tony Perrottet, Travel + Leisure, 13 May 2025
Noun
  • She was nominated for multiple James Beard Awards and won one for an article on the legacy of the 40-ounce bottle of malt liquor.
    Charlotte Druckman, New York Times, 14 May 2025
  • On a frigid evening in January, two homeless men sat on a bench downtown, swilling malt liquor.
    Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 20 Mar. 2025
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“Barley-bree.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/barley-bree. Accessed 31 May. 2025.

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