whiskey

variants or whisky

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Recent Examples of whiskey At the same time, the Diageo liquor company discontinued Ratner’s whiskey brand, Hillhaven Lodge, named after the director’s Beverly Hills estate. Wendy Lee, Los Angeles Times, 5 Jan. 2025 By then the story of his koji whiskey was fast fading into history. Clay Risen, New York Times, 3 Jan. 2025 The grain is used in bread-making as well as whiskey production. Caitlin Looby, Journal Sentinel, 31 Dec. 2024 The distillery is just beginning to age the whiskey, which will allow the flavors to develop and become more complex. Caitlin Looby, Journal Sentinel, 31 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for whiskey 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for whiskey
Noun
  • The signature drink is the Skyline Martini, a cocktail made with vodka, vermouth, and a twist of lemon.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
  • How The Chilton Is Different From Vodka Soda There were a few skeptics in our Instagram comments questioning how the Chilton is different from a vodka soda.
    Krissy Tiglias, Southern Living, 28 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • Canned cocktails, drinks that include spirits like vodka, tequila or gin rather than the malt liquor base of popular seltzers, have begun to take market share in the ready-to-drink alcoholic beverage category.
    Ryan Baker, CNBC, 10 Jan. 2025
  • Irish spirits exports overall, including beer, liqueur, and gin, increased by nearly 20 percent, the equivalent of more than $2 billion.
    Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 10 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Though denied by China, EU officials alleged the brandy tariffs were retaliation for the European Union's imposition of duties on Chinese electric vehicles.
    Karen Gilchrist,Jenni Reid,Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 6 Jan. 2025
  • One of Armenia’s top brandy producers, Noy, is known for utilizing traditional Armenian methods and local oak barrels for their distinguished brandies.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Diners can choose from a wide selection of Mexican tequilas, mescals, and beers, as well as wines from around the globe and innovative cocktails like the Avocado Margarita and Oaxacan Old Fashioned.
    Joe Yogerst, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
  • Cohen excitedly brought tequila to take a shot at the top of every hour with Cooper.
    William Earl, Variety, 1 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Dirty Spritz In this nonalcoholic take on a spritz, which typically features a bitter liqueur with sparkling wine or fizzy water, the olive brine brings flavor and depth.
    Joseph Hernandez, Bon Appétit, 9 Jan. 2025
  • Add 1 ounce herbal liqueur (such as Benedictine) and 1 ounce brandy.
    Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • Expect comforting dishes like large pasta loops with heritage pork shoulder ragu and wines ranging from acidic Etna Bianco to complex Nebbiolo.
    Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 13 Jan. 2025
  • Good Witch Fizz Sparkling wine and rosemary make this drink feel effortlessly magical.
    Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Under Joseph Losey’s direction, the seedy streets of Berlin become the sunny avenues of Los Angeles, the shambling beggars become roving gangs of coiffed teenage boys, the killer’s drink changes from schnapps to bourbon, and the overall effect is a little less morally ambiguous than the original.
    Elle Carroll, Vulture, 24 Dec. 2024
  • And like Crazy Daisy, Off Piste Bar offers a solid cocktail menu, along with beer and plenty of schnapps.
    Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 16 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • Diners can choose from a wide selection of Mexican tequilas, mescals, and beers, as well as wines from around the globe and innovative cocktails like the Avocado Margarita and Oaxacan Old Fashioned.
    Joe Yogerst, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
  • After the firing squad finished its work, victorious Mexican troops reportedly removed Crabb's head and shipped it to Mexico City in a jar of mescal.
    The Arizona Republic, The Arizona Republic, 11 Apr. 2024

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“Whiskey.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whiskey. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.

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