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or whisky
as in vodka
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Recent Examples of whiskey
That means no more American whiskey, no more California wines—not just for individual consumers, but for restaurants and bars as well.
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David Faris, Newsweek, 3 Feb. 2025
The furniture is a mix of vintage and handcrafted, and the welcoming touches range from fluffy bathrobes to madeleines and whiskey waiting in your room.
—John Metcalfe, The Mercury News, 3 Feb. 2025
Troopers reportedly found a half-empty bottle of liquor and an empty nip bottle in the front console of the vehicle as well as a half-empty bottle of whiskey in the backseat, according to the warrant affidavit.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 31 Jan. 2025
The rapper born Jeffrey Bruce Atkins was all over the place, promoting his spanking new Amber & Opal, a top shelf honey botanical whiskey.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 27 Jan. 2025
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David Faris, Newsweek, 3 Feb. 2025
The furniture is a mix of vintage and handcrafted, and the welcoming touches range from fluffy bathrobes to madeleines and whiskey waiting in your room.
—John Metcalfe, The Mercury News, 3 Feb. 2025
Troopers reportedly found a half-empty bottle of liquor and an empty nip bottle in the front console of the vehicle as well as a half-empty bottle of whiskey in the backseat, according to the warrant affidavit.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 31 Jan. 2025
The rapper born Jeffrey Bruce Atkins was all over the place, promoting his spanking new Amber & Opal, a top shelf honey botanical whiskey.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 27 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for whiskey
Noun
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Perennial favorite vodka had flat sales, but held steady with more than $7 billion in value.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
14 Feb. 2025
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Spindle Bar has cocktail specials: Main Squeeze frozen vodka lemonade and Love is Brewing, a chocolate caramel espresso martini.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Feb. 2025
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Others turned to bathtub distillery operations, creating gin and other liquors at home.—
Sarah Holzmann,
Smithsonian Magazine,
14 Feb. 2025
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The View has collaborated with a couple of other New York institutions on exclusive cocktails, too: The Katz’s Martini combines gin and dry vermouth with Katz’s blend of pastrami spices, while the Whipped and Swirled plays on Magnolia Bakery’s banana pudding.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
12 Feb. 2025
Noun
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And no worries if kids will be eating the fondue; the wine or brandy that adds a wonderful umami flavor to the pot evaporates during the cooking process.—
Gretchen McKay,
Twin Cities,
5 Feb. 2025
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This easy dessert takes the classic combination of berries and cream and gives them an elevated flavor thanks to the brandy and sour cream.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 Jan. 2025
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The 2025 version of this series includes whiskey finished in barrels previously used to mature tequila, Bordeaux wine, Moscatel, and the subject of this review (the best of the lot, in my opinion), Amarone wine.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
16 Feb. 2025
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Where her counterparts used EDM to drown our fears in tequila and beat drops, Gaga addressed them softly, head-on, while also supplying refuge and ecstasy.—
Christopher Rosa,
Glamour,
14 Feb. 2025
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Dig in: The Tum Tugger cocktail at Lorelei combines black rum, alpine amaro, black walnuts, nutmeg and Drambuie, a liqueur made from Scotch.—
Ryan Deto,
Axios,
14 Feb. 2025
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These terrines of chocolate get dressed up for Valentine’s Day with an infusion of raspberry liqueur rippling through the custard for celebratory sparkle.—
Lynda Balslev,
The Mercury News,
10 Feb. 2025
Noun
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According to popular lore, George was executed by drowning in a barrel of wine.—
Sarah Holzmann,
Smithsonian Magazine,
18 Feb. 2025
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The village band provided entertainment, and revelers enjoyed wandering around shops that remained open just for them, browsing boutiques with cocktails and glasses of wine in hand.—
Andrew Sessa,
Robb Report,
18 Feb. 2025
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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
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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
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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
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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 21 Feb. 2025.
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