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Recent Examples of whiskey
The European Union on Wednesday fired back at Trump’s steel and aluminum tariffs by taking aim at American jeans, boats and whiskey, much to the dismay of the US liquor industry.
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Matt Egan, CNN, 13 Mar. 2025
If your idea of a perfect weekend involves sizzling grills, top-tier whiskey, and learning BBQ secrets from the pros, then Alisal Ranch’s BBQ Bootcamp (May 4-6, 2025) is calling your name.
—Lanee Lee, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025
That could include ceramic products, steel products, furniture, alcoholic beverages like bourbon and Jack Daniel’s whiskey, plus orange juice and pet food.
—Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN, 27 Feb. 2025
For instance, the Artillery only uses gin, while the Chatham Artillery Punch calls for whiskey, rum, and Cognac.
—Rowan Briggs, The Mercury News, 21 Feb. 2025
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Matt Egan, CNN, 13 Mar. 2025
If your idea of a perfect weekend involves sizzling grills, top-tier whiskey, and learning BBQ secrets from the pros, then Alisal Ranch’s BBQ Bootcamp (May 4-6, 2025) is calling your name.
—Lanee Lee, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025
That could include ceramic products, steel products, furniture, alcoholic beverages like bourbon and Jack Daniel’s whiskey, plus orange juice and pet food.
—Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN, 27 Feb. 2025
For instance, the Artillery only uses gin, while the Chatham Artillery Punch calls for whiskey, rum, and Cognac.
—Rowan Briggs, The Mercury News, 21 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for whiskey
Noun
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Its Yappy Hour menu includes $10 specialty cocktails such as the Rescue Dog Sangria and the Good Boy, which mixes vodka, cold brew coffee, peanut butter whiskey, espresso and brown sugar.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 Mar. 2025
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The new Aspen Espresso Martini mixes Aspen vodka, cold brew and coffee liqueur for a boozy caffeine rush.—
Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Now, American whiskey may be globally renowned, but also, there’s a growing niche for American vodka, gin and rum brands.—
Jillian Dara,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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Court records show James drank up to 24 beers at a party, downed some gin and also took LSD before returning to his room at Dick's house.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
21 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Globally, the cognac and brandy market has been forecasted to grow from $14.17 billion in 2023 to $14.97 billion in 2024, representing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.6%.—
Rachel King,
Forbes,
15 Dec. 2024
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Residents of Wisconsin drink brandy in their official state cocktail, the brandy old fashioned, which is different from a traditional old fashioned in that cherries, oranges, bitters, sugar and brandy are muddled together before being topped with sweet or sour soda.—
Jeanette Hurt,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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Local master distillers, or tequila maestras, oversee the double-distillation process, resulting in a spirit that sings authentically of its origins while exceeding the expectations of today’s high-end tequila connoisseurs.—
Mr. Sancho Pancho Contributor,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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One afternoon, actors Denise Crosby (plays Tasha Yar and Sela) and Nana Visitor (plays Kira Nerys) led a group in making tequila and mezcal cocktails.—
Nathan Diller,
USA TODAY,
20 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The new Aspen Espresso Martini mixes Aspen vodka, cold brew and coffee liqueur for a boozy caffeine rush.—
Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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Typically two ounces of a spirit, one ounce of cold brew or espresso, one ounce of a coffee liqueur and a half ounce of optional simple syrup is the go-to.—
Patrice J. Williams,
Essence,
15 Mar. 2025
Noun
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France, in particular, benefits from strong wine exports to the U.S.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
14 Mar. 2025
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But the sustained seismic activity didn’t faze wine writer Eleni Kefalopoulou, an Athens resident who visited Santorini to meet with wine producers at the start of March.—
Helen Iatrou,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Mar. 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 28 Mar. 2025.
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