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The waiter served us wine from an elegant decanter.
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The design of the bottle certainly has something to do with it, a fetching, retrol-looking glass decanter with a tax strip that provides information about when the whiskey was distilled and bottled.
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Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
25 June 2026
In the seclusion of The Rabbit Hole, the members-only speakeasy in the building’s second floor, members could purchase a Spirit of Champions Limited Edition decanter for $1,700 and select a country of representation that the Mexican artisans translated on-site into a one-of-one keepsake.
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Lilian Raji,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
Use thoughtful upgrades like crystal decanters, warm lighting, and single-use cloths.
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Marisa Suzanne Martin,
The Spruce,
28 May 2026
To add vintage barware to your collection, head to The Hour, which has unique glassware, decanters, and shakers.
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Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
21 Apr. 2026
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Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
25 June 2026
In the seclusion of The Rabbit Hole, the members-only speakeasy in the building’s second floor, members could purchase a Spirit of Champions Limited Edition decanter for $1,700 and select a country of representation that the Mexican artisans translated on-site into a one-of-one keepsake.
—
Lilian Raji,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
Use thoughtful upgrades like crystal decanters, warm lighting, and single-use cloths.
—
Marisa Suzanne Martin,
The Spruce,
28 May 2026
To add vintage barware to your collection, head to The Hour, which has unique glassware, decanters, and shakers.
—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
21 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for decanter
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“Decanter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/decanter. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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decanter
noun
de·cant·er
di-ˈkant-ər 
: an ornamental glass bottle used especially for serving wine
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