cola nut
noun
co·la nut
less common spelling of kola nut
: the bitter caffeine-containing chestnut-sized seed of a kola tree used especially as a masticatory and in beverages
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The palate is creamy and refined, unfolding with flavors of Mirabelle plum and cola nut.
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Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025
The whiskey is rich and fruity on the nose, featuring warm banana bread, candied nuts, vanilla, caramel, hints of cola nut, and a slight savory note.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025
The whiskey is rich and fruity on the nose, featuring warm banana bread, candied nuts, vanilla, caramel, hints of cola nut, and a slight savory note.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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“Cola nut.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cola%20nut. Accessed 6 Jul. 2025.
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