John Barleycorn

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Recent Examples of John Barleycorn Santa Claus had triumphed over John Barleycorn. Gary Kamiya, San Francisco Chronicle, 24 Dec. 2021
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Noun
  • With a strong focus on local produce and fish, meals can feel restrictive–no alcohol, for example, though there is pasta (this is Italy, after all!).
    Rona Berg, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
  • The garden is packed with picnic blankets, tables, people and alcohol.
    Tim Spiers, New York Times, 11 July 2025
Noun
  • If negotiations work out with the building’s landlord – and pending approval of a liquor license from the city of Denver – Skinner and Music City owners Sam and Jordan Graf, who are brothers, hope to turn the spot into a fully functioning bar and restaurant of their own.
    Jonathan Shikes, Denver Post, 17 July 2025
  • The 56-year-old Watertown Democrat admitted that prosecutors had enough evidence to prove their case charging him with operating a vehicle under the influence of liquor and leaving the scene of property damage.
    Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 17 July 2025
Noun
  • Chui and Pang danced, ate cake and toasted with bubbly drinks served in the clear cups typically used on planes.
    Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 15 July 2025
  • The concept is for guests of all golf levels to enjoy three holes with a bit of socialization and great drinks.
    Paula Conway, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
Noun
  • But still, the agave spirit is crucial to this melange of booze.
    Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 11 July 2025
  • Fresh juices, top-shelf booze, and a rotating cocktail menu that'll keep you guessing.
    Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Noun
  • This 14% alcohol Barolo is the color of rum and orange juice.
    Tom Mullen, Forbes.com, 20 July 2025
  • Aged rum: The original Jungle Bird calls for blackstrap rum, which is a very dark spiced rum, Backhus tells us.
    Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 July 2025

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