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barley-bree

noun

variants also barley-broo
Definition of barley-breenext
chiefly Scottish
as in whiskey

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for barley-bree
  1. whiskey
  2. wine
  3. vodka
  4. liqueur
  5. gin
  6. tequila
  7. brandy
  8. malt liquor
Noun
  • But the Kentucky distillery also makes some bottles that fall into the unicorn whiskey category, and one of those—Parker’s Heritage Collection—is back with a new release that has a very interesting production plotline twist.
    — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 16 Sep. 2026
  • In March, the two added a whiskey library to the other side of The Marinello.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of whiskey
Noun
  • Grab some marcona almonds, sardine skewers, and paquitos de jamon with a glass of wine or cava for happy hour.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Buying something nice for a host is a tricky affair—there’s no expectation to spend a lot of money, nor is there one to bring something other than a bottle of wine, really, but the people pleasers among us will resonate with this list.
    — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of wine
Noun
  • His body had deteriorated under the pressure of consuming, on average, a gallon of vodka a day.
    — Levi Weaver, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Mike, with his sharp features and small, dark hands, is probably at the Silver Spur right now, nursing his glass of vodka, two rocks, no twist.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of vodka
Noun
  • Vendetta Uomo takes a warmer, spicier direction, pairing sparkling ginger and a cinnamon liqueur accord with a modern woodsy twist.
    — Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Though mixologist Nick Mautone created it to promote tournament sponsor Grey Goose, the true star of the Honey Deuce is black raspberry liqueur.
    — Sam O’Brien, Saveur, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of liqueur
Noun
  • This crisp, citrusy French 75 cocktail combines gin, fresh lemon juice, and Champagne for a bubbly, festive drink that’s remarkably easy to make.
    — Chris Morocco, Bon Appetit Magazine, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Cygnet wasn’t created with the intention of making a great martini, but it was created to be a great gin.
    — Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of gin
Noun
  • Fermentation occurred in wooden tanks with the agave fibers, the tequila was distilled in copper pot stills, and it was rested in clay pots for 15 days to aerate and pick up some mineral notes before bottling.
    — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Upstairs on the terrace, refreshing cocktails suited for outdoor drinking include the Summer Crush–made with tequila, watermelon, fig-balsamic, Acqua di Cedro, and lime.
    — Kristin Braswell, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of tequila
Noun
  • Her younger sibling, George, is a 500-gallon hybrid pot and column that’s utilized for more experimental spirits, including Virginia rum and apple brandy.
    — Robert F. Moss, Southern Living, 13 Sep. 2026
  • Alcohol The alcohol from wine or brandy that would normally cook off on the stove won’t evaporate in a slow cooker.
    — Anne Wolf, Martha Stewart, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of brandy
Noun
  • Major parts of Kansas City can say goodbye to the sale of mini liquor bottles and single-serve containers of beer and malt liquor.
    — Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 9 Apr. 2026
  • And since White Claw and many others are made with malt liquor, the stricter regulations on spirits don’t apply.
    — Chloe Sorvino, Forbes.com, 27 July 2025
Definition of malt liquor
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“Barley-bree.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/barley-bree. Accessed 19 Sep. 2026.

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