barley-bree

noun

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

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  1. whiskey
  2. wine
  3. vodka
  4. liqueur
  5. gin
  6. tequila
  7. brandy
  8. malt liquor
Noun
  • Less than 15 minutes away by car is Pernod Ricard’s Chuan distillery, which opened in 2021 and ages its malt whisky in American bourbon, Spanish sherry, and Chinese oak casks for a unique Chinese spin; book a tour at the hotel front desk.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Nov. 2026
  • Their whiskey exports to Canada fell 57 percent in 2025, to $33 million, DISCUS reported.
    — Lars Hanson, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Nov. 2026
Definition of whiskey
Noun
  • Pump Social’s roots The dream come true all started for the Donners with time spent in California’s wine country, learning and growing professionally.
    — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 11 Nov. 2026
  • In winter an outdoor bar built from 240 blocks of ice serves mulled wine and spiked cocoa.
    — Jen Murphy, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of wine
Noun
  • The shop also carries beer, seasonal wines and adult-only slushies with a rotating flavor each week like Rosemary’s Baby, a mix of grapefruit vodka, maple syrup infused with rosemary and a little bit of lemon for balance.
    — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 11 Nov. 2026
  • Amused, the actor offered a gentle lesson in mixing the perfect vodka and orange juice—just one of countless tales this legendary hotel has collected over nearly a century.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of vodka
Noun
  • During my stay some visitors curled up on the couches against the evening desert chill, sipping hot drinks spiked with Amarula, a South African liqueur, surrounded by flickering candles.
    — Samantha Falewée, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Oct. 2026
  • 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
Definition of liqueur
Noun
  • Depending on the time of day, the carts are used to hawk mimosas or gin and tonics.
    — Liam Scott, Washington Post, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Hayden wants there to be a variety of spirits and cocktails — like gin and even whiskey at a raw bar.
    — Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of gin
Noun
  • The restaurant also has a full bar with an extensive selection of tequila and mezcal, alongside a wine list that includes bottles and wines by the glass.
    — Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 12 Nov. 2026
  • It’s been serving tacos and tequila for about 15 years, altogether.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 11 Nov. 2026
Definition of tequila
Noun
  • Fall Back The Fall Back, created by legendary late bartender Sasha Petraske, starts with rye whiskey, which is then split (like the cocktail’s closest relative, the Vieux Carré) with an equal pour of brandy, in this case Apple Brandy.
    — Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Cranberry Apple Pie Spiced with cardamom and flavored with apple brandy, this fresh-tasting treat from Pie Bird Pies in Des Moines is the harvest beauty your Thanksgiving table is waiting for.
    — Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 29 Oct. 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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