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
  • As day turns to night, explore sophisticated drink spots such as Hey Palu for cocktails or the Port of Leith Distillery for whisky.
    — Carinne Geil Botta, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
  • That is clearly very bad news, although not entirely unexpected given the current state of the whiskey industry and the trajectory that the company has been on over the past couple of years.
    — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 31 July 2026
Definition of whiskey
Noun
  • Aside from a strong menu, there’s also an impressive wine and cocktail menu to look forward to.
    — Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
  • The menus will bring together the elegance of French cuisine with the flavors of California and will be priced at $695 per person, with optional wine pairings.
    — Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of wine
Noun
  • Lisa Frank hair clips; the So Kitschy, made with vodka, rum and apricot and matched with a scrunchie set; and the Rooftop Daydream, a smoky-sweet mezcal cocktail with watermelon and basil, paired with a body wash bar.
    — Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Prosecutors said Gates was driving 22 mph over the speed limit, with her headlights off, and a bottle of vodka and plastic cups in her car.
    — Sara Machi, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of vodka
Noun
  • The leaves produce a more aromatic and delicate liqueur, while the berries contribute greater tannin, fruit, and concentration.
    — Layne Randolph, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
  • Classics like a white Russian, a Revolver, or an espresso tonic can all be made with decaf espresso liqueur—any cocktail recipe that uses espresso liqueur is suitable for this swap.
    — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 June 2026
Definition of liqueur
Noun
  • Because as with botanicals in a gin, there are a number of ways to incorporate anise into aguardiente.
    — Brian Freedman, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
  • For cocktails, the menu is made up of classics, like a gin and tonic, or riffs that turn French 75s into Italian 75s with the addition of limoncello.
    — Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026
Definition of gin
Noun
  • The highway span was the exact ground covered last year by Sunshine Perez, who had made two trips to liquor stores to buy Patron tequila before driving the wrong way onto a Turnpike exit ramp.
    — Brittany Wallman, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
  • The value compounds because the tour is selling tickets, the album is driving streams, and the tequila and the sneaker campaign are both reinforcing the same orange-hued, community-first aesthetic in the culture at the same time.
    — Olivia Shalhoup, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
Definition of tequila
Noun
  • The rum is there for body, the brandy gives an oaky texture, the orgeat a floral, nutty sweetness, and the orange thins it out and helps mask the strength.
    — Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 1 Aug. 2026
  • The Naked and Almost Famous, with mezcal, Strega, Select Aperitivo and lime, will be $11, and the Bramble VSOP, with D’ussé VSOP brandy, Cassis de Bourgogne, blackberry, lemon and honey, will go for $13.
    — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 31 July 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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