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
  • On June 24, 1889, Butch Cassidy hunched over a shot of whiskey in the bar of the Telluride pool hall—and started watching the San Miguel Valley Bank right across the street very, very closely.
    — Catherine Dunwoody, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
  • View gallery - 4 images From Smokpub, makers of a compact electric cocktail and whisky smoker, comes the Doubot, a sourdough fermentation system currently on Kickstarter.
    — Shirl Leigh July 16, New Atlas, 17 July 2026
Definition of whiskey
Noun
  • Don’t over-complicate things and don’t judge a wine by a fancy label (or a book by a fancy design).
    — Forbes.com, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
  • Certain foods call for certain drinks, and children are sometimes given small amounts of wine at dinner.
    — Tim Brinkhof, Time, 23 July 2026
Definition of wine
Noun
  • The South Florida fruits are mostly enjoyed fresh by home gardeners, but they’ve also been baked into French fries — and even turned into vodka.
    — Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 24 July 2026
  • The vodka rigatoni is especially popular, and the restaurant has even received recognition from the Michelin Guide.
    — Evan Moore July 23, Charlotte Observer, 23 July 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
  • Recent years have seen the opening of a small gin distillery and the launch of a spring literary festival, but most of Filey’s shops and cafés are long-established.
    — The Week UK, TheWeek, 19 July 2026
  • Nass suggests the Gray Lady, a citrusy gin concoction that borrows the nickname for Nantucket’s fog.
    — Sarah Halverson, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 July 2026
Definition of gin
Noun
  • Drama Club’s focus stems from the group’s love of agave spirits, as well as the current popularity of tequila and mezcal.
    — Anthony Todd, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026
  • On Thursday, Kim Kardashian caught flak online when a post featuring the Skims mogul and her sister Khloe Kardashian swigging tequila from a boat on a lake published shortly after Jenner announced the news of MJ’s death.
    — Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 16 July 2026
Definition of tequila
Noun
  • Today, a cohort of distilleries—including numerous small, independent operations—are producing their own takes on American brandy.
    — David Thomas Tao, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
  • The reserve Ticonderoga cup with rum, brandy and pineapple packs a punch but remains extremely refreshing.
    — Blair Crosby, AJC.com, 5 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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