BRANDY Synonyms: 75 Similar and Opposite Words

brandy

noun

Definition of brandy

as in whiskey

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Recent Examples of brandy 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 What’s next for Albania The things that make visiting Albania so wonderful—jaw-dropping scenery and that every restaurateur and hotelier foists their father’s homemade raki (grape brandy) on everyone, immediately—remain firmly in place. — Naomi Tomky, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 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 Through his flagship company Alliance Global, Tan also has interests in Emperador, the world’s biggest brandy maker, and the Philippine franchisee of McDonald’s. — Ian Sayson, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for brandy

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Noun

Expect a cocktail menu with drinks like a lychee martini and an old fashioned with Yamazaki whiskey and nori bitters.

— Oren Peleg, HollywoodReporter, 14 Oct. 2026
The distillery actually reopened in 2021, but of course the whisky being made there now is very different from what is in the leftover casks, which are still being matured and monitored by Diageo.

— Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of whiskey

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

Blair attributed the incident to drinking a glass of wine and taking a pill.

— Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026
The single most difficult part of Rainbeau’s job last season was to stay up on lates with Solène, having to do both their jobs while Solène was busy having a glass of wine or breaking someone’s heart.

— Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of wine

Noun

The vast rooftop terrace is amazing, with a huge local following for its views (rue Saint-Paul and Notre-Dame Basilica on one side, the Old Port on the other), and cocktails, including a house cocktail that mixes peach purée, peach schnapps, orange juice, and sparkling wine.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 June 2026
Or swap out the peach schnapps for bourbon or light rum.

— Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 18 June 2026

Definition of schnapps

Noun

For something more casual, Pancho Villa is the long-time Mexican restaurant known for tacos and tequila.

— Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2026
There, the hotel recently launched The Ballantyne Private Select Reposado, a one-of-a-kind tequila barrel created exclusively for the hotel by Casa Obsidiana and finished in French oak wine barrels.

— Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of tequila

Noun

Diners can choose from a wide selection of Mexican tequilas, mescals, and beers, as well as wines from around the globe and innovative cocktails like the Avocado Margarita and Oaxacan Old Fashioned.

— Joe Yogerst, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
After the firing squad finished its work, victorious Mexican troops reportedly removed Crabb's head and shipped it to Mexico City in a jar of mescal.

— The Arizona Republic, The Arizona Republic, 11 Apr. 2024

Definition of mescal

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