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Recent Examples of brandy
In addition to the missing documents, the report noted an incident on May 13, 2024 when Aguto drank two 500 ml bottles of Chacha, a Georgian brandy containing 40-50% alcohol, during a military event while on a nine-day trip to Ukraine.
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Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 16 Mar. 2026
Feel free to swap the bourbon for brandy or dark rum.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2026
Men bought their hats at Can Prats, drank a brandy called Torres 10, and had dinner in a restaurant called 7 Portes.
—Colm Tóibín, The Atlantic, 14 Mar. 2026
It's made in Cádiz, Spain's southernmost province, world-renowned for its sherry and brandy, with producers concentrated in one region.
—Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 12 Mar. 2026
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Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 16 Mar. 2026
Feel free to swap the bourbon for brandy or dark rum.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2026
Men bought their hats at Can Prats, drank a brandy called Torres 10, and had dinner in a restaurant called 7 Portes.
—Colm Tóibín, The Atlantic, 14 Mar. 2026
It's made in Cádiz, Spain's southernmost province, world-renowned for its sherry and brandy, with producers concentrated in one region.
—Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 12 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brandy
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Expect warming Scottish fare of venison pies, sea trout, sticky date pudding, and an extraordinary whisky list, including house exclusives like the secret-recipe Badger Juice, only available on property.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Apr. 2026
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The Balvenie was one of the first scotch distilleries to give its whisky a secondary maturation, thanks to the oversight of malt master David Stewart MBE who created the classic DoubleWood expression.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
15 Apr. 2026
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The peach whiskey sour mixes an Italian liqueur, bourbon, peaches, lemon juice and bitters.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
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Unlike traditional tiramisu, Costco’s Tiramisu Cheesecake contains no liqueur—just coffee.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 Apr. 2026
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Made with a simple syrup that's a little sweet from strawberries and a little tart from the rhubarb, these sippers can be splashed with gin, vodka, or tequila.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
11 Apr. 2026
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The Sicilian Butcher had a whole Parmesan wheel from which vodka pasta was served.—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Apr. 2026
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The violet femme blends gin, honey, lavender and lemon juice.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
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And yet, my preferred indulgence was an aperitivo-hour gin and tonic infused with local friggitelli peppers, served at the Rooftop Bar.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Apr. 2026
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One answer sits in the structure of the wine industry itself.—
Maryam Ahmed,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
22 Apr. 2026
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The only self-pour beer, wine and coffee spot in Lake Norman with 46 taps on its main level and 24 taps on its rooftop.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Apr. 2026
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Guests counted as extra income—locals stopping by for schnapps, ham, beer, fish sandwiches.—
Kendra Atleework,
Longreads,
12 Mar. 2026
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Indulge in drinks such as the White Chocolate Raspberry with Tippy Cow vanilla, crème de cacao, raspberry schnapps and milk or the Tequila Romance with Exotico Blanco tequila, triple sec, lime, coconut and strawberry.—
Susan Stapleton,
Des Moines Register,
6 Feb. 2026
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As the vessel toured Baja California, Diana Sanders of Vacaville sampled tequila shots — 14 or 15 in total — from six ship taverns, tequileras and pubs, according to court documents.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2026
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The two specialty cocktails are the Herb Garden Elixir made with tequila blanco, cucumber, jalapenos, basil and lime, and the Planet Punch, which blends tequila reposado, passion fruit, orange juice, lime and grenadine.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
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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
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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
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“Brandy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brandy. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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