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Recent Examples of brandy
For traditional lodging, bed down at Mountain House Rajska Vrata in Jahorina, Bosnia and Herzegovina, where ski days end on the sunny patio with local specialties such as nettle soup or herbal rakija (brandy) around the fireplace.
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Naomi Tomky, AFAR Media, 15 Oct. 2025
My dad considered luxury his old Jaguar two-seater that smelled of leather and oil, a cigar and a brandy, and long, indulgent lunches at great restaurants.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2025
The cocktail also contained an apricot liqueur and brandy, according to the study.
—Amarachi Orie, CNN Money, 3 Oct. 2025
For those looking for toasty beverages that highlight fall fruits, search menus for warm apple or pear ciders mixed with apple brandy, whiskey, spiced rum, or vodka.
—Essence, 29 Sep. 2025
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Naomi Tomky, AFAR Media, 15 Oct. 2025
My dad considered luxury his old Jaguar two-seater that smelled of leather and oil, a cigar and a brandy, and long, indulgent lunches at great restaurants.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2025
The cocktail also contained an apricot liqueur and brandy, according to the study.
—Amarachi Orie, CNN Money, 3 Oct. 2025
For those looking for toasty beverages that highlight fall fruits, search menus for warm apple or pear ciders mixed with apple brandy, whiskey, spiced rum, or vodka.
—Essence, 29 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brandy
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Of course, proof chasers and hazmat hounds are going to love this whiskey, and there’s nothing wrong with that—drinking whiskey is an entirely subjective experience.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
9 Nov. 2025
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And the movie, with these two sexy people sparring for about 10 minutes, only to settle their differences over whiskey before a roaring fire in a snowbound cabin that looks like a vacation hideaway, has an unironic romance-novel baby-it’s-cold-outside vibe of old-school desert-island love.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Alcoholic drinks include: Beer Cocktails Hard seltzers Liquors and liqueurs Wine 6.—
Lindsey DeSoto,
Health,
28 Oct. 2025
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If Calvados apple liqueur is unavailable for the glaze, substituting water works wonderfully.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Oct. 2025
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The Matthews distillery opened by friends Matt Simpkins and Thomas Bogan uses North Carolina grains to make a variety of spirits, including whiskey, vodka, rum and gin.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Oct. 2025
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Add vodka, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, horseradish, hot sauce, celery salt, pepper and olive brine.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
Denver Post,
28 Oct. 2025
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Still, the distillery continues to make gin, rye whiskey, and sometimes other spirits that don’t fit into these categories like Old Potrero Christmas Spirit.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
5 Nov. 2025
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Above the bar, there are two rows of gin bottles, with a two-way mirror between them and an infinity mirror behind the second row.—
Maya Kachroo-Levine,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Nov. 2025
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In its final form, the sky-high pad spanned a whopping 13,300 square feet across two levels, with four bedrooms, seven bathrooms, a gym, a massage room, wine storage, and plenty of sprawling gallery walls to display the performer’s art collection.—
Mekita Rivas,
Architectural Digest,
7 Nov. 2025
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The price for Raclette Rafting is 90 Swiss francs (around $113 USD) per person and includes a full raclette dinner, wine, tea, blankets, a guide, and safety gear.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Nov. 2025
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Before Italy, my drinking experiences were limited to whatever my friends and I could sneak from our parents’ liquor cabinets, preferably something sickly sweet like peach schnapps and vanilla vodka drowned in Diet Coke.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Sep. 2025
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Guests also enjoy beer, wine and schnapps tastings, a baking competition and more.—
Tiney Ricciardi,
Denver Post,
11 Sep. 2025
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The 40th release, however, marks the first time the brand has ever released a tequila—an extra añejo blend put together by a leading name in the agave spirits industry.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
5 Nov. 2025
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Social Cantina is set for patio parties, tequila dinners and local partnerships.—
Cheryl V. Jackson,
IndyStar,
5 Nov. 2025
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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 12 Nov. 2025.
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