BRANDY Synonyms: 75 Similar and Opposite Words

brandy

noun

Definition of brandy

as in whiskey

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Recent Examples of brandy 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 The reserve Ticonderoga cup with rum, brandy and pineapple packs a punch but remains extremely refreshing. — Blair Crosby, AJC.com, 5 July 2026 In a second room, visitors see where Franklin would gather with Stevenson's family and indulge in a glass of brandy while playing games. — Gina Kalsi, PEOPLE, 4 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for brandy

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Noun

Overall, white-wine casks are used much less frequently than red-wine casks to finish scotch whisky, mostly because there is a whole lot more aged red wine than white wine.

— Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 23 Sep. 2026
Americans can brew beer in their kitchens and make wine at home, but just try making a bottle of whiskey or gin — and people can run afoul of a federal law that dates back more than 150 years.

— Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 22 Sep. 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

Perroquet can also stock guest room mini fridges with its signature Rhubarb Whitney, a refreshing mix of vodka, rhubarb and agave nectar, along with instructions for putting the finishing touches on the cocktail.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Sep. 2026
Rum cocktails are available, as are gin, tequila/mezcal and vodka creations.

— Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of vodka

Noun

Instead of crafting a new formula for its NA option, the brand opted to remove the alcohol from its Cygnet 22 gin through a re-distillation process.

— Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 24 Sep. 2026
Made with gin, Campari, lemon, simple syrup, and muddled white grapes, it was created in 2001 by Vincenzo Errico in London.

— Amy Cavanaugh, Chicago Tribune, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of gin

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

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Shortly after the Clooneys welcomed their twins in 2017, George and Rande sold their Casamigos tequila brand for $1 billion to British beverage giant Diageo.

— Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 24 Sep. 2026
George and Rande have been friends for years, and founded the Casamigos tequila business together with Mike Meldman in 2013.

— Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 23 Sep. 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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