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Recent Examples of brandy
It's made in Cádiz, Spain's southernmost province, world-renowned for its sherry and brandy, with producers concentrated in one region.
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Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 12 Mar. 2026
Additional menu items include a brandy Old Fashioned ($7) and an Italian cannoli ($4).
—Elaine Rewolinski, jsonline.com, 18 Feb. 2026
The Harvard Cocktail is equal parts vermouth and spirit and starts with a pretty basic substitution of brandy for whiskey.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 14 Feb. 2026
Our guide Lusine didn’t miss a beat, telling us about Armenia’s exports of precious metals, tea and brandy, and how river rafting was best from May to October.
—Marlise Kast-Myers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Feb. 2026
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Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 12 Mar. 2026
Additional menu items include a brandy Old Fashioned ($7) and an Italian cannoli ($4).
—Elaine Rewolinski, jsonline.com, 18 Feb. 2026
The Harvard Cocktail is equal parts vermouth and spirit and starts with a pretty basic substitution of brandy for whiskey.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 14 Feb. 2026
Our guide Lusine didn’t miss a beat, telling us about Armenia’s exports of precious metals, tea and brandy, and how river rafting was best from May to October.
—Marlise Kast-Myers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brandy
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Back in 2021, Jack Daniel’s released its first age-statement expression in more than a century, a 10-year-old Tennessee whiskey that was, by all reports, excellent.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
26 Mar. 2026
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Kentucky’s bourbon whiskey boom leaves behind a huge amount of waste grain called stillage.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Mar. 2026
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Cocktails include the Rebujito, made with a sherry blend, Spanish melon, lemon, tonic and mint; the Fig Leaf Boulevardier, with Japanese whisky, Campari, Cocchi Rosa and fig leaf liqueur; and the Sea Buckthorn 75, featuring genmaicha gin, sea buckthorn cordial, lemon and Champagne.—
Eva Remijan-Toba,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Mar. 2026
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Lower the heat and when the mixture looks clear, remove it from the heat and stir in the liqueur.—
Mary Ann Esposito,
Boston Herald,
18 Mar. 2026
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The cocktails were made out of 50 milliliter bottles of Absolut-brand vodka with gray cloth stuffed into the tops.—
Flint McColgan,
Boston Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
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The pizzas really stay simple with options like margherita, pepperoni, romana or vodka.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Mar. 2026
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Continue on to The Shed Distillery, where Drumshanbo gin is distilled among forest-edge botanicals; the tasting room and café are worth lingering in.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Mar. 2026
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Cocktails include the Rebujito, made with a sherry blend, Spanish melon, lemon, tonic and mint; the Fig Leaf Boulevardier, with Japanese whisky, Campari, Cocchi Rosa and fig leaf liqueur; and the Sea Buckthorn 75, featuring genmaicha gin, sea buckthorn cordial, lemon and Champagne.—
Eva Remijan-Toba,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Mar. 2026
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For these kinds of events, the owners can coordinate on-site chefs, wine tastings, and recreational games for children upon request.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Mar. 2026
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In 1886, the Royal Niger Company was established in order to maintain the monopoly of palm wine and palm oil exports from the delta and its hinterland.—
Noo Saro-Wiwa,
The Dial,
24 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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Various cans of alcoholic ready-to-drink beverages, including Captain Morgan's rum and cola; Bacardi's mango mojito; Archers' schnapps and lemonade; Malibu's pineapple and piña colada cocktails; and Gordon's gin and tonic cocktails, are displayed for sale in a supermarket on Jan. 10, 2024.—
Brandon Gomez,
CNBC,
5 Feb. 2026
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And in November 2024, two trucks carrying Santo tequila, valued at about $1 million, did not make it to their destination.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2026
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Tacos and Tequila Festival Tacos, tequila shot bars and margaritas are naturally on the menu at this April festival.—
Aviva Bechky,
Houston Chronicle,
28 Mar. 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 31 Mar. 2026.
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