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Recent Examples of hogshead
The 50-year-old was assembled from four hogsheads selected by master of whisky creation Sarah Burgess.
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Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 17 June 2026
In 2022, an Ardbeg 1994 hogshead fetched £205,000 at auction.
—Mark Littler, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025
Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 17 June 2026
In 2022, an Ardbeg 1994 hogshead fetched £205,000 at auction.
—Mark Littler, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hogshead
Noun
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Brent crude oil, the global standard, has dropped below $78 per barrel, its lowest level since early March.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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Analysts at Citi on Monday adjusted their forecast for oil to $75 a barrel in the third quarter of this year, compared to a previous forecast of $110.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
Noun
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Many are releasing products at cask strength.—
David Thomas Tao,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
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Then, aged rye from a distillery in Indiana was put into those casks for two weeks, creating a strikingly spicy and altogether delicious—not to mention unique—whiskey that really stood out.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
18 June 2026
Noun
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This could be rescheduling a doctor's appointment, finding a contractor after a pipe bursts, or picking up your dry cleaning before a flight in the morning.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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With enough money, miles of pipe and drape, and a can-do attitude, anything can be a romantic wedding venue, even Madison Square Garden.—
Kase Wickman,
Vanity Fair,
18 June 2026
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“Hogshead.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hogshead. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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