mao-tai

noun

Definition of mao-tainext
as in whiskey

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  1. whiskey
  2. gin
  3. wine
  4. malt liquor
  5. tequila
  6. vodka
  7. liqueur
  8. sake
Noun
  • Expect a cocktail menu with drinks like a lychee martini and an old fashioned with Yamazaki whiskey and nori bitters.
    — Oren Peleg, HollywoodReporter, 14 Oct. 2026
  • The distillery actually reopened in 2021, but of course the whisky being made there now is very different from what is in the leftover casks, which are still being matured and monitored by Diageo.
    — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of whiskey
Noun
  • Its signature Gin Zen, made with gin, ginger, and lime, has been a favorite since 1998.
    — Alessia Armenise, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Adding a splash of gin and squeeze of lemon only enhanced the flavour.
    — Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of gin
Noun
  • Blair attributed the incident to drinking a glass of wine and taking a pill.
    — Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026
  • The single most difficult part of Rainbeau’s job last season was to stay up on lates with Solène, having to do both their jobs while Solène was busy having a glass of wine or breaking someone’s heart.
    — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of wine
Noun
  • Major parts of Kansas City can say goodbye to the sale of mini liquor bottles and single-serve containers of beer and malt liquor.
    — Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 9 Apr. 2026
  • And since White Claw and many others are made with malt liquor, the stricter regulations on spirits don’t apply.
    — Chloe Sorvino, Forbes.com, 27 July 2025
Definition of malt liquor
Noun
  • For something more casual, Pancho Villa is the long-time Mexican restaurant known for tacos and tequila.
    — Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2026
  • There, the hotel recently launched The Ballantyne Private Select Reposado, a one-of-a-kind tequila barrel created exclusively for the hotel by Casa Obsidiana and finished in French oak wine barrels.
    — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of tequila
Noun
  • Williams poured vodka from a Trader Joe’s coconut water bottle into her drink.
    — Dan Adler, Vanity Fair, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Inspired by Allario's Genoese roots, the cocktail combines vodka, vermouth, homemade pesto, and white balsamic vinegar.
    — Alessia Armenise, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of vodka
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
  • Men of honor, with full-body tattoos and missing fingers, exchanging sake cups in elaborate brotherhood rituals, were becoming a bit passé, even as a fantasy.
    — Ian Buruma, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026
  • There wasn’t anything created for the sake of visual pleasure.
    — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of sake
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“Mao-tai.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mao-tai. Accessed 16 Oct. 2026.

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