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or whisky
as in vodka
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Recent Examples of whiskey
So much so, eventually Hamblin ended up choosing the second and third pours of whiskey for us, instead of Gandano.
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Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Oct. 2025
The man pushed aside a few glasses and a half-empty bottle of whiskey.
—Gaar Adams
october 3, Literary Hub, 3 Oct. 2025
Westland Distillery, based in Seattle, specializes in American single malt whiskey and has built a reputation for innovative aging techniques and premium products.
—Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Sep. 2025
As the sun set and happy hour waned, the dedicated customers raced to the bar for a thirteen-dollar combo of Orion, a refreshing Okinawan lager, and a shot of Suntory whiskey.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 26 Sep. 2025
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Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Oct. 2025
The man pushed aside a few glasses and a half-empty bottle of whiskey.
—Gaar Adams
october 3, Literary Hub, 3 Oct. 2025
Westland Distillery, based in Seattle, specializes in American single malt whiskey and has built a reputation for innovative aging techniques and premium products.
—Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Sep. 2025
As the sun set and happy hour waned, the dedicated customers raced to the bar for a thirteen-dollar combo of Orion, a refreshing Okinawan lager, and a shot of Suntory whiskey.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 26 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for whiskey
Noun
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When pure ethanol isn’t available, doctors may temporarily administer vodka, one of the purest forms of commercial ethanol.—
Alessandra Freitas,
CNN Money,
12 Oct. 2025
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In addition to vodka and gin, Bogue Sound Distillery is renowned for unique whiskey flavors, such as peanut butter and salted caramel.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
12 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The world is pouring out some cold gin for the late, great Ace Frehley, the guitar spaceman of Kiss.—
Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
17 Oct. 2025
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Eevee, a vodka espresso martini; Flareon, a hard apple cider with a cinnamon whiskey; Glaceon, a frozen margarita; Jolteon, a whiskey lemonade; Leafeon, a gin mojito; and Vaporeon, with blue pineapple rum.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Oct. 2025
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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.—
Naomi Tomky,
AFAR Media,
15 Oct. 2025
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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
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The menu includes an Off the Record, a spicy tequila cocktail ($8), along with specials like $7 or $9 mini pitchers, $6 Gracie's Tax Beers and $5 well drinks.—
Felicia Campbell,
AZCentral.com,
14 Oct. 2025
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Also, at least some of the agave used to make the tequila was cooked in a pit oven, a traditional method that is more commonly used to make mezcal.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
14 Oct. 2025
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The delicate corn melds with the molasses-like piloncillo for a potent liqueur that adds a darker dimension.—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
7 Oct. 2025
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Amp up the icing drizzle by adding a few drops of your favorite extract (almond is delicious here), a splash of liqueur, or honey.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Sep. 2025
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The two men embarked on a long journey from concept to product to create a wine that speaks to the preferences of today’s consumers, who want quality and style without the intimidating jargon of traditional wine culture.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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Choose from fall hues like wine red, dark green, and a neutral apricot in sizes S to XL.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Oct. 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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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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“Whiskey.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whiskey. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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