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or whisky
as in vodka
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Recent Examples of whiskey
Accordingly, recognisable Western archetypes abound, from the saloon bar serving pungent shots of whiskey to the tinkling accompaniment of Scott Joplin, to the majority of the characters themselves.
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Catherine Bray, Variety, 17 Feb. 2026
Despite Gerry managing to score a bottle of whiskey somewhere, offscreen, in customs, his joie de vivre is not immediately refreshed upon arrival in Amsterdam, and neither is Stella’s.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 17 Feb. 2026
The ship left Milwaukee for Grand Haven, Michigan, in a gale on the night of Oct, 13, 1872, with 53 passengers and crew and a cargo of barley, pork, flour and whiskey.
—Todd Richmond, Chicago Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026
The Celebration Sour Mash series debuted in 2013 and marked a significant milestone in the American whiskey industry.
—Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2026
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Catherine Bray, Variety, 17 Feb. 2026
Despite Gerry managing to score a bottle of whiskey somewhere, offscreen, in customs, his joie de vivre is not immediately refreshed upon arrival in Amsterdam, and neither is Stella’s.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 17 Feb. 2026
The ship left Milwaukee for Grand Haven, Michigan, in a gale on the night of Oct, 13, 1872, with 53 passengers and crew and a cargo of barley, pork, flour and whiskey.
—Todd Richmond, Chicago Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026
The Celebration Sour Mash series debuted in 2013 and marked a significant milestone in the American whiskey industry.
—Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for whiskey
Noun
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This method also had the practical downside of rendering my colander unusable for straining the rigatoni for my Wednesday-night pasta alla vodka.—
Alma Avalle,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
13 Feb. 2026
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But there are some creative takes on the cocktail menu, too, like the 1790, made with Belvedere vodka, Varnelli caffe moka, Clement Mahina coconut, and cold brew.—
Andrea Bennett,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Its whiskey, gin, and vodka are regionally loved and served in an industrial building over 100 years old.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Feb. 2026
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The two gin monoliths, like so much of the visual design of the film, gave production designer Suzie Davies and her team the chance to reach the apex of a feeling — whether anger, sadness, despair, or desire.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
18 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The owners of National Bakery and Central Standard Distillery have united our love of sugar and brandy to add another flavor to the ranks of Polish paczki.—
Elaine Rewolinski,
jsonline.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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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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Guests sipped martinis on the couch, while those on the dance floor opted for the more dance-friendly tequila soda.—
Leigh Nordstrom,
Footwear News,
15 Feb. 2026
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And now, a new experience will bring all three under one roof, complete with a glass of tequila in hand.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Feb. 2026
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As of June 2026, when the hotel officially transitions from this soft opening phase to truly all-inclusive, every stay will be a full room-and-board rate—an offer that extends to the wine, beer, and snacks in the mini bar.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 Feb. 2026
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Mercor has contracts with experts in subjects ranging from medicine, law and finance to comedy, sports and even wine.—
Hadas Gold,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
Noun
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This sparkling cocktail is actually a riff on the Cosmopolitan, subbing out the Cointreau or Triple Sec in favor of Contratto Aperitif, an Italian liqueur similar to Campari.—
Chadner Navarro,
Vogue,
10 Feb. 2026
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The Saliza Sour is an elevated version of the classic Amaretto Sour, using a premium Italian amaretto liqueur and fresh citrus juice.—
Kylie Petty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Feb. 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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Rather, they're made with equal parts Jameson Irish whiskey, peach schnapps and sour mix, with a splash of lemon-lime soda, Foley said.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
16 Jan. 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
Cite this Entry
“Whiskey.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whiskey. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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