whiskey

noun

variants or whisky
Definition of whiskeynext
as in vodka

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Recent Examples of whiskey On June 24, 1889, Butch Cassidy hunched over a shot of whiskey in the bar of the Telluride pool hall—and started watching the San Miguel Valley Bank right across the street very, very closely. — Catherine Dunwoody, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026 View gallery - 4 images From Smokpub, makers of a compact electric cocktail and whisky smoker, comes the Doubot, a sourdough fermentation system currently on Kickstarter. — Shirl Leigh july 16, New Atlas, 17 July 2026 Still, there is clearly whiskey to be finished, blended, and bottled, even if distilling operations might be on hiatus. — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 15 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for whiskey
Recent Examples of Synonyms for whiskey
  1. vodka
  2. gin
  3. brandy
  4. tequila
  5. wine
  6. liqueur
  7. schnapps
  8. mescal
Noun
  • The wine and cocktail menu sports a few local makers too, including Gruet Winery’s sparkling wine and Hollow Spirits vodka, which is shaken into the restaurant’s take on a Vesper martini.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 July 2026
  • The recipe stars a can of frozen lemonade concentrate, lemon juice, vodka, and cold, crisp white wine.
    — Josh Miller, Southern Living, 11 July 2026
Definition of vodka
Noun
  • Recent years have seen the opening of a small gin distillery and the launch of a spring literary festival, but most of Filey’s shops and cafés are long-established.
    — The Week UK, TheWeek, 19 July 2026
  • Nass suggests the Gray Lady, a citrusy gin concoction that borrows the nickname for Nantucket’s fog.
    — Sarah Halverson, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 July 2026
Definition of gin
Noun
  • Today, a cohort of distilleries—including numerous small, independent operations—are producing their own takes on American brandy.
    — David Thomas Tao, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
  • The reserve Ticonderoga cup with rum, brandy and pineapple packs a punch but remains extremely refreshing.
    — Blair Crosby, AJC.com, 5 July 2026
Definition of brandy
Noun
  • Drama Club’s focus stems from the group’s love of agave spirits, as well as the current popularity of tequila and mezcal.
    — Anthony Todd, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026
  • On Thursday, Kim Kardashian caught flak online when a post featuring the Skims mogul and her sister Khloe Kardashian swigging tequila from a boat on a lake published shortly after Jenner announced the news of MJ’s death.
    — Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 16 July 2026
Definition of tequila
Noun
  • In any business, including wine, those two motivations are not mutually exclusive.
    — Emily Saladino, Washington Post, 17 July 2026
  • The restaurant also had a vast wine, beer, and cocktail menu.
    — Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 16 July 2026
Definition of wine
Noun
  • Classics like a white Russian, a Revolver, or an espresso tonic can all be made with decaf espresso liqueur—any cocktail recipe that uses espresso liqueur is suitable for this swap.
    — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 June 2026
  • This summery twist on the decadent Italian dessert swaps out espresso and marsala for homemade berry syrup and fruit liqueur.
    — Patricia S York, Southern Living, 23 June 2026
Definition of liqueur
Noun
  • The vast rooftop terrace is amazing, with a huge local following for its views (rue Saint-Paul and Notre-Dame Basilica on one side, the Old Port on the other), and cocktails, including a house cocktail that mixes peach purée, peach schnapps, orange juice, and sparkling wine.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 June 2026
  • Or swap out the peach schnapps for bourbon or light rum.
    — Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 18 June 2026
Definition of schnapps
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of mescal

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