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or whisky
as in vodka
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Recent Examples of whiskey
The current iteration of Olta is aged three years, but Nestor also has whisky resting in those barrels for upcoming four- and seven-year expressions.
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Allyson Reedy, Denver Post, 24 Sep. 2025
The crowd is young and cool and the drinks are served up cold and fast with popular cocktails like the paloma or whiskey highball on draft.
—Nathanael Gassett, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Sep. 2025
Other notable whiskeys in its portfolio include Elijah Craig Small Batch, Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel Bourbon and Rye, Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Bourbon, Elijah Craig 18-Year-Old Single Barrel, and more.
—Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 22 Sep. 2025
Louder Than Life has it all Last weekend may have been Bourbon & Beyond, a festival known for its emphasis on all-things Kentucky bourbon, but bourbon and whiskey lovers should not overlook the Kroger Big Bourbon Bar this weekend at Louder Than Life.
—Kathryn Gregory, Louisville Courier Journal, 20 Sep. 2025
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Allyson Reedy, Denver Post, 24 Sep. 2025
The crowd is young and cool and the drinks are served up cold and fast with popular cocktails like the paloma or whiskey highball on draft.
—Nathanael Gassett, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Sep. 2025
Other notable whiskeys in its portfolio include Elijah Craig Small Batch, Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel Bourbon and Rye, Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Bourbon, Elijah Craig 18-Year-Old Single Barrel, and more.
—Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 22 Sep. 2025
Louder Than Life has it all Last weekend may have been Bourbon & Beyond, a festival known for its emphasis on all-things Kentucky bourbon, but bourbon and whiskey lovers should not overlook the Kroger Big Bourbon Bar this weekend at Louder Than Life.
—Kathryn Gregory, Louisville Courier Journal, 20 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for whiskey
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The Armor of Aphrodite is a $16 drink with Yuzu vodka, elderflower liqueur, sloe gin, strawberry, pink peppercorn, lemon and egg whites (elderflower contains a high level of antioxidants).—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
20 Sep. 2025
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Feel free to play around with the ratio of vodka/gin to brine to water, and/or to add some dry vermouth straight into the pitcher before chilling.—
Alaina Chou,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Plus, there are carts for mimosas are rolled around in the mornings, an afternoon cheesecake cart with fresh fruit and sauces and gin and tonic cart, too.—
Sonal Dutt,
PEOPLE,
24 Sep. 2025
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Nearly all of Ayahuasca’s ingredients come directly from Mexico including its mezcal, sotol, gin, liqueurs, and wine.—
Nathanael Gassett,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Sep. 2025
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Remove from heat; stir in brandy, lemon juice, and vanilla paste.—
Sheri Castle,
Southern Living,
20 Sep. 2025
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Autumn Vieux Carre Dani Kan, resort mixologist at Pier Sixty-Six adds fall flair to the traditional Vieux Carre cocktail by swapping cognac for apple brandy.—
Jillian Dara,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Matthew McConaughey and Camila Alves McConaughey stop by PAPER Magazine's fashion week cocktail party, sponsored by their tequila Pantalones.—
Brendan Le,
PEOPLE,
24 Sep. 2025
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Beer, mezcal, tequila, and other spirits appear on the menu as distillation techniques introduced in the Colonial period through independence, revolution, and ending with 21st-century techniques like clarification and washing.—
Nathanael Gassett,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Sep. 2025
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This is where the Greenpoint comes from, an excellent neo-classic riff on a Manhattan that was invented at Milk & Honey in New York, and comprises the classic build of Manhattan—rye, sweet vermouth, and bitters—into which has been spliced the inimitable French herbal liqueur, Yellow Chartreuse.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
27 Sep. 2025
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Pour vodka, liqueur, and 1 tablespoon cinnamon syrup into a cocktail shaker with ice.—
Sabrina Weiss,
PEOPLE,
26 Sep. 2025
Noun
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It’s currently configured as a bayfront entertainment space with a custom wine wall, beverage center, top-tier audio visual system and two Murphy beds, offering versatility for potential buyers to use it as guest quarters or an office.—
Sandra Barrera,
Oc Register,
27 Sep. 2025
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Reception doubles as a camp store that sells s’mores kits, wine and other necessities.—
Nora Heston Tarte,
Mercury News,
26 Sep. 2025
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The three of us spent a very enjoyable stretch of days together, walking, talking, drinking vodka and schnapps, watching a rustic Azerbaijani family’s YouTube channel, and cutting open agates on the lapidary saw that Lockwood and Kendall keep in their basement.—
Alexandra Schwartz,
New Yorker,
26 Aug. 2025
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The original’s a sweet, fruity mix—vodka, peach schnapps, iced tea, that sort of thing.—
Jordi Lippe-McGraw,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 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 30 Sep. 2025.
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