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or whisky
as in vodka
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Recent Examples of whiskey
Canada, meanwhile, is taxing roughly $43 billion worth of US goods, including whiskey, sporting gear and household appliances.
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Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 6 May 2025
As is typical with American horse racing, the central ingredient is a good bourbon whiskey.
—Hannah Vanbiber, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
The American whiskey was founded by Beyoncé and crafted in partnership with Moët Hennessy, and fans headed to Beyoncé's concerts have abundant opportunities to get their hands on a glass.
—Caché McClay, USA Today, 1 May 2025
Water bottles aside, no one needs to chug 32 ounces of whiskey or hot chocolate.
—Adrienne So, Wired News, 1 May 2025
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Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 6 May 2025
As is typical with American horse racing, the central ingredient is a good bourbon whiskey.
—Hannah Vanbiber, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
The American whiskey was founded by Beyoncé and crafted in partnership with Moët Hennessy, and fans headed to Beyoncé's concerts have abundant opportunities to get their hands on a glass.
—Caché McClay, USA Today, 1 May 2025
Water bottles aside, no one needs to chug 32 ounces of whiskey or hot chocolate.
—Adrienne So, Wired News, 1 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for whiskey
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In general, beer has less ethanol than wine per ounce, and wine has less than liquors like vodka and tequila, Dr. Keyes said.—
Caroline Hopkins Legaspi,
New York Times,
20 May 2025
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And don’t forget a classic Caesar cocktail to wash it all down, made with vodka, Clamato juice, and a touch of hot sauce.—
Matt Rozo,
Mercury News,
19 May 2025
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Each month, a new gin is highlighted, inviting guests to explore unique varieties, from local London distilleries to the glaciers of Iceland.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2025
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Updated on May 14, 2025 Blush pink rhubarb pairs beautifully with gin and ginger in writer Ellen Gray’s classic all-butter crust.—
Ellen Gray,
Saveur,
15 May 2025
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After the traditional production processes, this tequila is conditioned for 21–28 days in brandy casks that previously held Oaxacan mezcal, imparting unique characteristics to the spirit.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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In the courtyard, the word moonshine was projected on a wall and visitors tasted samples of tsipouro, a type of Greek brandy.—
Tony Perrottet,
Travel + Leisure,
13 May 2025
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The alleged incident took place at a nightclub in February 2023, with prosecutors claiming that the two-time Grammy winner attacked music promoter Abraham Diaw with a tequila bottle.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
22 May 2025
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Marciano pours himself a glass of straight tequila and Layla’s shock at this action tells me she’s never seen a Bravo television program.—
Olivia Crandall,
Vulture,
21 May 2025
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The popular cocktail contains a handful of simple ingredients: St-Germain elderflower liqueur (naturally), Martini prosecco, soda water and mint and lime for a garnish.—
Erin Clements,
People.com,
21 May 2025
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Crafted with cognac, aged rum, lemon, banana liqueur, and a miso-ginger syrup, this cocktail dances between sophistication and satire—just like the Lilliputians themselves.—
Aly Walansky,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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Joe has written extensively on wines and spirits and judged many of the leading international wines and spirits competitions.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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Sussman, a sommelier, has curated an extensive wine list of predominantly French selections, including grower Champagnes and an array of skin-contact wines.—
Kristin Braswell,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 May 2025
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The cocktail — which is consumed in great quantities every third weekend of May — is equal parts bourbon, vodka and peach schnapps.—
Sam Cohn,
Baltimore Sun,
17 May 2025
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Marisa Capasso, Aramark’s general manager at the science center, who devised it, described it as a sweet concoction with green chartreuse, peach schnapps, maraschino liqueur and fresh lime juice.—
James Barron,
New York Times,
26 Feb. 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 28 May. 2025.
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