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or whisky
as in vodka
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Recent Examples of whiskey
Sales of American whiskey to the EU plummeted until 2021 when the tariffs were paused under former President Joe Biden.
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Olivia Evans, Louisville Courier Journal, 1 Aug. 2025
At Robert's, ice-cold PBRs still reign supreme and even the best whiskey comes in a plastic cup.
—Mackensy Lunsford, The Tennessean, 31 July 2025
The customer fills out a card that has options for everything from spirits like gin, whiskey or tequila to flavor profiles like umami, refreshing, herbaceous or tart.
—Jordyn Noennig, jsonline.com, 31 July 2025
Others might love to chill out with a whiskey and listen to some great music.
—Liz Johnson, USA Today, 30 July 2025
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Olivia Evans, Louisville Courier Journal, 1 Aug. 2025
At Robert's, ice-cold PBRs still reign supreme and even the best whiskey comes in a plastic cup.
—Mackensy Lunsford, The Tennessean, 31 July 2025
The customer fills out a card that has options for everything from spirits like gin, whiskey or tequila to flavor profiles like umami, refreshing, herbaceous or tart.
—Jordyn Noennig, jsonline.com, 31 July 2025
Others might love to chill out with a whiskey and listen to some great music.
—Liz Johnson, USA Today, 30 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for whiskey
Noun
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Lukashenko, a professed teetotaler, raised a toast of vodka and urged his American guest to drink.—
Simon Shuster,
Time,
8 Aug. 2025
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Tex still managed to suggest a Weber Ranch vodka spritz mixed with red wine.—
John Kell,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Drink options include the Green Dread – a bright green gin concoction served from a beaker – and the Bloodsucker, a rum and blackberry liqueur drink served with a dollop of dark red jello meant to look like a glob of blood.—
Bailey Schulz,
USA Today,
5 Aug. 2025
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Gin & Bubbles: made with gin, Aperol, floral liqueur, iris root, valerian root, lemon and sparkling wine.—
Bahar Anooshahr,
AZCentral.com,
31 July 2025
Noun
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The northern French region of Calvados, known for its apple brandy, is ripe for the picking.—
Adam Erace,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Aug. 2025
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Thomas tours Barren’s Distillery + Restaurant, where the shelves are stocked with blueberry gin, blueberry vodka, blueberry brandy, and more.—
Emilee Coblentz,
Outside,
8 Aug. 2025
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In between rallies on the customized pickleball court, enjoy cocktails like aptly named Pretty Big Dill tequila drink with pickle brine and habanero.—
Brittany Anas,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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The company is also preparing strategic retail expansions and celebrity collaborations to further cement its presence as the go-to luxury tequila for high-end consumers.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
1 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Co-owner Cody Pruitt stocks Auvergnat water and wine, and mixes cocktails with gentian liqueur made from Alpine flowers at a bar backed by Salvador Dalí’s Auvergne poster for French Railways.—
Christine Muhlke,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Aug. 2025
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This week, Kahlúa coffee liqueur made its largest investment in the cream liqueur category with its release of Kahlúa Dunkin’ Caramel Swirl Cream Liqueur.—
Jillian Dara,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The Equinox Lounge Bar adds a cozy hub for evening aperitivo, with local biodynamic wines and a wood‑fired hearth backdrop.—
Hannah Howard,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Aug. 2025
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Imagine drinking a bottle of wine where the grapes were planted before WWII.—
Liz Thach,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Jekyll’s Remedy includes a mix of vodka, peach schnapps, sour mixer, cardamon and clove extracts.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
25 June 2025
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For me, the Alps were long synonymous with winter: hut-to-hut ski tours in the Italian Dolomites, shots of schnapps at après in Austria, and cozy cabins and hearty meals of fondue and raclette in Switzerland.—
Jen Murphy,
Outside Online,
12 June 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 20 Aug. 2025.
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