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or whisky
as in vodka
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Recent Examples of whiskey
After dinner, head to The Saloon for whiskey, cocktails, line dancing, and country music.
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Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 1 Feb. 2026
The aging process adds color, texture, and layers of flavor more often associated with whiskey.
—Emily Price, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Taylor Lowry, a bartender at Grease whiskey bar and restaurant in West Palm Beach, Florida, said transferring a tab can mean losing out entirely.
—Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 24 Jan. 2026
Savor the lavish interiors made up of matching toile de jouy headboards and sofas, and end your days with a prized dram of whiskey beside the fireplace.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 22 Jan. 2026
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Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 1 Feb. 2026
The aging process adds color, texture, and layers of flavor more often associated with whiskey.
—Emily Price, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Taylor Lowry, a bartender at Grease whiskey bar and restaurant in West Palm Beach, Florida, said transferring a tab can mean losing out entirely.
—Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 24 Jan. 2026
Savor the lavish interiors made up of matching toile de jouy headboards and sofas, and end your days with a prized dram of whiskey beside the fireplace.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 22 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for whiskey
Noun
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Invented by bartender Douglas Ankrah at Townhouse in London, it’s made from vodka, vanilla, and passion fruit.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
7 Feb. 2026
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For $250, customers can get eight Happy Dad Hard Seltzers, 10 eight-ounce Michelob Ultras and two 375 milliliter bottles of vodka, tequila or whiskey with mixers included.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Once vodka entered the scene in the latter half of the 20th century, sales of gin declined in favor of its less-flavorful cousin.—
Jerry & Krista Slater,
AJC.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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Inspired by the classic cocktail, a generous splash of olive juice gives the buttery sauce a bright, briny bite, while a couple jiggers of vodka or gin adds subtle depth rather than boozy heat.—
Maggie Meyer Glisan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Feb. 2026
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Her menu mingles brandy-scented shrimp or filet mignon rolled with prosciutto, Parmigiano-Reggiano, caramelized onions, sage and rosemary with tagliolini sauced with pomodoro or lemon cream.—
Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Jan. 2026
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Invented at Sazerac House in the late 19th century, the Sazerac cocktail originally consisted of French brandy (specifically Cognac), Peychaud’s Bitters (created by a New Orleans apothecary in the 1830s), sugar, and absinthe.—
Taylor Tobin,
Southern Living,
26 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Most tequila recipes are bright and refreshing, leaning on the spirit’s inherent affinity for sunshine.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
7 Feb. 2026
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That’s a play on the four top speedskaters of all time and is made with tequila, Aperol, ancho chile liqueur, lemon and lime.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
7 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Total French wine and spirits exports dropped 3% in volume last year to 168 million cases, their lowest level since at least the beginning of the century, according to a spokesperson for FEVS.—
Reuters 9 hr ago,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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There are lots of by-the-glass wine options and a big selection of amari.—
Andrea Bennett,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Feb. 2026
Noun
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To that end, our brownie pudding has espresso powder and coffee liqueur in the batter to create an extra rich dessert.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
30 Jan. 2026
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Drinks lean clever and European, with unexpected influences such as the Rune Stone Cowboy, made with Rey Campero mezcal, Gilka Kümmel (a German liqueur), Alchemist Amer amaro, ginger and lime.—
Melinda Sheckells,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
Noun
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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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There’s the world-weary Fundholz hoping his begging will earn him enough for a little schnapps, and Tönnchen, forever fixated on food.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 Dec. 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 14 Feb. 2026.
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