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Recent Examples of whiskey
The beverage program emphasizes craft cocktails and a robust highball menu, plus high-end Japanese whisky and sake.
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Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 10 Mar. 2026
The complimentary minibar, stocked with New Harbor Distillery gin and whisky, South African wines and craft beer, coffee, tea, soft drinks, and local snacks, is a nice touch.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Mar. 2026
Before long, the protagonist has slipped a little muscle relaxer into Vlad’s whisky.
—Meg Walters, Glamour, 9 Mar. 2026
Book a private whisky tasting in Rusacks’ Room 116 and have dinner at 18 Rooftop Restaurant to soak up those epic views of the Old Course and West Sands Beach.
—Miami Herald, 9 Mar. 2026
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Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 10 Mar. 2026
The complimentary minibar, stocked with New Harbor Distillery gin and whisky, South African wines and craft beer, coffee, tea, soft drinks, and local snacks, is a nice touch.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Mar. 2026
Before long, the protagonist has slipped a little muscle relaxer into Vlad’s whisky.
—Meg Walters, Glamour, 9 Mar. 2026
Book a private whisky tasting in Rusacks’ Room 116 and have dinner at 18 Rooftop Restaurant to soak up those epic views of the Old Course and West Sands Beach.
—Miami Herald, 9 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for whiskey
Noun
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The Mean Girls mixes vodka, lemon juice, watermelon syrup and cotton candy.—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
13 Mar. 2026
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The Shanghai Mule is a light, fizzy combination of vodka and ginger with a touch of complexity from Chinese five-spice.—
Henri Hollis,
AJC.com,
12 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The fiery Tom Yam – a heady mix of gin, coriander, chilli, ginger and lime – is a must.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
12 Mar. 2026
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The Trader Joe’s Espresso Martini uses only vodka, so customers who don’t like the taste of gin and vodka together might be caught off guard by this new version.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Mar. 2026
Noun
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It's made in Cádiz, Spain's southernmost province, world-renowned for its sherry and brandy, with producers concentrated in one region.—
Randi Gollin,
Martha Stewart,
12 Mar. 2026
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Amenities include breakfast served in the ballroom, courtyard, or piazza; afternoon tea and hors d’oeuvres, and a complimentary nightcap of port, sherry, or brandy.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
12 Mar. 2026
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On the drinks menu, the Jalisco Punch is the traditional tequila paloma served in a clay cup; another drink is called Chapultepec, with mezcal from Oaxaca; and La Cubanita, a new version of a mojito with a touch of champagne.—
Imelda García,
Dallas Morning News,
13 Mar. 2026
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On March 21, Club West will introduce a bourbon and tequila bar with specialty cocktails such as Nitro Carajillo Old Fashioned, Tamarind Whiskey Sour, Kentucky Mule and a Cadillac Margarita.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The food, the mezcal, the natural wine, the arts scene, the greenery… its appeal is near-universal no matter the traveler or the time of year.—
Annie Daly,
Vogue,
10 Mar. 2026
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As the prep day before the guests’ arrival winds down, Ben tells João about Ellie’s reaction to the wine mix-up in their cabin.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
10 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The restaurant is mixing Dorotea Gin with Mexican corn liqueur, Oaxacan chile pasilla liqueur, Strega Liqueur, tangelo and lime.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
9 Mar. 2026
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Named for the famous French liqueur, chartreuse is shaping up to be the shade of spring.—
Christina Holevas,
Vogue,
9 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Indulge in drinks such as the White Chocolate Raspberry with Tippy Cow vanilla, crème de cacao, raspberry schnapps and milk or the Tequila Romance with Exotico Blanco tequila, triple sec, lime, coconut and strawberry.—
Susan Stapleton,
Des Moines Register,
6 Feb. 2026
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Various cans of alcoholic ready-to-drink beverages, including Captain Morgan's rum and cola; Bacardi's mango mojito; Archers' schnapps and lemonade; Malibu's pineapple and piña colada cocktails; and Gordon's gin and tonic cocktails, are displayed for sale in a supermarket on Jan. 10, 2024.—
Brandon Gomez,
CNBC,
5 Feb. 2026
Noun
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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 17 Mar. 2026.
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