butterscotch
noun
but·ter·scotch
ˈbə-tər-ˌskäch 
1
: a candy made from brown sugar, butter, corn syrup, and water
also
: the flavor of such candy
2
: a moderate yellowish brown
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This rum offers a deep, rich nose with brown sugar, butterscotch, and ripe bananas.
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Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024
The fourth bonus flavor, Banana Pudding, which features banana butterscotch ice cream with pieces of vanilla wafers, and the fifth bonus flavor, Orange Sorbet, were released in July.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 25 Sep. 2024
In May, Graeter's released its first bonus flavor of the year, Peanut Butter Brittle, which features a butterscotch base and praline peanuts.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 25 Sep. 2024
On the palate, the complexity unfolds with rich notes of vanilla, butterscotch, and a delightful blend of spices, creating a symphony of flavors.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 21 Sep. 2024
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Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024
The fourth bonus flavor, Banana Pudding, which features banana butterscotch ice cream with pieces of vanilla wafers, and the fifth bonus flavor, Orange Sorbet, were released in July.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 25 Sep. 2024
In May, Graeter's released its first bonus flavor of the year, Peanut Butter Brittle, which features a butterscotch base and praline peanuts.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 25 Sep. 2024
On the palate, the complexity unfolds with rich notes of vanilla, butterscotch, and a delightful blend of spices, creating a symphony of flavors.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 21 Sep. 2024
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butterscotch
noun
but·ter·scotch
-ˌskäch
: a candy or dessert topping made from sugar, corn syrup, and water
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