barley-bree

noun

variants also barley-broo
Definition of barley-breenext
chiefly Scottish
as in whiskey

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  1. whiskey
  2. wine
  3. vodka
  4. liqueur
  5. gin
  6. tequila
  7. brandy
  8. malt liquor
Noun
  • Their whiskey, gin, and vodka are regionally loved and are served in a unique 100-year-old building.
    Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 2 Dec. 2024
  • Some would-be trappers started to leave saucers of whiskey in the nearby woods, hoping that drunk monkeys would be easier to capture—and, supposedly, the ploy worked.
    Greg Daugherty, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 Dec. 2024
Definition of whiskey
Noun
  • Once inside the cabinets, think about other ways to keep wine glasses safe.
    Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 14 Dec. 2024
  • In a few hours, Corbet sent Brody a picture of himself having a glass of wine with Brody’s friend.
    Rebecca Keegan, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of wine
Noun
  • Six bottles of champagne, and three bottles of vodka, and put it on his tab!
    Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
  • Svedka certainly doesn’t fall into the high-end spirits category, given that this vodka, which comes in many flavors, is priced at less than $20 per bottle.
    Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of vodka
Noun
  • Perfect for friends and family who are gluten intolerant, this flourless chocolate-orange cake leans on almond flour and eggs for structure, and a glug of rich orange liqueur for sweetness and a boozy kick.
    Tricia Manzanero Stuedeman, Southern Living, 7 Dec. 2024
  • Dessert was a slice of white melon known as branco do Ribatejo, which was served with a free shot of a homemade herbal liqueur from an unmarked bottle and a thumbs-up from Carla’s father, Amérigo.
    Austin Bush, Travel + Leisure, 23 Nov. 2024
Definition of liqueur
Noun
  • This playful drink nods to the iconic line from Shrek, blending gin, Licor 43, cold brew, oat milk, and gingerbread syrup.
    Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • What to order: Hen & Hive — gin, thai chili, honey simple syrup, lemon and ancho reyes.
    Tasha Tsiaperas, Axios, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of gin
Noun
  • Tequila manufacturers took advantage as demand soared, producing trendy luxury tequilas — many of them at lower prices.
    Alexandra Byrne, NBC News, 12 Dec. 2024
  • The brand uses these IRL events to promote and sell its own tequila beverage Have a Day similar to the Nelk Boys’ Happy Dad Hard Seltzer which also markets its drink in local store appearances.
    Adam Wescott, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of tequila
Noun
  • Both Tokaji and Sauternes allow the grapes to undergo botrytis, Port and Madeira use the addition of a neutral brandy to stop fermentation, while ice wines count on freezing temperatures to concentrate sugar content.
    Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 6 Dec. 2024
  • According to research, dark liquors like bourbon and brandy contain higher levels of congeners, or the chemicals produced during the fermentation process that give an alcohol its distinctive taste, smell and color.
    Andee Tagle, NPR, 26 Nov. 2024
Definition of brandy
Noun
  • The history of malt liquor, and also Pabst Blue Ribbon.
    Razib Khan, Discover Magazine, 20 Sep. 2010
  • No idea that malt liquor used to have an upscale association.
    Razib Khan, Discover Magazine, 20 Sep. 2010
Definition of malt liquor
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