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or whisky
as in vodka
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Recent Examples of whiskey
Rob Gillam, now 52, spent parts of his youth in Southwest Alaska’s Bristol Bay region — including at his father’s fishing lodge, where guests could savor aged whiskey and king crab.
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ProPublica, 13 Feb. 2025
The tennis pro and the then-New York Knicks forward were photographed together in New York City at a whiskey launch and at a fashion show in September 2010.
—Emily Blackwood, People.com, 11 Feb. 2025
Churches, schools, stores, banks, pretty women and Christianity have reached us, and all other marks of civilization, except whiskey and lawsuits, have made their appearance in our midst.
—Kay Johnson, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
Don't forget this year's festival combining chocolate, wine and whiskey at Main Street Station.
—Sabrina Moreno, Axios, 6 Feb. 2025
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ProPublica, 13 Feb. 2025
The tennis pro and the then-New York Knicks forward were photographed together in New York City at a whiskey launch and at a fashion show in September 2010.
—Emily Blackwood, People.com, 11 Feb. 2025
Churches, schools, stores, banks, pretty women and Christianity have reached us, and all other marks of civilization, except whiskey and lawsuits, have made their appearance in our midst.
—Kay Johnson, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
Don't forget this year's festival combining chocolate, wine and whiskey at Main Street Station.
—Sabrina Moreno, Axios, 6 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for whiskey
Noun
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But one drink turns into several once Dave, who’s supposedly been sober for years, starts hitting the vodka and disappears onto the packed dancefloor sniffing after some surfer chicks.—
David Rooney,
The Hollywood Reporter,
16 Feb. 2025
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Police, who discovered a broken bottle of Absolut vodka in the wreckage, described her blood alcohol level as the equivalent of consuming 10 shots of alcohol in an hour.—
Johnny Dodd,
People.com,
15 Feb. 2025
Noun
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But gin also has a significant place in the region, from the island’s British ties as an overseas territory to the Bermuda Cedar, the country’s national tree.—
Claudia Alarcón,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
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After the distillation process, what makes the final cut is then blended and bottled for gin aficionados to enjoy responsibly.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
12 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The winery distributed 1,800 bottles of 18-year brandy and 900 bottles of 25-year brandy to the Midwestern epicenter of brandy.—
Jeanette Hurt,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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And no worries if kids will be eating the fondue; the wine or brandy that adds a wonderful umami flavor to the pot evaporates during the cooking process.—
Gretchen McKay,
Twin Cities,
5 Feb. 2025
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Megan Thee Stallion is choosing tequila as her birthday drink!—
Raven Brunner,
People.com,
18 Feb. 2025
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Colorado also takes a tougher stand than free-wheeling Texas on serving alcohol through a drive-thru, so margaritas loaded with tequila are likely a non-starter in the state.—
Aldo Svaldi,
The Denver Post,
11 Feb. 2025
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The Bubbles Form The finished blend and liqueur de tirage (a sugar and yeast solution made with the still wine) are combined and bottled.—
Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen,
Robb Report,
22 Feb. 2025
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Fun fact: elderflower, which is used in the popular liqueur St. Germain, comes from the same Sambucus nigra plant—but unlike elderberry, elderflower isn’t known to be nutrient-dense.—
Jeanne Ballion,
Vogue,
9 Feb. 2025
Noun
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It’s aged in Californian Cabernet Sauvignon wine casks, which impart rich and fruity characteristics.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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Colorado has a relatively young wine scene but generates around two percent of all wine sold in the U.S. Riesling, cabernet franc, malbec, teroldego, and viognier are beacons of the state's wine scene.—
Alessandra Amodio,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Mar. 2025
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Under Joseph Losey’s direction, the seedy streets of Berlin become the sunny avenues of Los Angeles, the shambling beggars become roving gangs of coiffed teenage boys, the killer’s drink changes from schnapps to bourbon, and the overall effect is a little less morally ambiguous than the original.—
Elle Carroll,
Vulture,
24 Dec. 2024
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And like Crazy Daisy, Off Piste Bar offers a solid cocktail menu, along with beer and plenty of schnapps.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Dec. 2024
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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 5 Mar. 2025.
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