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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Its finish is long and lush, painting the palate with broad brushstrokes of butterscotch and cinnamon.
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Brad Japhe, Forbes.com, 22 June 2025
WhistlePig said what results is a lively, 86-proof spirit that has notes of honeysuckle, biscotti and butterscotch.
—Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 18 June 2025
Aromas are citric and honeyed and include lime and butterscotch.
—Tom Mullen, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025
One of our favorite takes on deep blonde is Rosie Huntington-Whitley’s butterscotch blonde.
—Lisa Desantis, Glamour, 22 May 2025
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Brad Japhe, Forbes.com, 22 June 2025
WhistlePig said what results is a lively, 86-proof spirit that has notes of honeysuckle, biscotti and butterscotch.
—Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 18 June 2025
Aromas are citric and honeyed and include lime and butterscotch.
—Tom Mullen, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025
One of our favorite takes on deep blonde is Rosie Huntington-Whitley’s butterscotch blonde.
—Lisa Desantis, Glamour, 22 May 2025
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“Butterscotch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/butterscotch. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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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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