How to Use scotch in a Sentence

scotch

noun
  • The two have a laugh and Capote hands her a Valium to wash down with scotch.
    Paula Mejía, The Atlantic, 19 Mar. 2024
  • Tequila is a type of mezcal (just like scotch is a type of whisky).
    Oj Lima, Bon Appétit, 22 July 2022
  • Just as impressive is the unique decanter the scotch comes in.
    Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 10 Feb. 2022
  • Combine the scotch bonnet pepper and onion in a blender.
    Nereya Otieno, Rolling Stone, 4 Feb. 2023
  • And there, doing backstrokes in my scotch, were two more.
    Damon Young, Washington Post, 3 Oct. 2022
  • The weak British pound could spur even more demand for single malt scotch.
    Jenny Gross Kieran Dodds, New York Times, 21 Oct. 2022
  • With more time resting in wood, some might taste a lot like a fine scotch; a few already do.
    Mackenzie Chung Fegan, Bon Appétit, 17 Nov. 2022
  • Don't drink and drive, but enjoy some of these scotches and pairings.
    Chad Pergram, Fox News, 22 Nov. 2023
  • Single Malt is dipped in 14-year-old Islay scotch whiskey.
    Rachel Klein, Popular Mechanics, 15 Dec. 2022
  • This single malt scotch whiskey has notes of dark fruits and rich chocolates and goes down smoothly.
    Mike Richard, Men's Health, 18 Nov. 2022
  • The forest design is eye-catching and unique, and the size of the glasses works not just for whiskey, but for scotch and bourbon, too.
    Rachel Simon, PEOPLE.com, 8 Nov. 2021
  • These truffles are made with 18-year Macallan single-malt scotch.
    Sarah Yang, Sunset Magazine, 1 June 2023
  • These are mixed drinks like scotch and sodas or gin and tonics, along with sparkling wine cocktails like French 75s.
    Bon Appétit, 4 Feb. 2022
  • Whatever the rationale, these movies are well-suited to an easy chair and a glass of scotch.
    Jesse Hassenger, The Week, 8 Apr. 2022
  • Does an authentic scotch have to be made at a small-batch distillery in Scotland?
    Roger J. Kreuz, The Conversation, 28 Nov. 2023
  • Guests can sit back and explore quality cigars with a glass of whiskey, scotch, wine, spirit or liqueur.
    Ebony L. Morman, Charlotte Observer, 1 Feb. 2024
  • The flavor profile—less smoky than scotch, less sweet than bourbon—provides toasty malt notes and spice with just a hint for fruit.
    Lauren Hubbard, Town & Country, 30 Nov. 2022
  • Guinness is poured with a perfect creamy head, and there’s a decent selection of scotch and Irish whiskeys.
    Kate Bradshaw, The Mercury News, 4 Mar. 2024
  • There is a lot of raw scotch swigged at a local bar during the daytime, but nobody ever seems drunk.
    Rachel Handler, Vulture, 3 Dec. 2021
  • Working class Tom drinks beer and falls asleep at classical recitals, while posh Patrick is a scotch-and-opera aesthete.
    Katie Rife, Rolling Stone, 21 Oct. 2022
  • Stay classy and pour yourself a glass of scotch to take this classic Anchorman costume to the next level.
    Cameron Jenkins, Good Housekeeping, 23 May 2022
  • In early April 2021, my husband Wes and I pulled out the good bottle of scotch and played a terrifying game.
    Alli Harvey, Anchorage Daily News, 20 Feb. 2022
  • Aside from that, grab your favorite inexpensive scotch and go for it.
    Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 10 Dec. 2022
  • The añejo is a full, rich tequila that, truth be told, veers more to the palate of other brown spirits like the aforementioned scotch and Cognac.
    Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 19 Sep. 2022
  • Cook up an item or two – and compare tasting notes from an array of scotches, bourbons and whiskeys.
    Chad Pergram, Fox News, 22 Nov. 2023
  • Apparently not wanting to offend his new best friend, Hill downed a half-glass of scotch.
    Kevin Sherrington, Dallas News, 5 Aug. 2021
  • The bar is expected to source rare Japanese whiskies as well as bourbon, scotch and tequila.
    Dallas News, 23 Jan. 2023
  • Choose water or seltzer instead of going for that second scotch and soda.
    Christopher Elliott, USA TODAY, 22 July 2022
  • The results are in from the annual Ultimate Spirit Challenge and scotch lovers are going to want to take note.
    Brad Japhe, Forbes, 16 July 2023
  • Reservations required, and the season opens Nov. 25 selling spruce, Canaan fir, white fir, scotch pine, white pine and Douglas fir trees.
    Emily Deletter, The Enquirer, 23 Nov. 2022

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