How to Use bourbon in a Sentence
bourbon
noun- I prefer bourbon to Scotch.
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On the nose, subtle vanilla blends with delicate hints of baking spices and dark fruit, mixed with bourbon and traces of dark chocolate.
— Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024 -
The hostage taker turns out to be Knight, who politely offers Ross tea, bourbon, and snacks.
— Sara Netzley, EW.com, 15 Oct. 2024 -
Strain out the solids, then stir in the bourbon and lemon juice.
— Lauren Hubbard, Town & Country, 12 July 2023 -
The boat and bourbon post was his first since March 14.
— Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2023 -
Step 2Add ice to three quarters of the cup and pour in half of the bourbon.
— Charlotte Chilton, Town & Country, 28 Apr. 2023 -
This was much too smooth and rich for a two-year-old bourbon.
— Maggie Menderski, courier-journal.com, 6 Sep. 2022 -
Guests mixed the aged bourbons and ryes to their preferred style and strength.
— Garret K. Woodward, Rolling Stone, 7 Mar. 2024 -
Don’t be afraid to use bourbon to cook, baste or glaze your ham.
— Bhg Test Kitchen, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Oct. 2023 -
This mix of tea, ginger beer, and bourbon should be your new go-to.
— Christopher Michel, Country Living, 21 Feb. 2023 -
For her husband, a bourbon drinker, a fridge with craft ice was a must.
— Hadley Keller, House Beautiful, 25 July 2023 -
And just stop right there with that bottle of bourbon . . .
— Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 2 Dec. 2022 -
The drink features Jim Beam bourbon, seltzer, and a touch of citrus.
— Erica Sweeney, Men's Health, 1 May 2023 -
Spring for the gift set and let the bourbon lover in your life get to try all three and decide for themselves.
— G. Clay Whittaker, Bon Appétit, 8 Dec. 2023 -
And the cheddar bread pudding with bourbon caramel for dessert.
— Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 19 Jan. 2024 -
Added a splash of bourbon and half a pack of @healthygourmetkitchen pumpkin cheesecake mix.
— Antonia Debianchi, Peoplemag, 26 Sep. 2022 -
Steven sits at a kitchen table with a bottle of bourbon and a glass.
— Bianca Bagnarelli, Washington Post, 21 Dec. 2023 -
The city also is home to the famed Whiskey Row, once the hub of the bourbon industry, on historic Main Street.
— Erin Clack, Peoplemag, 6 Sep. 2023 -
This is not the first time a Jim Beam bourbon has received this type of treatment.
— Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 5 Oct. 2022 -
Thanks to the bourbon touring boom, Holly Hill is no longer under the radar.
— Emily Bingham, Travel + Leisure, 23 Oct. 2023 -
What does The Kentucky Hug app mean for the bourbon industry?
— Dana McMahan, The Courier-Journal, 4 Apr. 2023 -
The bourbon’s for nerve-calming on both sides of the tight Miami match-up.
— Tristan Wood, Orlando Sentinel, 13 Oct. 2022 -
Save room for s’mores ($16) or bourbon pecan cheesecake ($12) at Crave Dessert Bar, a five-minute walk away.
— Shayla Martin, New York Times, 4 May 2023 -
Enjoy apple-pie bourbon on the rocks or with sweet tea.
— Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 28 Mar. 2024 -
The winners read like a who’s who of bourbon producers.
— Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2023 -
Throw a bourbon and a single malt scotch into the mix for good measure.
— Mackenzie Chung Fegan, Bon Appétit, 17 Nov. 2022 -
Add sugar, bourbon, corn syrup and cream of tartar to saucepan.
— WSJ, 30 Nov. 2022 -
Think Reese’s peanut butter cup chased with dark coffee and a splash of bourbon.
— Peter Rowe, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Oct. 2022 -
With Easter on the horizon, here’s a bourbon-molasses glaze that will do just that.
— Aaron Hutcherson, Washington Post, 3 Apr. 2023 -
Add the bourbon, Licor 43, Ancho Reyes, bitters and salt.
— J.m. Hirsch, USA TODAY, 4 Oct. 2022
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