whiskey

variants or whisky

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Recent Examples of whiskey Canada, meanwhile, is taxing roughly $43 billion worth of US goods, including whiskey, sporting gear and household appliances. Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 6 May 2025 As is typical with American horse racing, the central ingredient is a good bourbon whiskey. Hannah Vanbiber, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025 The American whiskey was founded by Beyoncé and crafted in partnership with Moët Hennessy, and fans headed to Beyoncé's concerts have abundant opportunities to get their hands on a glass. Caché McClay, USA Today, 1 May 2025 Water bottles aside, no one needs to chug 32 ounces of whiskey or hot chocolate. Adrienne So, Wired News, 1 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for whiskey
Recent Examples of Synonyms for whiskey
Noun
  • Soju is a clear and colorless, a spirit similar to vodka, which lends itself to adding fruity flavors.
    Claudia Alarcón, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025
  • There's the spirit-forward, bittersweet drinkers, there's the bubbly citrus folks, there's the texture folks who like vodka soda.
    ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 11 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • In a cocktail shaker filled partially with ice, add 2 ¼ ounces gin, ½ ounce St. Germain, ½ ounce simple syrup, and ¾ ounce fresh lime juice.
    Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 May 2025
  • There’s an extensive buffet curated by chefs based in the Nordic region and the bar is well stocked with Finnish gins, craft beers and specialty cocktails.
    Nicole Trilivas, Forbes.com, 6 May 2025
Noun
  • The whisky was initially matured in an ex-bourbon barrel before being transferred to a vintage 1980 calvados cask (a type of French apple brandy).
    Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 7 May 2025
  • Get The Recipe 19 of 30 Triple B Milk Punch Bourbon, brandy, and buttermilk are what give this holiday punch its famous name.
    Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 22 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • The list features hundreds of agricultural and industrial items, along with bourbon, tequila and other spirits — a sore point between the trading partners, with U.S. President Donald Trump in March threatening to put a 200% tariff on EU alcohol imports.
    Jenni Reid, CNBC, 8 May 2025
  • According to DoorDash data from January 1 - April 14, 2025, as compared to the same timeframe in 2024, orders for reposado tequila are up 95%, gold tequila up 65% and añejo tequila up 60%.
    Jillian Dara, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025
Noun
  • Berry Tiramisu Stick with the tiramisu theme, but replace the lemon with fruit liqueur and berries of your choice.
    Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 5 May 2025
  • But know that a little goes a long way with this heady combo of Gosling’s Black Seal and Amber rums mixed with orange, pineapple, and lemon juices plus fruit liqueurs and falernum.
    Skye Sherman, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Cocktails start at $16.50, beer at $14.50, wine is $13.50 and seltzers are $15.50.
    Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 13 May 2025
  • The waitstaff is cordial and quite eager to tell you about the day’s specials and to point you to the screed of Croatian wines on the list.
    John Mariani, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
Noun
  • Marisa Capasso, Aramark’s general manager at the science center, who devised it, described it as a sweet concoction with green chartreuse, peach schnapps, maraschino liqueur and fresh lime juice.
    James Barron, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2025
  • 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
Noun
  • 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
  • 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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