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Recent Examples of whiskey
The European Union on Wednesday fired back at Trump’s steel and aluminum tariffs by taking aim at American jeans, boats and whiskey, much to the dismay of the US liquor industry.
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Matt Egan, CNN, 13 Mar. 2025
If your idea of a perfect weekend involves sizzling grills, top-tier whiskey, and learning BBQ secrets from the pros, then Alisal Ranch’s BBQ Bootcamp (May 4-6, 2025) is calling your name.
—Lanee Lee, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025
That could include ceramic products, steel products, furniture, alcoholic beverages like bourbon and Jack Daniel’s whiskey, plus orange juice and pet food.
—Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN, 27 Feb. 2025
For instance, the Artillery only uses gin, while the Chatham Artillery Punch calls for whiskey, rum, and Cognac.
—Rowan Briggs, The Mercury News, 21 Feb. 2025
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Matt Egan, CNN, 13 Mar. 2025
If your idea of a perfect weekend involves sizzling grills, top-tier whiskey, and learning BBQ secrets from the pros, then Alisal Ranch’s BBQ Bootcamp (May 4-6, 2025) is calling your name.
—Lanee Lee, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025
That could include ceramic products, steel products, furniture, alcoholic beverages like bourbon and Jack Daniel’s whiskey, plus orange juice and pet food.
—Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN, 27 Feb. 2025
For instance, the Artillery only uses gin, while the Chatham Artillery Punch calls for whiskey, rum, and Cognac.
—Rowan Briggs, The Mercury News, 21 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for whiskey
Noun
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According to a photo of the new menu item included in the TikTok clip, the drink is made up of Smirnoff raspberry vodka, raspberry liqueur, lemonade and a splash of soda.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
5 Mar. 2025
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Brown-Forman, whose products include bourbon, tequila, vodka, and gin, reported a 5% sales decline, including a 1% whiskey decline, in the second half of 2024, Food Dive said.—
Louis Biscotti,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
Noun
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To make it, combine 2.5 oz Sake ONO, 0.5 oz premium gin, 0.25 oz premium vodka and 2 dashes of orange bitters in a mixing glass.—
Claudia Alarcón,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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Conversation and Ruinart flowed, as did cocktails—Tokyo Garden, a gin, shiso and yuzu mix proved very popular.—
Funmi Fetto,
Vogue,
10 Mar. 2025
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Residents of Wisconsin drink brandy in their official state cocktail, the brandy old fashioned, which is different from a traditional old fashioned in that cherries, oranges, bitters, sugar and brandy are muddled together before being topped with sweet or sour soda.—
Jeanette Hurt,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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That recipe adds brandy to the margarita, a cocktail that began emerging at bars in the '40s with the basic ingredients of tequila, lime juice, and orange liqueur, such as triple sec.—
Mike Snider,
USA TODAY,
21 Feb. 2025
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Try using it as a mixer with rum, tequila, or mezcal for a tropical, flavorful cocktail that stands out.—
Emily Price,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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The extra añejo category of tequila (aged for more than three years) was recognized by Mexico’s tequila governing body, the CRT, in 2006, but Cuervo claims that its Reserva de la Familia was the first release in this category, well before the official definition arrived.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
11 Mar. 2025
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The new Ume & Sakura cocktail, inspired by the sakura cherry trees gifted from Japan in 1912, combines Ume Japanese whisky, cherry blossom liqueur, Marugoto Shibori and Sakura Bitters.—
Taryn White,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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This drink has a very herbal flavor from the basil and the Pimm's liqueur.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
8 Mar. 2025
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According to the brand, añejo is Strait’s favorite style of tequila (meaning it’s been aged between one and three years), and aging the spirit in wine barrels as opposed to the ex-bourbon barrels that are typically used in the industry is Codigo’s signature move.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
14 Mar. 2025
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Her work with the Lakers is actually what got her into wine, and soon enough, the wine industry.—
Tabnie Dozier,
Essence,
14 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 24 Mar. 2025.
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