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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The palate is rich and full-bodied with flavors of honey, butterscotch, and a touch of spice.
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Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
Today, there are three Strawn’s locations in the city and plenty of the famous strawberry icebox pie to go around (plus chocolate, coconut, butterscotch, banana, and sometimes peach).
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 6 Jan. 2025
The latest addition to the 117 series features 11-year-old bourbon with a unique flavor profile of apricot, butterscotch, clove, nutmeg and white pepper.
—Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 27 Dec. 2024
The finish is long and sweet, with lingering notes of caramel/butterscotch, licorice, and candied orange zest.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
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Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
Today, there are three Strawn’s locations in the city and plenty of the famous strawberry icebox pie to go around (plus chocolate, coconut, butterscotch, banana, and sometimes peach).
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 6 Jan. 2025
The latest addition to the 117 series features 11-year-old bourbon with a unique flavor profile of apricot, butterscotch, clove, nutmeg and white pepper.
—Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 27 Dec. 2024
The finish is long and sweet, with lingering notes of caramel/butterscotch, licorice, and candied orange zest.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
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“Butterscotch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/butterscotch. Accessed 30 Jan. 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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