whiskey

variants or whisky

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Recent Examples of whiskey There are $11 and under wine and beer options, a few $16 signature cocktails and a varied Tennessee whiskey list— joined with a hefty food menu of steak, salads, sandwiches and pasta. Mackensy Lunsford, The Tennessean, 17 July 2025 Brown-Forman produces a variety of rum, gin and whiskey brands such as Jack Daniel’s whiskey, Woodford Reserve, Herradura, el Jimador, Korbel and Fords Gin. Pat Maio, Oc Register, 16 July 2025 At the Liberty Theater, enjoy a whiskey tasting from 4-8 p.m. Details: 1-9 p.m. Saturday, Parkside Market, 98 East High St., Lawrenceburg. Caroline Ritzie, The Enquirer, 16 July 2025 Think musky candles, dim lighting, lo-fi jazz and smooth whiskey with a big cube. Kelly Rook Daly, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for whiskey
Recent Examples of Synonyms for whiskey
Noun
  • The cocktail’s base is, of course, espresso mixed with vodka.
    Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 July 2025
  • The $19 Pennyworth For Your Thoughts mixes a choice of whiskey or vodka, espresso, syrup and bitters.
    Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 July 2025
Noun
  • Drink options include red, white, and rosé wines; premium spirits like Bombay Sapphire gin and Jack Daniel’s; Fever-Tree mixers; and the signature Virgin Atlantic Bloody Mary.
    Kaila Yu, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025
  • As far as drinks go, Gilda’s is offering Strawberry Smash G&T (Sipsmith strawberry gin, lemon, house tonic, strawberry liqueur and mint for $14), Fig Side Car (H by Hine cognac, dry curacoa, lemon and fig syrup for $12), Bianco Negroni for $10 and more.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 17 July 2025
Noun
  • More: With fancy flavors, this new Louisville spot is not your typical ice cream shop: What to try 1121 E. Washington St. The rooftop bar at Copper & Kings is located on the third floor of the brandy distillery in Louisville's Butchertown neighborhood.
    Gege Reed, The Courier-Journal, 12 July 2025
  • While the duties on brandy include several exceptions for major brandy producers, China and the EU have multiple trade disputes across a range of industries.
    Boston Herald Wire Services, Boston Herald, 6 July 2025
Noun
  • The slight residual sweetness in Brut styles can also balance any hot sauce or jalapeno toppings, unlike tequila which can amplify the heat.
    Jillian Dara, Forbes.com, 19 July 2025
  • According to guidelines set by the CRT, the governing body that regulates tequila in Mexico, a product labeled 100 percent agave must be made only from Blue Weber agave.
    Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 11 July 2025
Noun
  • The Thing mixes mezcal, carrot juice, a corn liqueur, lemon juice and a Tajín rim.
    Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 July 2025
  • As far as drinks go, Gilda’s is offering Strawberry Smash G&T (Sipsmith strawberry gin, lemon, house tonic, strawberry liqueur and mint for $14), Fig Side Car (H by Hine cognac, dry curacoa, lemon and fig syrup for $12), Bianco Negroni for $10 and more.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 17 July 2025
Noun
  • The wine features aromas of citrus and baked apple atop a creamy mousse.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025
  • Where to Eat: Rizzi offers upscale Mediterranean dining and a wide range of wines in a relaxed setting.
    Sofia Markovich, Travel + Leisure, 24 July 2025
Noun
  • Jekyll’s Remedy includes a mix of vodka, peach schnapps, sour mixer, cardamon and clove extracts.
    Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 25 June 2025
  • For me, the Alps were long synonymous with winter: hut-to-hut ski tours in the Italian Dolomites, shots of schnapps at après in Austria, and cozy cabins and hearty meals of fondue and raclette in Switzerland.
    Jen Murphy, Outside Online, 12 June 2025
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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