barley-bree

noun

variants also barley-broo
Definition of barley-breenext
chiefly Scottish
as in whiskey

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  1. whiskey
  2. wine
  3. vodka
  4. liqueur
  5. gin
  6. tequila
  7. brandy
  8. malt liquor
Noun
  • During the tasting experience, experts will educate attendees on the process and history behind each whiskey.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Insider tip Just a stone's throw from Kentucky, Cincinnati is whiskey country.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of whiskey
Noun
  • In Stellenbosch, go for the wine tasting experience at Delaire Graff, a prestigious Relais & Chateaux property on the crest of the Helshoogte Mountain Pass.
    — Paul Jebara, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Irving was born in New York City on April 3, 1783, the son of a stern Scottish immigrant who ran a tidy import business selling wine, sugar, and hardware.
    — Eric Lach, New Yorker, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of wine
Noun
  • Quinta de la Rosa Extra Dry White Port Perfumed with a note of pear, this offering is a great lower-alcohol substitute for gin or vodka in most cocktails but equally quaffable when splashed with tonic or seltzer.
    — Joseph Hernandez, Bon Appetit Magazine, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Held at East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta from August 26–30, the PGA TOUR season finale, the TOUR Championship, will debut the Fuzzy Peach, a sweet and tangy vodka concoction that pays homage to Georgia’s iconic fruit, as its official cocktail.
    — Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of vodka
Noun
  • Vendetta Uomo takes a warmer, spicier direction, pairing sparkling ginger and a cinnamon liqueur accord with a modern woodsy twist.
    — Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Also on the menu, the Coco D’Amore, which uses the classic Malibu Coconut Rum combined with passion fruit liqueur, pineapple and fresh lime for a sweet, island vibe taste.
    — Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of liqueur
Noun
  • Downstairs, the new Genever bar centers on gin, while Mixx Bar and Lounge on the 36th floor trades on the view.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Aug. 2026
  • This new clip reveals what the frontman was reaching for in a close-up frame of the original, showing it to be a cocktail made with the sans alcohol gin.
    — Katie Bain, Billboard, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of gin
Noun
  • This combination of reposado tequila, mezcal, and Amaro Nonino is a slow sipper that pairs well with the rich flavors on the menu.
    — Anthony Todd, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026
  • The drinks will incorporate tequila, mezcal, sotol (a tradiitional spirit) and ingredients such as coconut, lemongrass, cucumber, hibiscus, piloncillo, cacao and seasonal fruit.
    — Evan Moore August 20, Charlotte Observer, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of tequila
Noun
  • What’s next for Albania The things that make visiting Albania so wonderful—jaw-dropping scenery and that every restaurateur and hotelier foists their father’s homemade raki (grape brandy) on everyone, immediately—remain firmly in place.
    — Naomi Tomky, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Aug. 2026
  • The rum is there for body, the brandy gives an oaky texture, the orgeat a floral, nutty sweetness, and the orange thins it out and helps mask the strength.
    — Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of brandy
Noun
  • Major parts of Kansas City can say goodbye to the sale of mini liquor bottles and single-serve containers of beer and malt liquor.
    — Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 9 Apr. 2026
  • And since White Claw and many others are made with malt liquor, the stricter regulations on spirits don’t apply.
    — Chloe Sorvino, Forbes.com, 27 July 2025
Definition of malt liquor
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