whiskey

noun

variants or whisky
Definition of whiskeynext
as in vodka

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Recent Examples of whiskey Creative cocktails and nonalcoholic beverages will be offered at Sinners Club Juke, such as the Prohibition Punch, a mix of whiskey, lemonade, honey and orange bitters with a blackberry hibiscus float and lemon wheel. — Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026 The Japanese sushi and steakhouse flies in fresh fish from Japan and offers the largest sake and Japanese whiskey collections in the metroplex. — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Aug. 2026 The list of dozens of affected goods features food items such as dairy products, honey, whey protein and molasses, as well as alcoholic beverages like whiskey and vodka, according to documents issued by the White House. — Max Zahn, ABC News, 25 Aug. 2026 One chilly November evening in Townsend, Tennessee, Arnett sat around a campfire with industry veterans, sipping whiskey and sharing dreams, when the idea ignited. — Judith Garrison, AJC.com, 25 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for whiskey
Recent Examples of Synonyms for whiskey
  1. vodka
  2. gin
  3. brandy
  4. tequila
  5. wine
  6. liqueur
  7. schnapps
  8. mescal
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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • The vast rooftop terrace is amazing, with a huge local following for its views (rue Saint-Paul and Notre-Dame Basilica on one side, the Old Port on the other), and cocktails, including a house cocktail that mixes peach purée, peach schnapps, orange juice, and sparkling wine.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 June 2026
  • Or swap out the peach schnapps for bourbon or light rum.
    — Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 18 June 2026
Definition of schnapps
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
Definition of mescal

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