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or whisky
as in vodka
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Recent Examples of whiskey
Kersey is a former San Diego City Council member, having served from 2012 to 2020, representing several northern inland communities in District 5, and is a co-founder of Cask & Coast Spirits Co., a bourbon whiskey company.
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Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
Over the past few years, for example, the industry has seen whiskey from Drake, tequila from Justin Timberlake and vodka from Channing Tatum prominently emerge on shelves only to quietly depart shortly thereafter.
—Brad Japhe, HollywoodReporter, 17 Apr. 2026
The study’s authors found that Canadian crackdowns on U.S. alcohol imports had consequences for Kentucky and Tennessee, both states with large bourbon and whiskey industries that are heavily exported.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 14 Apr. 2026
Not so for the federal ban on homemade whiskey, vodka and gin.
—Editorial Board, Washington Post, 13 Apr. 2026
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Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
Over the past few years, for example, the industry has seen whiskey from Drake, tequila from Justin Timberlake and vodka from Channing Tatum prominently emerge on shelves only to quietly depart shortly thereafter.
—Brad Japhe, HollywoodReporter, 17 Apr. 2026
The study’s authors found that Canadian crackdowns on U.S. alcohol imports had consequences for Kentucky and Tennessee, both states with large bourbon and whiskey industries that are heavily exported.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 14 Apr. 2026
Not so for the federal ban on homemade whiskey, vodka and gin.
—Editorial Board, Washington Post, 13 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for whiskey
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His current favorite is the Pollock and Casper, the restaurant’s Gemini cocktail, a split base of gin and duck fat washed vodka, finished with saffron oil, designed to capture the duality the sign is known for.—
Avery Newmark,
AJC.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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Yes, the signature spicy rigatoni vodka is on the menu, though the gargantuan melt-in-the-mouth meatballs are not to be missed either.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Vodka or gin would also work as an add-in.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
29 Apr. 2026
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The front room reads like an elegant chocolate shop—glass cases lined with glossy bonbons filled with citrusy orange-blossom gin or the caramel warmth of an old-fashioned.—
Carrie Honaker,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Apr. 2026
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Indian whisky brand Paul John has been releasing an annual Christmas single malt since 2018, each one a different formulation of whisky styles (peated and unpeated) and combination of casks, ranging from bourbon to sherry to brandy to wine.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
23 Apr. 2026
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Drinks include a tahini brandy milk punch, mimosas and Bloody Marys.—
Ana Khan,
Houston Chronicle,
3 Apr. 2026
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The Dovetail is tequila with maraschino liqueur, grapefruit and lime juices, and a couple dashes of Peychaud’s bitters, shaken and served up.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
25 Apr. 2026
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Having built a net worth north of $80 million thanks to a sprawling business portfolio—including a luxury tequila brand Casa Del Sol, the media company Hyphenate Media Group, a stake in women’s soccer team Angel City FC, and an early investment in the multibillion-dollar John Wick franchise.—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
21 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Simmons owns all of them, using the small ones for wine and the medium ones as everyday glasses.—
Jennifer Zyman,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
28 Apr. 2026
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Visitors can stay in the heart of downtown in the lovely, classic rooms of Healdsburg Inn on the Plaza (with a delicious daily continental breakfast and a complimentary afternoon wine hour) or, just a block away, at the upscale Hotel Healdsburg.—
Anna Katherine Clemmons,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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As the team toasted his 900th career win as a major-league manager, Counsell downed the bitter-tasting liqueur, a celebratory gesture for someone who’s not exactly known as a party animal.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
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The template is ripe for possibilities, with variations on the liqueur and the citrus, but a must is a great agave spirit.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Guests counted as extra income—locals stopping by for schnapps, ham, beer, fish sandwiches.—
Kendra Atleework,
Longreads,
12 Mar. 2026
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Indulge in drinks such as the White Chocolate Raspberry with Tippy Cow vanilla, crème de cacao, raspberry schnapps and milk or the Tequila Romance with Exotico Blanco tequila, triple sec, lime, coconut and strawberry.—
Susan Stapleton,
Des Moines Register,
6 Feb. 2026
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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 2 May. 2026.
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