molasses
noun
mo·las·ses
mə-ˈla-səz 
1
: the thick dark to light brown syrup that is separated from raw sugar in sugar manufacture
2
: a syrup made from boiling down sweet vegetable or fruit juice
citrus molasses
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This new Pinhook bourbon is a truly pleasurable high-proof drinking experience, with rich notes of caramel, molasses, vanilla custard, and apple tart leading off on the palate.
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Deep aromas of molasses, cherries, sage, tarragon and allspice.
—Tom Mullen, Forbes, 11 Feb. 2023
Add ketchup, bourbon, molasses, vinegar, brown sugar, mustard, and Worcestershire sauce.
—Kristina Kurek, Country Living, 6 Jan. 2023
Sourced from Brazil and Sumatra, these beans offers notes of Mission Fig, molasses, and allspice.
—Sam Peters, ELLE, 17 Dec. 2022
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Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 12 Feb. 2023
Deep aromas of molasses, cherries, sage, tarragon and allspice.
—Tom Mullen, Forbes, 11 Feb. 2023
Add ketchup, bourbon, molasses, vinegar, brown sugar, mustard, and Worcestershire sauce.
—Kristina Kurek, Country Living, 6 Jan. 2023
Sourced from Brazil and Sumatra, these beans offers notes of Mission Fig, molasses, and allspice.
—Sam Peters, ELLE, 17 Dec. 2022
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molasses
noun
mo·las·ses
mə-ˈlas-əz
: a thick brown syrup that is separated from raw sugar in sugar manufacture
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