How to Use bourbon in a Sentence

bourbon

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  • I prefer bourbon to Scotch.
  • Add pumpkin spice syrup, bourbon and lemon juice for the cocktail.
    — Lauren Hubbard, Town & Country, 3 Aug. 2022
  • Longbranch is a subtly smoky bourbon made with a blend of vanilla and spices.
    — Sonal Dutt, Peoplemag, 4 Aug. 2022
  • That happens because usually they're aged in whiskey and bourbon barrels.
    — Megha McSwain, Chron, 5 Aug. 2022
  • On that last day of the Columbia Room, Brown served me his julep made with alcohol-free bourbon.
    — Jason Wilson, Washington Post, 25 July 2022
  • From the fluffy cornbread topping to the dash of bourbon mixed into the filling, this crisp recipe has homey Southern flavors through and through.
    — Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 July 2022
  • This classic Kentucky bourbon is a favorite from coast-to-coast, and its distillery has one of the prettiest settings in the county.
    — Heather Bien, Southern Living, 19 Oct. 2024
  • The leathery, resinous scent layers vanilla bourbon absolute with ambery woods and notes of sandalwood, ylang-ylang, and fig accord.
    — Jenny Berg, Vogue, 21 Oct. 2024
  • Woodstone Creek & Distillery Taste some bourbon or vodka alongside Woodstone's wines.
    — Taylor Burnette, The Enquirer, 5 Aug. 2022
  • Butter, bourbon, vanilla, and cinnamon come together to make this impossible-to-resist dessert.
    — Rebekah Lowin, Country Living, 5 Aug. 2022
  • The back patio sculpture is a permanent fixture of the beloved Montrose bourbon bar, along with its eclectic decor of wall-to-wall nude lady paintings and retro pinball machines.
    — Megha McSwain, Chron, 8 Aug. 2022
  • Campfire stories are made more fun with the S’mores ‘N Pours experience, which families can book as a package that includes a bottle of top-shelf bourbon for the grownups.
    — Gina Kramer, USA TODAY, 24 Oct. 2024
  • Strain out the solids, then stir in the bourbon and lemon juice.
    — Lauren Hubbard, Town & Country, 12 July 2023
  • The boat and bourbon post was his first since March 14.
    — Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2023
  • Step 2Add ice to three quarters of the cup and pour in half of the bourbon.
    — Charlotte Chilton, Town & Country, 28 Apr. 2023
  • This was much too smooth and rich for a two-year-old bourbon.
    — Maggie Menderski, courier-journal.com, 6 Sep. 2022
  • Guests mixed the aged bourbons and ryes to their preferred style and strength.
    — Garret K. Woodward, Rolling Stone, 7 Mar. 2024
  • Don’t be afraid to use bourbon to cook, baste or glaze your ham.
    — Bhg Test Kitchen, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Oct. 2023
  • This mix of tea, ginger beer, and bourbon should be your new go-to.
    — Christopher Michel, Country Living, 21 Feb. 2023
  • For her husband, a bourbon drinker, a fridge with craft ice was a must.
    — Hadley Keller, House Beautiful, 25 July 2023
  • And just stop right there with that bottle of bourbon . . .
    — Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 2 Dec. 2022
  • The drink features Jim Beam bourbon, seltzer, and a touch of citrus.
    — Erica Sweeney, Men's Health, 1 May 2023
  • Spring for the gift set and let the bourbon lover in your life get to try all three and decide for themselves.
    — G. Clay Whittaker, Bon Appétit, 8 Dec. 2023
  • And the cheddar bread pudding with bourbon caramel for dessert.
    — Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 19 Jan. 2024
  • Added a splash of bourbon and half a pack of @healthygourmetkitchen pumpkin cheesecake mix.
    — Antonia Debianchi, Peoplemag, 26 Sep. 2022
  • Steven sits at a kitchen table with a bottle of bourbon and a glass.
    — Bianca Bagnarelli, Washington Post, 21 Dec. 2023
  • The city also is home to the famed Whiskey Row, once the hub of the bourbon industry, on historic Main Street.
    — Erin Clack, Peoplemag, 6 Sep. 2023
  • This is not the first time a Jim Beam bourbon has received this type of treatment.
    — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 5 Oct. 2022
  • Thanks to the bourbon touring boom, Holly Hill is no longer under the radar.
    — Emily Bingham, Travel + Leisure, 23 Oct. 2023
  • What does The Kentucky Hug app mean for the bourbon industry?
    — Dana McMahan, The Courier-Journal, 4 Apr. 2023

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