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
  • Just look at the rise of American single malt - almost unknown a decade ago and now (rightly in my view) tipped as the next major forced within the US whiskey scene.
    John Mariani, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
  • The bourbon in question comes from Willett, a popular distillery among whiskey fans.
    Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 20 Nov. 2024
Definition of whiskey
Noun
  • The wine program at Mother Wolf stocks more than 400 labels, focusing on Italy’s Piedmont, Tuscany and Sardinia, with multi-generational family producers and emerging estates and an emphasis on organic and sustainable practices.
    Melinda Sheckells, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Nov. 2024
  • This set of four wine glasses from Walmart is affordable yet still stylish.
    Christopher Murray, Fox News, 20 Nov. 2024
Definition of wine
Noun
  • Imbue clear liquors such as baijiu or vodka with the spice’s subtly numbing citrus quality.
    Megan Zhang, Saveur, 13 Nov. 2024
  • Fashion darlings including Vera Wang, Willy Chavarria, and Stella McCartney have also been tapped to design liquor bottles and labels for Chopin vodka, Don Julio tequila, and The Macallan whisky, respectively.
    John Kell, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
Definition of vodka
Noun
  • State Line Distillery's coffee liqueur won Double Gold at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition in 2023 and 2024, along with best in class in 2023.
    Jordyn Noennig, Journal Sentinel, 23 Oct. 2024
  • Origins and History Both Campari and Aperol hail from Italy and are part of the bitter liqueur family known as amari.
    Emily Price, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024
Definition of liqueur
Noun
  • If so desired, it can be served in a large snifter typical of the Spanish-style gin and tonic, but in that case, only fill the glass halfway with ice, leaving plenty of room to savor the aromatics.
    Jeff Burkhart, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
  • The Autumn Negroni is, like a normal Negroni, made of gin, sweet vermouth and Campari, but then also adds Cynar, Fernet Branca, Orange Bitters, and Peychaud’s Bitters.
    Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 2 Nov. 2024
Definition of gin
Noun
  • Another new Día de Muertos release of note, albeit one that is very different, comes from G4, an exceptional tequila brand run by Felipe Camarena and his family.
    Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 15 Oct. 2024
  • As the name suggests, there was an abundance of tacos and tequila in addition to vendors selling items, taco and jalapeño eating contests, and performances from local as well as international artists.
    Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 9 Oct. 2024
Definition of tequila
Noun
  • Also, if trade disputes between the U.S. and the E.U. and U.K. regarding Boeing and Airbus are not resolved by July of 2026, there will be an additional 25 percent tariff imposed on American rum, brandy, and vodka.
    Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 30 Oct. 2024
  • There is also a bar serving up Champagne and the Temperley family cider and brandy.
    Samantha Conti, WWD, 30 Oct. 2024
Definition of brandy
Noun
  • The history of malt liquor, and also Pabst Blue Ribbon.
    Razib Khan, Discover Magazine, 20 Sep. 2010
  • No idea that malt liquor used to have an upscale association.
    Razib Khan, Discover Magazine, 20 Sep. 2010
Definition of malt liquor
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