butterscotch
noun
but·ter·scotch
ˈbə-tər-ˌskäch 
1
: a candy made from brown sugar, butter, corn syrup, and water
also
: the flavor of such candy
2
: a moderate yellowish brown
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The palate is smooth and bready, with butterscotch, cherry, and baking spice flavors.
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Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 26 Apr. 2025
This vegetable is a relative of the radish and smells like butterscotch, according to the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
—Korin Miller, Flow Space, 25 Apr. 2025
The mouthfeel is silky and smooth, with butterscotch, toffee, and a subtle wheat sweetness.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025
Honey, vanilla, apple, and pear notes dominate the whisky’s nose, followed by butterscotch and almond hints, subtle floral undertones, and a trace of oak spice.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025
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Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 26 Apr. 2025
This vegetable is a relative of the radish and smells like butterscotch, according to the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
—Korin Miller, Flow Space, 25 Apr. 2025
The mouthfeel is silky and smooth, with butterscotch, toffee, and a subtle wheat sweetness.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025
Honey, vanilla, apple, and pear notes dominate the whisky’s nose, followed by butterscotch and almond hints, subtle floral undertones, and a trace of oak spice.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025
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“Butterscotch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/butterscotch. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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butterscotch
noun
but·ter·scotch
-ˌskäch
: a candy or dessert topping made from sugar, corn syrup, and water
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