barley-bree

variants also barley-broo
Definition of barley-breenext
chiefly Scottish

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Noun
  • Production ceased in 1968 as American whiskey fell out of favor, and the trademark brand remained dormant for decades until it was resurrected in 2018.
    Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 4 Feb. 2026
  • The regular menu features Bonnell’s ever-popular bison filet with whiskey cream, or lamb, elk, pork, steaks or a tequila-lime game hen.
    Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Total French wine and spirits exports dropped 3% in volume last year to 168 million cases, their lowest level since at least the beginning of the century, according to a spokesperson for FEVS.
    Reuters 9 hr ago, CNN Money, 11 Feb. 2026
  • There are lots of by-the-glass wine options and a big selection of amari.
    Andrea Bennett, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • This method also had the practical downside of rendering my colander unusable for straining the rigatoni for my Wednesday-night pasta alla vodka.
    Alma Avalle, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 Feb. 2026
  • But there are some creative takes on the cocktail menu, too, like the 1790, made with Belvedere vodka, Varnelli caffe moka, Clement Mahina coconut, and cold brew.
    Andrea Bennett, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • This sparkling cocktail is actually a riff on the Cosmopolitan, subbing out the Cointreau or Triple Sec in favor of Contratto Aperitif, an Italian liqueur similar to Campari.
    Chadner Navarro, Vogue, 10 Feb. 2026
  • The Saliza Sour is an elevated version of the classic Amaretto Sour, using a premium Italian amaretto liqueur and fresh citrus juice.
    Kylie Petty, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Once vodka entered the scene in the latter half of the 20th century, sales of gin declined in favor of its less-flavorful cousin.
    Jerry & Krista Slater, AJC.com, 5 Feb. 2026
  • Inspired by the classic cocktail, a generous splash of olive juice gives the buttery sauce a bright, briny bite, while a couple jiggers of vodka or gin adds subtle depth rather than boozy heat.
    Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Most tequila recipes are bright and refreshing, leaning on the spirit’s inherent affinity for sunshine.
    Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 7 Feb. 2026
  • That’s a play on the four top speedskaters of all time and is made with tequila, Aperol, ancho chile liqueur, lemon and lime.
    Michael Russo, New York Times, 7 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • The owners of National Bakery and Central Standard Distillery have united our love of sugar and brandy to add another flavor to the ranks of Polish paczki.
    Elaine Rewolinski, jsonline.com, 13 Feb. 2026
  • Our guide Lusine didn’t miss a beat, telling us about Armenia’s exports of precious metals, tea and brandy, and how river rafting was best from May to October.
    Marlise Kast-Myers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • And since White Claw and many others are made with malt liquor, the stricter regulations on spirits don’t apply.
    Chloe Sorvino, Forbes.com, 27 July 2025
  • Lance Jimenez, a Los Angeles Fire Department arson investigator, said the explosive was made from a 40-ounce Olde English 800 malt liquor bottle and a silky designer handkerchief.
    MICHAEL R. SISAK, Arkansas Online, 30 May 2025
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“Barley-bree.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/barley-bree. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.

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