alcoholic

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That sort of disdain is still present in the industry -- no-alcohol wines still struggle to match their alcoholic equivalents for complexity and taste -- but attitudes are changing fast.

From Barron's • Feb. 12, 2026

At the time, India was unwilling to meet EU demands for greater market access for European cars, alcoholic spirits and agricultural products.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 28, 2026

Jonny Forsyth, principal strategist at Mintel Food & Drink, agreed, saying while non-alcoholic beer is growing in popularity, Heineken would "continue to struggle unless it can revive the fortunes of its flagship alcoholic beer brand".

From BBC • Jan. 12, 2026

And fruity martinis fit perfectly into this cultural moment: drinks that feel like cocktails but don’t taste aggressively alcoholic.

From Salon • Nov. 30, 2025

The smell of Charles—damp, alcoholic, sweet with the linden-water he used for shaving—hung heavy in the air.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt