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bourbon

[boor-buhn, bawr-, bohr-, boor-bawn, bur-buhn] / ˈbʊər bən, ˈbɔr-, ˈboʊr-, burˈbɔ̃, ˈbɜr bən /


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The turmoil caught the attention of crosstown rival Sazerac, which makes Buffalo Trace bourbon and is owned by billionaire William Goldring and his family.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 23, 2026

LOUISVILLE, Ky.—Each summer, the heirs to one of America’s biggest liquor fortunes gather in the heart of bourbon country for a family picnic.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 23, 2026

He added: "We were able to partner with the bourbon industry in the United States, raise the issue with President Trump in the Oval Office, and get this issue on his agenda."

From BBC Jul. 24, 2026

The deal will also see Kentucky bourbon barrels – which are used to age Scotch whisky – come to the UK without tariffs.

From BBC Jul. 24, 2026

Now that all his good ole boy, tough bourbon talk has evaporated, I wonder if he’s this pathetic all the time.

From "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett




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