usquebaugh

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This was called usquebaugh, and had a strange peaty flavor, which was at first very unpleasant to them, but to which before they left Scotland they became quite accustomed.

From Friends, though divided A Tale of the Civil War by Henty, G. A. (George Alfred)

But the interior of her hut was arranged for their reception, the usquebaugh was brewed or distilled in a larger quantity than it could have been supposed one lone woman could have made ready.

From Chronicles of the Canongate by Scott, Walter, Sir

The usquebaugh was circulated in small quantities, and was highly flavoured with a decoction of saffron and other herbs, so as to resemble a medicinal potion rather than a festive cordial.

From The Fair Maid of Perth Or, St. Valentine's Day by Scott, Walter, Sir

Why, was it the usquebaugh that killed her?

From The Beaux-Stratagem by Farquhar, George

This, he explained, was usquebaugh, "ta watter of life," and the spice of poetry in the description tempted the Colonel and me to try a dram.

From The Yeoman Adventurer by Gough, George W.