molasses
noun
mo·las·ses
mə-ˈla-səz 
1
: the thick dark to light brown syrup that is separated from raw sugar in sugar manufacture
2
: a syrup made from boiling down sweet vegetable or fruit juice
citrus molasses
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This new Pinhook bourbon is a truly pleasurable high-proof drinking experience, with rich notes of caramel, molasses, vanilla custard, and apple tart leading off on the palate.
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Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 12 Feb. 2023
Deep aromas of molasses, cherries, sage, tarragon and allspice.
—Tom Mullen, Forbes, 11 Feb. 2023
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Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 12 Feb. 2023
Deep aromas of molasses, cherries, sage, tarragon and allspice.
—Tom Mullen, Forbes, 11 Feb. 2023
See all Example Sentences for molasses
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molasses
noun
mo·las·ses
mə-ˈlas-əz
: a thick brown syrup that is separated from raw sugar in sugar manufacture
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