How to Use butterscotch in a Sentence

butterscotch

noun
  • Or get the soft dulce de leche flan that tastes like butterscotch pudding.
    — Linda Bladholm, miamiherald, 5 Apr. 2018
  • Feel free to grab a Werther’s butterscotch from the bowl on your way out!
    — Washington Post, 7 Mar. 2021
  • Some lemon, with butterscotch on the palate and a nice creaminess.
    — Marc Bona, cleveland, 27 Sep. 2020
  • The red socks draped alongside the butterscotch split-toe bluchers.
    — Emma Cline, The New Yorker, 1 June 2020
  • His skin had a butterscotch tinge, and his neck was ropy against the blue cotton of his gown.
    — Lorrie Moore, The New Yorker, 21 Sep. 2020
  • Aromas of coal, chalk, candy cane and red fruit as well as some butterscotch.
    — Tom Mullen, Forbes, 22 May 2022
  • On the nose, honey and vanilla is present along with some spice and butterscotch shell.
    — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 6 Aug. 2021
  • The nose is full of caramel, butterscotch, dark berries, and a hint of pencil shavings.
    — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 14 Mar. 2023
  • Stay for the warm pain perdu topped with bruleed bananas and lapped with maple-butterscotch sauce.
    — Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 21 Feb. 2020
  • The whiskey features aromas of lemon peel, clove, spearmint and butterscotch.
    — Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025
  • There are also rich aromas of caramel, leather, and butterscotch.
    — Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 10 Dec. 2023
  • What emerges from that bottle noses with a brilliant blast of butterscotch and cardamom.
    — Brad Japhe, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
  • The palate is rich and creamy with flavors of pineapple, mango, and a hint of butterscotch.
    — Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
  • The palate is rich and full-bodied with flavors of honey, butterscotch, and a touch of spice.
    — Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
  • One is a butterscotch, a white chocolate, and then a semi-sweet chocolate.
    — Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 27 Mar. 2025
  • The result is a nutty, herbaceous, hard cheese with a hint of butterscotch.
    — Julia Eskins, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2025
  • The sweet, soda-like drink is topped with a delightful foam that tastes like caramel and butterscotch.
    — Elizabeth Rhodes, Travel + Leisure, 14 June 2024
  • Green apple comes to the fore with vibrant vanilla and butterscotch.
    — Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 7 Sep. 2021
  • Cane syrup adds deep notes of caramel and butterscotch to this cake, which complement the warm spices in the batter.
    — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2024
  • The palate is smooth and bready, with butterscotch, cherry, and baking spice flavors.
    — Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 26 Apr. 2025
  • The Snitch - with one of the more creative labels - is creamy with a bit of butterscotch and caramel.
    — Marc Bona, cleveland, 27 Sep. 2020
  • Use a wooden skewer to poke about 12 holes in cake, then pour half of butterscotch sauce over top.
    — Woman's Day Kitchen, Woman's Day, 14 Nov. 2019
  • Look for notes of butterscotch, heather honey, and crisp green apple on the palate, with a warm and spicy finish.
    — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 22 Nov. 2023
  • Tasting notes describe butterscotch, caramel and dark chocolate on the palate with a hint of spice along for the ride as well.
    — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 2 Nov. 2022
  • Chewy, soft, and sweet, semisweet chocolate and butterscotch come together in these tasty treats.
    — Krissy Tiglias, Southern Living, 7 Nov. 2025
  • The palate explodes with dark berries and loads of caramel and butterscotch, along with some dark chocolate and strong oaky tannins.
    — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 30 Nov. 2022
  • Its Reposado is aged for two years in white oak barrels and has notes of plum and butterscotch.
    — Ben Fox, Outside Online, 1 June 2018
  • The finish is long and spicy, with lingering notes of butterscotch and orange zest.
    — Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 3 July 2025
  • The more dense butterscotch schnapps would sink to the bottom of the glass and result in a mixture of the two spirits.
    — Vince C Reyes, Discover Magazine, 27 Jan. 2015
  • There’s very little spice, a hint of butterscotch, and the finish has a touch of tannic dryness.
    — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 11 Sep. 2022

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