Scotch sampling (3)

I believe the answer is:

sip

(Other definitions for sip that I've seen before include "Drink gingerly" , "Drink slowly" , "A small taste" , "Drink daintily" , "Small mouthful of fluid" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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