Spanish lady drinks less whiskey (4)

I believe the answer is:

ines

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'spanish lady' is the definition.
(Ines is a common Spanish name)

I can't explain the remainder of the clue.

(Another definition for ines that I've seen is " Spanish lady".)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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