What does the cryptic crossword clue "Someone who flogs whiskey needing cooler (7)" mean?

The definition is "Someone who flogs". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). W (synonym="whiskey") + HIPPER (synonym="cooler") = WHIPPER; definition: "Someone who flogs" The answer is WHIPPER.

Someone who flogs whiskey needing cooler (7)

Times Cryptic #28640 | 5 Down | 2023-06-27 flower

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