This Month's Hottest Spirits
 Dubonnet® Rouge
Dubonnet Rouge is a sweetened, fortified aperitif that has for decades been the bestselling wine of its type in America. As an aperitif wine it is typically consumed before dinner to awaken and stimulate the appetite. While still popularly served as an aperitif, Dubonnet Rouge is under going a resurgence as an integral ingredient in many classic contemporary cocktails . . .
Bourbon
 Evan Williams® Single Barrel 1997 Vintage Bourbon
Evan Williams Single Barrel 1997 Vintage Bourbon is a spectacular, world-class whiskey, the only one of its kind. As such there are several remarkable things about it. First, the bourbon is drawn from a single barrel, and when the cask is emptied, that’s it. The whiskey in a neighboring cask may be similar, but it won’t be an exact match . . .
 Jim Beam® Black Label Bourbon
Made in Clermont, Kentucky since 1795, Jim Beam is an American institution and the most famous name in bourbon. It is the benchmark by which all other American whiskeys are measured, if for no other reason than it is the bestselling bourbon in the world. While the 80 proof bourbon and their stellar collection of small batch whiskeys get most of the attention, Jim Beam Black Bourbon has quietly become one of the top whiskey values here and abroad . . .
 Jim Beam® Bourbon
Now an American institution, Jim Beam is the benchmark by which all other bourbons are measured, if for no other reason than it is the best-selling bourbon in the world. The Beam family has been distilling whiskey at their distillery in Clermont, Kentucky since 1795. It is among the largest and most sophisticated in the world. But for all of their technical sophistication, little has changed in how they produce Jim Beam Bourbon . . .
 Knob Creek® Kentucky Straight Bourbon
Knob Creek Kentucky Straight Bourbon is exactly what bourbon was intended to be. Its tremendous, semisweet character has timeless appeal, which is why Jim Beam included Knob Creek as a charter member of the Original Small Batch Bourbon Collection, an unparalleled set of four distinctively different styles of handcrafted bourbon . . .
 Maker's Mark® Bourbon Whisky
Maker’s Mark Bourbon Whisky is an exquisite small batch whiskey that well deserves its iconic status. A principal player in bourbon’s phenomenal resurgence, the distinctive, red wax-dipped bottle has secured its place on top-shelves across the country and is one of the most recognizable whiskeys in the world . . .
Brandy
 Christian Brothers® VS Brandy
Christian Brothers is one of the oldest and bestselling brands of American spirits. In 1882, the religious order of the Christian Brothers began distilling brandy from California grapes. Their commitment was and remains to create singularly light, flavorful brandies using locally grown grape varietals. Few spirits offer such tremendous character, quality and value of the dollar as Christian Brothers VS Brandy . . .
Canadian Whisky
 Canadian Club® Blended Canadian Whisky
In 1884, Hiram Walker first exported his 6 year old Canadian blended whisky across the Detroit River into the United States. It quickly became the brand of choice by the gentlemen members of exclusive hotels, taverns and men’s clubs, earning it the name Canadian Club Blended Canadian Whisky. For more than a century it has been the bestselling brand of Canadian whisky in the world . . .
Cognac
 Courvoisier® VS Cognac
Located in the heart of Jarnac, France, Courvoisier makes its cognacs from the finest brandies distilled in the premiere crus, or growing regions. The brandies are double-distilled in small copper alembic stills and cellared in handmade Limousin and Tronçais oak barrels. At any one point, the chateau has over 45,000 casks of brandy aging and adds about 3000 new barrels each year . . .
 Hennessy® Privilége V.S.O.P. Cognac
Founded in 1765, Hennessy is the most successful cognac house in the world. It is the owner of the largest reserve of old cognacs with some 230,000 barrels aging at any one time. Among their chief assets is an unbroken lineage of seven generations of master blenders from the Fillioux family . . .
 Hennessy® XO Cognac
In 1870, more than a century after it was founded, the house of Hennessy released the first X.O. cognac, a delicate and masterful spirit that earned as much critical success as an export as it did on the Continent. Now over 130 years later, Hennessy X.O. Cognac remains one of the world’s most acclaimed and prestigious spirits . . .
 Jacques Cardin® Cognac VSOP
Jacques Cardin is a classy range of spirits making their debut in the United States. Enthusiasts will greatly appreciate what this brand brings to the table, beginning with the sophisticated and unexpectedly affordable Jacques Cardin Cognac VSOP . . .
 Rémy Martin® XO Excellence Cognac
Established in 1724, Rémy Martin Cognac is one of the preeminent cognac houses. The firm features Fine Champagne cognacs, assemblages comprised of brandies from the Grande and Petite Champagne regions . . .
Gin
 Bafferts® Gin
If you’re in the market for a spirit that marches to the beat of a different drummer, then look no further than Bafferts Gin, a spry, marvelously twisted gin with a unique outlook on life. Instead of aiming to wow the senses with a voluminous bouquet and energized palate, the maker’s took an altogether singular approach . . .
 Bafferts® Mint Gin
In all the gin joints in all the world, how could no one have thought of this before? Infusing a premium gin with the fantastically refreshing character of mint is seemingly as obvious as pairing tequila with lime. There is a natural synergy between the two. This will become evident immediately after opening a bottle of Bafferts Mint Gin . . .
 Plymouth Gin
Plymouth Gin deserves its status as the world’s finest light spirit, this according to the judges at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition. It is fundamentally different from other superpremium brands. This marvelously delicious spirit could well be called the gin that launched a thousand ships . . .
Irish Whiskey
 Michael Collins® Irish Single Malt Whiskey
Michael Collins is a historical figure who earned a place along side Gandhi, Martin Luther King and William Wallace. Called the “Big Fellow,” Collins was the man at the lead of the political battle for Ireland’s independence . . .
Liqueur
 Absente® Absinthe Refined
Once there was no more celebrated and notorious a spirit than Absinthe. The so-called “Green Muse” was at the height of fashion with the café society of Paris during the early 20th centuries. Famous artists, writers and poets like Picasso, Baudelaire, Hemingway, Degas, Manet, Toulouse-Lautrec and Oscar Wilde all famously indulged in Absinthe, that is until its production was banned in 1915. With the introduction of Absente Absinthe Refined, a new era of enlightenment beckons . . .
 Agavero® Tequila Liqueur
Tequila has captured the collective imagination of Americans. For the past 20 years, it has been a headliner in the popular scene. Now the robust and exotic flavor of tequila has been captured in Agavero Tequila Liqueur . . .
 Amarula® Cream Liqueur
If you’re looking for an exotic new taste, this is it. Amarula Cream Liqueur is something of an international phenomenon that currently ranks as the second bestselling cream liqueur in the world. To call Amarula a delicious and refreshing change is an understatement. It’s a beverage program in a bottle, a guaranteed crowd pleaser . . .
 Celtic Crossing® Liqueur
Celtic Crossing Liqueur is a post-prandial performer of the highest caliber. It has done for Irish whiskeys what Drambuie did for Scotch malts; namely deliver soul satisfying character of whiskey in a honey-tempered and heather soft liqueur . . .
 Chambord® Black Raspberry Liqueur
It is hard to imagine sipping a liqueur more luscious and exquisite than Chambord Black Raspberry Liqueur. It was inspired by a unique, black raspberry liqueur produced in the Loire Valley of France during the late 17th Century. The liqueur was said to have been introduced to King Louis XIV during one of his visits to the Chateau de Chambord during his reign . . .
 Cointreau® Liqueur
Cointreau Liqueur is recognized around the world as one of the timeless classic liqueurs. It was created in 1849 by Frenchman Edouard Cointreau in Angers in the Loire Valley. The recipe for Cointreau has since remained a secret and been passed down from generation to generation. Today only five members of the immediate family know the recipe . . .
 DeKuyper® Pucker® Sour Apple
If you’re still capable of cranking out a smile, then you still have enough life in you to enjoy DeKuyper Pucker Sour Apple. Everything about this product screams of fun, from the lighthearted packaging to its spry, low-proof character. DeKuyper did their homework and created a winner.
 Grand Marnier® Cordon Rouge Liqueur
Grand Marnier Cordon Rouge Liqueur ranks among the finest liqueurs on the planet and is spoken of with justifiable reverence.
This grand dame of liqueurs is the creation of the Lapostolle family, who in 1827, founded a distillery to produce liqueurs in the chateau country of France . . .
 Grand Marnier® Cuvée du Cent Cinquantenaire
Grand Marnier Cuvée du Cent Cinquantenaire may very well be the pinnacle of elegance and sophistication. Introduced in 1977 to commemorate the 150th anniversary of Marnier-Lapostolle.Grand Marnier Cuvee du Cent Cinquantenaire is skillfully crafted at the Marnier-Lapostolle distillery in Neauphle le-Château . . .
 HPNOTIQ® Liqueur
HPNOTIQ (pronounced “hypnotic”) is a classy, irresistible liqueur from France. The aquamarine hued gem is made from a blend of premium triple-distilled vodka, aged cognac and a proprietary mix of natural tropical fruit juices. Try as you might you won’t be able to detect their individual identities . . .
 Imported GranGala® Triple Orange Liqueur
The Stock Distillery has been producing world-class brandies in Italy for well over a century. While famous throughout Europe, the firm has yet to become a household name in the United States. That will certainly change as increasingly more Americans discover the sophisticated pleasures of award-winning Imported GranGala Triple Orange Liqueur . . .
 Jägermeister® Liqueur
The mere mention of Jägermeister Liqueur is enough to raise a knowing smile to the face of any seasoned imbiber. The popular, “must have” elixir has become a classic rite of passage and can be found behind nearly every bar on the planet . . .
 Jewel of Russia™ Berry Infusion
It is safe to say that the Jewel of Russia Berry Infusion is unlike any other product you’ve ever encountered. This traditional Russian spirit is a contemporary classic in the making and something that must be sampled to fully appreciate . . .
 Limoncé® Liqueur
Italy is well known for crafting some of the finest products on Earth. While sports cars, leather goods, cheese and wine certainly top the list, the nation is also internationally famous for making limoncello, a remarkably light and refreshing lemon flavored liqueur. It is standard fare on back bars throughout Europe . . .
 Metaxa® Five Star Greek Specialty Liqueur
The Greek culture is one of the oldest on Earth and the bedrock of modern civilization. It also prides itself as the country of origin of Metaxa Five Star Greek Specialty Liqueur, an absolutely delicious spirit often thought of as a brandy, but in reality it is something much more. If you haven’t been fortunate enough to taste Metaxa, be prepared with your first sip to become a fan for life . . .
 Metaxa® Seven Star Greek Specialty Liqueur
Greece is one of the oldest civilizations on Earth and the birthplace of the Olympics. Nestled between the Aegean and Ionian Seas, the ancient land is also an ideal place for the cultivation of premium grape varietals, the juice of which is at the essence of national treasure Metaxa Seven Star Greek Specialty Liqueur, a sensational botanical-infused spirit . . .
 Midori® Melon Liqueur
Midori Melon Liqueur burst into the American limelight in the early 1980s and the brand can now be found on every self-respecting back bar in the country, not to mention the world. In fact, its popularity continues to grow as steadily increasing numbers of contemporary mixologists incorporate Midori into their recipes . . .
 Navan™ Vanille Cognac Liqueur
Marnier-Lapostolle has mastered the art of infusing aged Fine Champagne cognacs with flavor. In the case of world-class Grand Marnier it is an infusion of Haitian orange peels. Now they’ve expanded their horizons with the release of Navan Vanille Cognac Liqueur, a sensationally delicious liqueur . . .
 Pallini™ Limoncello
Few things spread faster than a great idea. Such is the case with limoncello. This European favorite has a refreshing and vibrant character that is unequaled in the American market. No brand illustrates why these light liqueurs have captured the imagination of the world better than Pallini Limoncello . . .
 PAMA™ Pomegranate Liqueur
Every once in a while a groundbreaking product comes around and changes the landscape of American back bars. PAMA Pomegranate Liqueur is precisely such a product. In the same way Chambord immortalized the essence of black raspberries, PAMA has done the same for the immensely popular pomegranate . . .
 Patrón® XO Café Coffee Liqueur
It is estimated that more than 450 billion cups of coffee are consumed worldwide each year, easily making it the planet’s most popular beverage. A large percentage of those cups of Joe are consumed right here in the United States. In fact, America is the largest coffee-consuming nation in the world, making super-premium Patrón XO Café Coffee Liqueur the right product at the right time . . .
 Starbucks™ Coffee Liqueur
It’s hard to imagine a better conceived and more welcomed product than Starbucks Coffee Liqueur. Considering that there will soon be a Starbucks on every street corner in the U. S., it’s safe to presume that Americans have an insatiable hankering for Starbucks’ coffee. Now that signature flavor is available in a delectable coffee liqueur. The question remains though, what took so long? . . .
 Starbucks™ Cream Liqueur
Cream liqueurs are something special. Perhaps they appeal directly to a special part of our brains, because they seem to have nearly universal appeal. Who wouldn’t crave flavor-laced cream infused with a dram of alcohol? Those cravings are bound to thump off the charts once you taste Starbucks Cream Liqueur. Strap yourself in because this is great stuff . . .
 Tarantula® Azul
Considering the hectic lives we all lead, a little help now and again would be a welcome relief. For example, there are those days when there’s just not enough time to prepare a fabulous tasting Blue Margarita. In the past, the only option would have been to go without, or hastily throw something together. Those dark days are over, thanks to the introduction of Tarantula Azul . . .
 Tequila Rose® Java Cream Liqueur
Niche filling products are often a hit-or-miss proposition. After all, sometimes a niche remains unfilled because it’s not needed or wanted. But in the case of Tequila Rose Java Cream Liqueur, the world will benefit appreciably by having this niche so well filled . . .
 Tequila Rose® Strawberry Cream Liqueur
The Tequila Rose story is a simple one to tell. It came, it saw, it conquered. Seriously, how else would you describe the liqueur’s meteoric rise to stardom? When Tequila Rose debuted in 1997, there was nothing on the market remotely like it, and since it has hit the popular scene, the brand hasn’t looked back . . .
 ZEN™ Green Tea Liqueur
There are some products with first impressions about as demure as a slap in the face. There’s something rather confident about a product that doesn’t feel the need to overstate its case. ZEN Green Tea Liqueur is delectably understated, yet imbued with nuance and appeal. Rest assured that there isn’t another liqueur on the market equal in intrigue as Suntory ZEN . . .
Rum
 10 Cane™ Rum
Like the Rolls Royce, 10 Cane Rum is handcrafted and impeccably styled. This Olympic caliber spirit successfully combines French distilling traditions with high-grade sugar cane cultivated on the Caribbean island of Trinidad. The secret behind the rum’s amazing flavor and vivacious personality lies in the factors surrounding how it’s made.
 Appleton Estate® V/X Jamacia Rum
Hugely successful Appleton Estate V/X Jamaica Rum ranks among the most recognizable Jamaican exports. One sip and you’ll appreciate why its reputation is well deserved.
Every step of production takes place on the Appleton Estate in St. Elizabeth Parish, just as it has since 1749 . . .
 Cruzan® Coconut Rum
To be considered a cocktail friendly spirit, a brand needs to have brilliant flavor and an immediately engaging aroma. Just like anything else — some have it and others don’t. At the front of the “got it” class is Cruzan Coconut Rum . . .
 Cruzan® Estate Light Rum
Rum has been distilled on the Estate Diamond Plantation on the island of St. Croix since 1760. The Cruzan Distillery is famed for crafting light and amazingly flavorful spirits, the brand has become one of the most successful brands of Caribbean rum in the world, lead in no small measure by all world Cruzan Estate Light Rum . . .
 Mount Gay Eclipse Rum
Mount Gay is the oldest rum brand in the world and most recognized brand of Barbadian rum. It is the bestselling rum on Barbados, with nearly 25% of the distillery’s output being consumed on the island. The flagship of the company’s portfolio, Mount Gay Eclipse Rum, was created in 1910 and its name commemorates the total solar eclipse that occurred that year . . .
 Mount Gay Extra Old Barbados Rum
Barbados is an ideal place to cultivate sugar cane and distill rum. The gently rolling terrain and porous, fertile soil are tailor-made for cultivating sugar cane and the water is drawn from underground aquifers fed with coral filtered spring water. Of the various brands of Barbadian rum, the oldest and most celebrated is Mount Gay. The spacious Mount Gay Rum Estate is located in the northernmost parish of St. Lucy and the crown jewel of their portfolio is Mount Gay Extra Old Barbados Rum . . .
 Pyrat® XO Reserve Rum
Located five miles north of St. Maarten, Anguilla is a scant 35-square miles in area. The tiny island is the home of Anguilla Rums, Ltd., maker of renowned alembic spirits, including Pyrat XO Reserve Rum, one of the best kept secrets in the Caribbean.
 Rhum Barbancourt Estate Reserve
Rhum Barbancourt was founded in 1862 by Frenchman Dupré Barbancourt. His ambition was to apply the techniques that he had learned making cognac to the rhum making process, and few spirits better illustrate the dream than Rhum Barbancourt Estate Réserve . . .
 Rhum Clément VSOP
Estate produced Rhum Clément is one of Martinique’s preeminent agricole rhums, a traditional style of rum in which fresh cane juice is distilled, rather than molasses. After many years absence, the super premium brand is once again available in the United States, a venerable range led by critically acclaimed Rhum Clément VSOP . . .
 Rum Toucano™
Any self-respecting cocktail haunt needs Rum Toucano on the back bar. It is a classy, romantic spirit imported from the rainforests of Brazil made within a stones throw of the Amazon. In the world of drink making, delectable and exotic is an unbeatable combination . . .
 Whaler's® Original Vanille Rum
If someone doesn’t enjoy a cocktail made with Whaler’s Original Vanille Rum, check his pulse and call a medic. This brilliantly flavored rum is an unpretentious, great tasting spirit that’s chaffing at the bit to have some fun. Add up its attributes and you’ve got a back bar winner . . .
 Zaya™ Gran Reserva 12 Year Old Gutatemalan Rum
Where a rum is made is the most significant factor impacting its developing character. The climate, water and soil all contribute to the quality and flavor of the local cane. An excellent example of the affect appellation has on a finished spirit is Zaya Gran Reserva 12 Year Old Guatemalan Rum, an ultra premium rum made in the premiere growing region in Guatemala. At the risk of stating the obvious, this magnificent rum couldn’t have been made anywhere else . . .
Scotch Whiskey
 Ardbeg® Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
There are few spirits on Earth that capture unbridled passion and the sense of discovery as the peaty and iodine-laced flavors in Ardbeg Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky. If you’re looking for an exotic adventure but still have to show up for work in the morning, we recommend saving the airfare and having a dram or two of this magnificent, award-winning whisky . . .
 The Balvenie® Single Barrel 15 Year Old Malt Scotch Whisky
Located in the Speyside region of the Scottish Highlands, The Balvenie Distillery began crafting whisky on May 1, 1893 and much of what took place that day continues unchanged. Nowhere else will you find a distillery that still grows its own barley and malts in its own traditional floor maltings . . .
 Dalmore® Imported Single Highland Malt Scotch Whisky
Founded in 1839 by Alexander Matheson, The Dalmore Distillery is located in the northern Highlands in Alness, Scotland about 20 miles north of Inverness. Despite not being a household brand, its highly acclaimed malts have made it one of the most esteemed distilleries in the famous whisky producing regions . . .
 Glenfiddich® Solera Reserve 15 Year Old Single Malt
The Speyside is situated between the cities of Inverness and Aberdeen. The region has the distinction of being among the most revered of the whisky producing appellations in the world. Speyside malts are famous for their elegance and sophistication. Continuing on in that tradition is the altogether exquisite Glenfiddich Solera Reserve 15 Year Old Single Malt . . .
 Glenmorangie® Single Highland Malt Scotch Whisky
Located in the northern Highlands, the Glenmorangie Distillery was established in 1843 at the site of a former brewery. Today, the renowned distillery only produces single malts and the anchor of their portfolio is the revered Glenmorangie 10 Year Old Single Highland Malt Scotch . . .
 Laphroaig® Single Islay Malt Scotch Whisky
Laphroaig is the best known of the Islay single malts. It is an intriguing whisky, whose persona cannot be separated from the island on which it was created. Its international celebrity has everything to do with flavor—powerful, untamed and unabashedly exuberant flavor . . .
Tequila
 Cabo Wabo™ Reposado Tequila
For countless legions of tequila aficionados, the center of the known universe is Cabo San Lucas in Baja California Sur, Mexico. It is there that you’ll find the famed Cabo Wabo Cantina, namesake and birthplace of all world Cabo Wabo Reposado 100% Agave Azul Tequila. No other brand of super premium tequila is so closely associated with the image of fun and sun as Cabo Wabo. It’s a world-class spirit with a laid back attitude . . .
 Casa Noble® Crystal 100% Agave Tequila
The entire range of Casa Noble 100% Agave Tequilas is worthy of grand cru status. For people who are looking for tequilas that will gently seduce their senses, here’s the ticket. Across the board, these artisan tequilas are a sophisticated treat . . .
 Corazón Tequila® de Agave Añejo
America’s fascination with 100% agave tequilas borders on the phenomenal and rest assured that Corazón Tequila de Agave Añejo will only serve to fuel the trend. For those who are looking for a lush, elegant tequila to sip and enjoy, pull up a snifter and sample this handcrafted gem . . .
 Corazón Tequila® de Agave Blanco
Añejo tequilas are elegant and lip smacking good, but to really appreciate the distiller’s craftsmanship, sample the pure and unadulterated style of silver tequila. An excellent example of which is Corazón Tequila de Agave Blanco . . .
 Corazón Tequila® de Agave Reposado
One would expect that people in Mexico know a thing or two about tequila. Reposados are the bestselling type of tequila in its country of origin, possibly because they strike a balance between the fresh exuberance of a silver tequila and the mellow refinement of an añejo. Few demonstrate this balancing act as masterfully as Corazón Tequila de Agave Reposado . . .
 Don Eduardo® Añejo 100% Agave Tequila
One of the patriarchs of the tequila industry was Don Eduardo Orendain Gonzalez. He built his first tequila distillery in 1926. Today, the family owned Orendain Distillery ranks among the major producers of super premium 100% agave tequilas. Likely their most prestigious achievement to date is Don Eduardo Añejo 100% Agave Tequila . . .
 El Tesoro® Platinum 100% Agave Tequila
Renowned El Tesoro de Don Felipe 100% agave tequilas are handmade at a small distillery named La Alteña located high in the Los Altos Mountains. There the Camarena family makes tequila the same way they have for over 60 years, using methods long since abandoned by other distillers as too expensive or labor-intensive . . .
 Espolon® 100% Agave Anejo Tequila
In 1996, the first stones were laid in the construction of Destiladora San Nicholas on the rich volcanic soil of Arandas, Mexico. More than a decade later, the relatively young distillery is producing Tequila Espolon Añejo 100% Agave , one of a new breed of super premium brands that derives its lush and seductive character through state of the art production techniques . . .
 Gran Patron® Platinum Tequila
Those who find themselves with a few extra dollars in their pocket and a palpable thirst for a classy spirit should invest in a bottle of Gran Patrón Platinum. The ultra premium silver tequila is richly textured and imminently satisfying. Patrón is the bestselling brand of 100% agave tequila and the release of Gran Patrón Platinum will likely solidify their preeminence . . .
 Jose Cuervo® Black Medallion™ Tequila
This tequila was not crafted with a shot glass in mind. To the contrary, Jose Cuervo Black Medallion Tequila is imbued with boatloads of flavor, which makes it ideally suited for today’s cocktail culture. It’s intended to be sipped on the rocks, or mixed with any number of items. While many tequilas shrink under such conditions, Cuervo Black shines . . .
 Jose Cuervo® Especial® Tequila
If you walk into a bar and don’t see a bottle of Jose Cuervo Especial Tequila on the back bar, turn around and leave. The brand has grown to be the world’s bestselling brand of tequila and known affectionately around the planet simply as “Cuervo Gold.” More than just a familiar name, it is the brand that helped launch a cultural revolution . . .
 Jose Cuervo® Reserva De La Familia® Tequila
Clear some space on the top-shelf for ultra-premium Jose Cuervo Reserva de la Familia Tequila, or better yet build another shelf. First introduced in 1995 to celebrate the distillery’s 200th anniversary, this magnificent, vintage dated tequila is a museum quality specimen and will likely redefine your concept of luxury living . . .
 Jose Cuervo® Tradicional® Reposado Tequila
There is no name more famous in the tequila world than Jose Cuervo. But did you know that there were two Jose Cuervos? Jose Antonio de Cuervo is widely acknowledged as the first person to ever produce what would eventually become known as tequila . . .
 Partida® Añejo 100% Blue Agave Tequila
The Partida family estate is on 5,000 acres outside of Amatitan, Mexico. Its rich, red volcanic soil is ideal for cultivating the blue agave and the microclimate perfectly attuned to the crafting of tequila. While the entire range of Partida tequilas is highly esteemed, the Partida Añjeo 100% Agave Tequila seems to command the most attention . . .
 Patron® 100% Agave Añejo Tequila
The famed artisan tequilas of Patrón are skillfully distilled and blended in the high altitudes of the mountains surrounding Jalisco. These 100% agave tequilas have remained preeminent since they were introduced in America in the mid-1980s, due largely to the enormous following of the brand’s flagship, Patrón 100% Agave Añejo Tequila . . .
 Patron® Silver Tequila
Patrón is the bestselling line of super-premium tequilas in the world. These artisan 100% agave tequilas have remained preeminent since they were introduced in America in the mid-1980s. Uncork any of them and the reasons for their phenomenal popularity will be perfectly evident. But from a purist’s standpoint, the first spirit to sample is the inimitable Patrón Silver Tequila . . .
 Sauza® Hornitos® Reposado Tequila
Tequila Sauza is today the second largest distiller of tequila and the fastest growing spirit brand in the world. Theirs is the best selling tequila in Mexico. Sauza struck pay dirt with the introduction of Hornitos Reposado 100% Agave Tequila . . .
 Scorpion™ Mezcal Gran Reserva Anejo 7 Year Old
You’ll pause before drinking mezcal from a bottle containing an actual scorpion exoskeleton. There’s no shame in it, everyone does. But only the courageous earn the opportunity of tasting this genuinely marvelous spirit. Scorpion Añejo Gran Reserva Mezcal is sultry, sophisticated and attention grabbing, a must for any self-respecting back bar . . .
 XXX SIglo Treinta® Gold Tequila
The short list of brands that give you a lot of tequila for the buck prominently features the name, XXX Siglo Treinta Gold Tequila. It is steadily gaining international recognition as a superior quality, great tasting tequila marketed at an inexplicably affordable price, which loosely translates to a perfect bargain . . .
Vodka
 Bak's Zubrowka® Bison Grass Vodka
Long revered by enthusiasts and aficionados, Zubrówka is a traditional Polish vodka flavored with buffalo grass, which is indigenous exclusively to Eastern Poland. For years this spectacular spirit was unavailable in America trapped behind the Iron Curtain . . .
 Belvedere® Cytrus Vodka
One of the pervasive mega-trends pertaining to our drinking habits is that we consumers want cocktails with flavor, loads of fresh, true-to-fruit flavor. One certain way to satisfy this seemingly insatiable desire is to grab a bottle of Belvedere Cytrus Vodka and get pouring. It’s a classy example of how much flavor a flavored-vodka can wallop . . .
 Belvedere® Vodka
Since its American debut in 1996, super premium Belvedere Vodka from Poland has caught on in a seriously big way. It can be found on the back bar of any self-respecting Martini bar and with good reason. Belvedere is a full bodied, character-laden vodka, one of the first of the modern breed that sparked America’s love affair with vodka . . .
 Blue Ice™ American Vodka
Blue Ice American Vodka is one of only a handful of genuinely extraordinary vodkas distilled in America. This world-class spirit is handcrafted at the Silver Creek Distillery in Rigby, Idaho, the only distiller of potato spirits in the United States. In fact, they avoid working with grains all too common in vodka production—rye, wheat, corn, barley or oats. Being from Idaho, that makes sense . . .
 Chopin® Potato Vodka
It seems most fitting that a classy Polish vodka be named after the country’s most renowned and beloved composer—Frederic Chopin. Even more important, Chopin Potato Vodka is an opus worthy of bearing the revered composer’s name . . .
 Jewel of Russia™ Vodka
As their name clearly suggests, Jewel of Russia Classic Vodka drinks like a vodka not from this era. Perhaps even more accurate, it tastes how you imagine a vodka worthy of the Czars should taste. Those looking for a refined and sophisticated experience will most appreciate a slow dance with this luxurious vodka . . .
 Ketel One® Vodka
Ketel One Vodka is a popular phenomenon centuries in the making. The super-premium brand can trace its origin to 1691, when the Nolet family built a distillery in Schiedam, Holland. For 10 generations, the family has been distilling the finest handcrafted spirits using the techniques and recipes perfected by the patriarch and his successors . . .
 Kutskova® Vodka
Now a commodity nearly synonymous with Russia, vodka originated in the 12th century at an isolated fort named Viakta near the small town of Kutskova, the site of present day Moscow. The spirit was called zhiznennia voda, meaning “water of life,” testimony in part to the station it had in early civilization. Today vodka accounts for more than a quarter of all spirits sold in the United States, a mega-trend fueled by such top-shelf imports as Kutskova Vodka . . .
 Polar Ice® Vodka
For true enthusiasts, the final measure of a great vodka is how well it performs once it hits the glass. In the final analysis, a product either has what it takes to compete with the big boys, or it doesn’t. Well, Polar Ice Vodka is a serious contender more than ready to mix it up . . .
 Stolichnaya® Elit Vodka
Stolichnaya Elit Vodka is the flagship of the brand’s world-class range. It will undoubtedly become the standard bearer for what sociologists call the “pursuit of small indulgences,” a megatrend in which we are all a bit more receptive to periodically sampling the good life. And that’s just what Stolichnaya Elit is — a slice of the good life . . .
 SKYY® Vodka
SKYY is the Charles Lindbergh of American vodkas, daring to cross what at the time was an empty expanse of super premium vodkas to release what has now become an iconic spirits brand. Marketed in its readily identifiable cobalt blue bottle, the brand was the first to base its claim to fame on essential purity. SKYY Vodka is a marvelously neutral spirit deserving of its top-shelf status . . .
 Silk Vodka
When you think about Russian vodka, most aficionados will conjure the image of a classically structured spirit with a lean, yet muscular body, a discernible nose and a palate offering waves and waves of flavor. Not only does Russian born Silk Vodka match the profile, it does so with great sophistication and finesse. Now here’s a vodka worthy of hoarding . . .
 Ultimat® Chocolate Vanilla Flavored Vodka
Take a moment and consider how brilliant the concept of a chocolate and vanilla flavored vodka is. Who doesn’t crave chocolate? And vanilla, well, it’s as popular as ever and the foundation of every ice cream sundae ever created. Then these universally appealing flavors are imbued into a classy Polish vodka. It’s a no-brainer, right? The proof of just how splendid such a spirit can be is as close as the nearest bottle of super premium Ultimat Chocolate Vanilla Flavored . . .
 Ultimat® Vodka
When Pablo Picasso was asked what three things astonished him most, his answer was, “the blues, cubism and Polish vodka.” One of the finest and most innovative Polish spirits to cross our borders is Ultimat Vodka. A few sips of this brilliantly flavored vodka and you’ll understand why Picasso was astonished . . .
 Van Gogh® Double Espresso Vodka
Ultra-premium Van Gogh Flavored Vodkas are handcrafted in small batches at the Dirkzwager Distillery in Schiedam, Holland. The entire line is based on infusing a proprietary blend of premium grains and purified water with amazing flavors . . .
 Vox® Vodka
If you’re searching for a sophisticated vodka to call your own, look no further than Vox Vodka from the Netherlands. This pristine, ultra-premium spirit was bred for a chilled cocktail glass and the unhurried time to enjoy it . . .
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