The Basics

Bottles

There are countless liquor brands out there, and it can be overwhelming to know what to buy. We lean on the pros to help you build your home bar bottle list from scratch, so you have all the essentials to mix any cocktail you need.
american vermouths
6 Great American Vermouths to Try Now
Sancerre bottles
Sancerre: What to Know and 5 Bottles to Try
Basil Hayden's Kentucky Straight Bourbon
Basil Hayden’s Kentucky Straight Bourbon Review
Johnnie Walker Double Black
Johnnie Walker Double Black Scotch Review
Remy Martin XO
Rémy Martin XO Cognac Review
Courvoisier VSOP Cognac
Courvoisier VSOP Cognac Review
Lagavulin 11 Year Nick Offerman Edition Scotch
Lagavulin 11 Year Nick Offerman Edition Scotch Review
Hibiki Japanese Harmony Whisky
Hibiki Japanese Harmony Whisky Review
Greek wines
Greek Wine: What to Know and 9 Bottles to Try
Orange wines
Orange Wine: What to Know and 7 Bottles to Try
Grenache bottles
Grenache: What to Know and 6 Bottles to Try
drinks-on-tray
The 9 Best Cocktail Mixers in 2021
Brandy bottles
12 New Brandies to Try Right Now
Rémy Martin 1738
Rémy Martin 1738 Accord Royal Cognac Review
Red wine bottles
Dry Red Wine for Cooking: What to Know and 5 Bottles to Try
Syrah bottles
Syrah: What to Know and 6 Bottles to Try
Don Julio 1942 Añejo Tequila
Don Julio 1942 Añejo Tequila Review
Rioja bottles
Rioja: What to Know and 5 Bottles to Try
American whiskeys
12 New American Whiskeys to Try Right Now
Low-ABV beers
5 Low-ABV Beers to Try Right Now
Canadian whiskies
8 New Canadian Whiskies to Try Right Now
Sweet wines
Sweet Wine: What to Know and 6 Bottles to Try
Riesling bottles
Riesling: What to Know and 6 Bottles to Try
Pinot Noir bottles
Pinot Noir: What to Know and 8 Bottles to Try
Cordials
6 Craft Cordials for Your Cocktails
Coffee liqueurs
7 Coffee-Infused Spirits and Liqueurs to Try Right Now
Red Burgundy bottles
Red Burgundy: What to Know and 5 Bottles to Try
Sherry bottles
Sherry: What to Know and 8 Bottles to Try
Single malt scotches
12 New Single Malt Scotches to Try Right Now
Chianti bottles
Chianti: What to Know and 6 Classico Bottles to Try
Muscadine bottles
Muscadine: What to Know and 6 Bottles to Try
Moscato bottles
Moscato: What to Know and 6 Bottles to Try
Shiraz wine bottles
Shiraz: What to Know and 5 Bottles to Try
Cordial bottles
4 Nonalcoholic Cordials to Use in Your Cocktails
Lambrusco bottles
Lambrusco: What to Know and 8 Bottles to Try
Maraschino liqueur bottles
7 Maraschino Liqueurs to Try Right Now
Rye whiskey bottles
11 New Rye Whiskeys to Try Right Now
Red wine bottles
If You Love Cabernet Sauvignon, You'll Love These Other Reds, Too
Malbec wines
Malbec: What to Know and 5 Bottles to Try
Scotch bottles
6 Scotches for Your Scotch & Soda
Winter beers
10 Winter Beers to Try Right Now
Beaujolais wine bottles
Beaujolais: What to Know and 5 Bottles to Try