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.
The Best Scotches for Less Than $100
6 Great American Vermouths to Try
The Best Bourbon for Less Than $50
8 Great Locally Made Amari
4 Spicy Bottles to Heat Up Your Winter
The Best Gin at Any Price
The Best Mezcal at Any Price
The Best World Whisk(e)y Under $75
The Best High-Roller Bourbon
The Best Tequila at Any Price
7 New Scotch Bottles to Try Right Now
8 Bourbon Bottles to Try Right Now
Bartenders Blind-Taste 5 Coffee Liqueurs and Share Their Verdicts
5 Essential Tequila Bottles You Need for Your Home Bar
5 Essential Gin Bottles You Need for Your Home Bar
5 Essential Irish Whiskey Bottles You Need for Your Home Bar
5 Essential Japanese Whisky Bottles You Need for Your Home Bar
5 Essential Mezcal Bottles You Need for Your Home Bar
9 Great Cheap Bottles That Bartenders Swear By
5 Essential Whiskeys You Need for Your Home Bar
5 Essential Scotch Bottles You Need for Your Home Bar
7 Tequila Bottles to Try Right Now
5 Essential Bourbon Bottles You Need at Home
5 Essential Rum Bottles You Need for Your Home Bar
6 Pink Spirits to Try This Valentine’s Day
5 Essential Vodka Bottles You Need for Your Home Bar
7 Nonalcoholic Beers That Don't Suck
7 Gin Bottles to Try Right Now
6 Outstanding Whiskeys to Sip On Right Now
6 Great Bourbons That Might Surprise You
6 of the Most Expensive Beers in the World
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