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.
6 Great American Vermouths to Try Now
Moscato: What to Know and 6 Bottles to Try
Shiraz: What to Know and 5 Bottles to Try
4 Nonalcoholic Cordials to Use in Your Cocktails
Lambrusco: What to Know and 8 Bottles to Try
7 Maraschino Liqueurs to Try Right Now
11 New Rye Whiskeys to Try Right Now
If You Love Cabernet Sauvignon, You'll Love These Other Reds, Too
Malbec: What to Know and 5 Bottles to Try
6 Scotches for Your Scotch & Soda
10 Winter Beers to Try Right Now
Beaujolais: What to Know and 5 Bottles to Try
11 New Irish Whiskeys to Try Right Now
9 Premium Canned Wines to Try Right Now
Why You Should Be Drinking East Coast Wines Right Now and Which Bottes to Try
Natural Wine: What to Know and What to Drink
14 New Mezcal Bottles to Try Right Now
11 New Scotch Bottles to Try Right Now
Taste Your Way Through Oregon with These 7 Wines
9 Popular Italian Amari to Try Right Now
6 Ice Wines to Try Right Now
7 Great Pilsners to Try Right Now
7 Pinot Grigios That May Surprise You
7 Wines Somms Recommend for Everyday Drinking
7 Craft Beers That Are Great for Summer
10 Napa Cabernet Sauvignons to Try Right Now
6 Rosé Wines You Should Be Drinking Right Now
8 New Rum Bottles to Try Right Now
5 Nonalcoholic Ready-to-Drink Cocktails to Try Right Now
Taste Your Way Through France with These 9 Wines
5 California Wines to Pop Open Right Now
If You Love Pinot Noir, You’ll Love These Wines, Too
5 Savory and Briny Spirits to Add to Your Home Bar
7 Chardonnays for People Who Think They Hate Chardonnay
8 New Vodka Bottles to Try Right Now
8 New Tequilas to Try Right Now
Get to Know Cabernet Sauvignon: Fast Facts and 6 Bottles to Try
10 California Pinot Noirs to Drink Right Now
These Aperitivi Up the Ante
9 New Gin Bottles to Drink Now
6 Rosé Beers You Want Right Now