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
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
Irish whiskey bottles
11 New Irish Whiskeys to Try Right Now
Canned wines
9 Premium Canned Wines to Try Right Now
Glass of red wine
Why You Should Be Drinking East Coast Wines Right Now and Which Bottes to Try
Natural wine bottles
Natural Wine: What to Know and What to Drink
Mezcal bottles
14 New Mezcals to Try Right Now
Scotch whisky bottles
11 New Scotch Bottles to Try Right Now
Oregon wine bottles
Taste Your Way Through Oregon with These 7 Wines
Amari bottles
9 Popular Italian Amari to Try Right Now
Ice wine bottles
6 Ice Wines to Try Right Now
Pilsner beers
7 Great Pilsners to Try Right Now
Pinot grigio bottles
7 Pinot Grigios That May Surprise You
Wine bottles
7 Wines Somms Recommend for Everyday Drinking
Craft beer bottles and cans
7 Craft Beers That Are Great for Summer
Napa cab bottles
10 Napa Cabernet Sauvignons to Try Right Now
Rose wine bottles
6 Rosé Wines You Should Be Drinking Right Now
Rum bottles
8 New Rum Bottles to Try Right Now