Spirit Features and Reviews

Find out more about the new Hennessy VS Cognac bottle designed by street artist Futura

Name your poison! These days, ordering a cocktail by naming your favorite spirit brand is de rigueur. It's not a Vodka Tonic, but a Belvedere Vodka Tonic. Whether you prefer tequila or cognac, your favorite whiskey is Scotch or Bourbon, or you just need a good rum-based recipe, you’ve come to the right place to learn about which spirits are right for you.

Spirits News

Bourbon aging in the barrel at Buffalo Trace Distillery

Bourbon Shortage
Buffalo Trace, producer of brands such as Blanton's and Pappy Van Winkle, is anticipating that its bourbon will be in short supply. Read GAYOT's blog to find out why an increase in production is failing to satisfy demand.

Currently Featured Spirits

The Dimple Pinch, on GAYOT's list of Top 10 Blended Scotch

BEST OF THE BLENDS
Top 10 Blended Scotch
There are good reasons why blended Scotch accounts for 90 percent of all whisky production in Scotland: it's typically well-balanced, inexpensive and easy to drink.

BOLD NEW FLAVORS
Southern Comfort
Is it a whiskey? Discover the truth about Southern Comfort, learn about its assortment of flavors (Fiery Pepper, anyone?) and get a refreshing cocktail recipe.

Southern Comfort Bold Black Cherry is 70 proof and retails for $17

SKYY Pineapple, one of our Top 10 Flavored Vodkas

SWEET, SAVORY, SPICY?
Top 10 Flavored Vodkas
Flavored varieties of vodka now account for 20 per cent of all vodka sold in the U.S. From hemp to hot pepper, please enjoy our choices for the Top 10 Flavored Vodkas.