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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.


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.

LE VOYAGE
Grey Goose Vodka
We visited the headquarters of Grey Goose Vodka in France to glean from Cellar Master François Thibault what makes the world's best tasting vodka so special.
Grey Goose Collection


TOP 10 BRUNCH WINES

Toast the weekend and warmer weather with one of these affordably priced bottles, including a crisp cava, a dry rosé and a sweet Moscato.

TOP 10 FRUIT BEERS

Made with real, fresh fruit using traditional brewing techniques, these refreshing beers are packed full of thirst-quenching flavor.