less than the best combination to a memorable indulgence. If you’re a professional mixologist or just a home bartender, anything great cocktail. These fine spirits can transform your cocktail from a mere is part art and part science. Premier spirits are the building blocks of a To cocktail devotees, making the perfect drink premium spirits lover. will not serve you well in your quest to create the perfect cocktail. Here, a guide to some of the best premium spirits that should be in the collection of every cocktail
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Premium Vodka: Grey Goose
sip silky, as there’s no burn behind it all, a go-to for so many people when they’re turning their cocktails into something special. with a neutral, clean taste that is the ideal cornerstone of a thousand cocktails, including the tried and true Moscow mule and a polished martini. The high quality of Grey Goose makes every mild fruit peel aromas. As a base in the bar, it is an incredibly adaptable spirit introduction is Grey Goose vodka. Now one of the world’s premier vodkas, crystal clear in colour with marshmallow, mineral and Grey Goose A brand that needs very little
Premium Gin: Hendrick’s Gin
buttery feeling and complexity of aromas can also be used by creative mixologists, as it is rich, complex, and slightly sweet, mixing with rum. Gin and Tonic or Negroni. The flavor of cucumber and rose petals, Hendrick’s is the perfect, unusual gin. Favoring the offbeat, it works great in classic gin-based drinks, like a has had a revival in popularity in recent years, and Hendrick’s Gin is at the forefront of the premium category. Deliver a distinctive taste in innovative cocktails or with a twist of cucumber, with its naturally infused Gin
Rum: Ron Diplomático Reserva Exclusiva Fancy
profile that makes it a remarkable weight on any top shelf. for sipping on its own, or for making cocktails like the traditional Daiquiri and Rum Old Fashioned. It has a silky mouthfeel and a complex, multilayered a rich flavour profile with toffee, vanilla, and dark chocolate. It’s great just Exclusiva is one of the best. This Venezuelan rum has been aged for as long as 12 years, resulting in made equal. For a real top-end experience, Ron Diplomático Reserva Lovers of rum also know that not all rums are
Tequila: Don Julio 1942 Good
a little something extra for tequila enthusiasts who like to experience the best that tequila has to offer. vanilla, caramel, and oak, and it is a sipping tequila, but it can also play a starring role in cocktails such as the margarita or tequila old-fashioned. It also makes a great regular cocktail with is crafted from the finest blue agave, aged a minimum of two and a half years, to achieve a rich, deep flavor. Don Julio 1942 suggests luxury brand. This ultra-premium tequila Tequila has been the spirit most synonymous with shots and party drinks, but Don Julio 1942 has made it a
Year Old Sherry Oak Top Whiskey: The Macallan 12
profile make it a must-have for any cocktail lover. Manhattan. Macallan’s high quality and exceptional flavor oak casks, giving it a rich flavor profile of Dried Fruits, Chocolate, and Spice. It’s great sipped straight but also does a fantastic job in classic whiskey cocktails such as the Old Fashioned or a constitutes a good bottle, and The Macallan 12 Year Old Sherry Oak is generally considered one of the best. This Scotch whisky was matured in sherry-seasoned Whiskey drinkers have very strong feelings about what
Old Top-shelf Bourbon: Pappy Van Winkle’s Family Reserve 15 Year
every cocktail mixed with it a celebration. Mint Julep. Its sublime savor makes world. Great for sipping, Pappy Van Winkle also stands up well as the foundation of any number of bourbon cocktails, including classic cocktails like a Whiskey Sour and the will inevitably include Pappy Van Winkle’s Family Reserve 15-Year-Old Bourbon. Extremely scarce and delicious, this bourbon is one of the most sought-after in the Any compilation of the best spirits
Moinet Extra Cognac Sublime Top Cognac: Louis
top shelf. served neat or as a foundation for a Sidecar or Brandy Alexander, Louis Moinet Extra is sheer elegance. Its velvety, rich, and deep flavor sees it sit comfortably on any finest cru and aged in oak barrels, responsible for a warm and complex flavor, with hints of dried fruit, honey, and spice. Stunning brandy connoisseurs Louis Moinet Extra Cognac. Ultra premium cognac made with grapes from the For
embody the craft of mixology at its best. liquors that provide the taste, smoothness, and class that any cocktail enthusiast seeks. In return for stocking your home with these high-end liqueurs, you’ll be able to serve up cocktails that taste incredible as well as cocktails, the right ingredients can be key to that great drink. From the sophisticated simplicity of Grey Goose Vodka to the subtle complexity of Pappy Van Winkle bourbon, these are top-shelf For those who love their