Spirits

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Cask-strength Scotch. Tomato Martinis. Gin made with sugar kelp. For our veteran drinks writers, it was a year of pleasant surprises.

Unusual fermentation and barrel aging (and some unique bottle designs) highlight these standout agave spirits

From Park City to Killington, these ski destinations are also great for fans of craft spirits

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Say thank you with something special to drink

The family-owned spirits makers have revived several classic Scotch brands (and created a few more)

According to Bacardi’s annual report, we’re going big and performative with our drinking

This could impact how some zero-proof spirits are marketed

The annual Mundial limited-edition takes its cues from Japanese whisky

The coconut-based Asian spirit should appeal to rum and whiskey fans, but there’s nothing really like it

Good news for workers and the environment

The brightly-hued, oft-maligned liqueur is back in a splashy way

The up-and-coming brand was just purchased by Tito’s. They also have a new limited-edition high-proof blanco that's worth a sip.

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