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.
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The 13 Best Chocolate Cocktails
Try these cocktails with chocolate liqueur, creme de cacao, and chocolate bitters whenever you have a craving. From decadent creations like the Chocolate Martini to stirred-and-boozy creations, your next favorite dessert drink is here.
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What’s the Shelf Life of Liquor?
From distilled spirits to vermouths, here’s how long you can keep unopened and opened bottles—and best practices for storing them.
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Ginger Ale vs. Ginger Beer: Breaking Down the Differences
These ginger drinks are common in cocktails and enjoyed on their own, but have very different production processes. Here’s your simple guide to ginger beer vs. ginger ale.
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Angostura vs. Peychaud’s Bitters: The Main Differences
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Breaking Down the Differences Between Rum and Rhum
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Green Chartreuse vs. Yellow Chartreuse: The Main Differences
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What Is Bourbon? A Guide to America’s Original Whiskey
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Applejack vs. Apple Brandy: The Main Differences
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Understanding the Main Types of Gin
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Cognac vs. Armagnac vs. Calvados: The Main Differences
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Chenin Blanc: What to Know and 7 Bottles to Try
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What Is Calvados? A Guide to France’s Famous Apple Brandy
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Single Malt Scotch vs. American Single Malt: What to Know
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Grand Marnier vs Cointreau: The Main Differences
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Soju vs. Shochu vs. Sake: What to Know
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Pernod vs. Ricard: A Guide to Popular Pastis
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Understanding the Main Types of Vermouth
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Gewurtztraminer: What to Know and 5 Bottles to Try
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The Essential Scotch Whisky Bottles for Your Home Bar
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Chillable Red Wine: What to Know and 7 Bottles to Try
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Albariño: What to Know and 6 Bottles to Try
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Prosecco Versus Champagne: What to Know and How to Choose
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Verdejo: What to Know and 5 Bottles to Try
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Hard Kombucha: What to Know and 8 to Try
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New York State Wines: What to Know and 8 Bottles to Try
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Willamette Valley Wines: What to Know and 7 Bottles to Try
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The Essential Mezcal Bottles for Your Home Bar
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The Essential Tequila Bottles for Your Home Bar
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8 Dry and Blanc Vermouths for Sipping or Mixing
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High Noon Watermelon Hard Seltzer Review
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Mike’s Hard Lemonade Review
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Highland Park 15 Year Old Viking Heart Single Malt Scotch Whisky Review
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Red Stag by Jim Beam Review
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Proper No. Twelve Irish Whiskey Review
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Rumple Minze Peppermint Schnapps Review
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Baileys Strawberries & Cream Liqueur Review
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Smirnoff Red, White & Berry Vodka Review
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Hpnotiq Liqueur Review
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DeKuyper Blue Curaçao Liqueur Review
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Lagunitas Little Sumpin' Sumpin' Ale Review
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Rémy Martin V.S.O.P. Cognac Review
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Hennessy X.O Cognac Review
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Foster's Lager Review
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Allagash White Beer Review
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California Central Coast Wines: What to Know and 6 Bottles to Try
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Averna Amaro Review
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Cocchi Americano Review
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Cocchi Vermouth di Torino Review
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Pilsner Urquell Beer Review
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Valpolicella: What to Know and 5 Bottles to Try
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Southern Comfort Original Review
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Plymouth Gin Review
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Don Q Cristal Rum Review
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Hennessy V.S.O.P. Privilège Cognac Review
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Patrón Añejo Tequila Review
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Hornitos Reposado Tequila Review
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Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Honey Review
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Jack Daniel’s Sinatra Select Tennessee Whiskey Review
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Modelo Modelito Beer Review
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Corona Premier Beer Review
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Negra Modelo Beer Review
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Coors Banquet Beer Review
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Smirnoff 100 Vodka Review