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.
illo of bottles of Angostura bitters and Peychaud's bitters against a dark green background and red stars
Angostura vs. Peychaud’s Bitters: The Main Differences
Rum bottle with bowl of molasses and sugar cane stalks on either side against yellow background
Breaking Down the Differences Between Rum and Rhum
illo of Yellow & Green Chartreuse bottles against a dark teal background with floating red stars
Green Chartreuse vs. Yellow Chartreuse: The Main Differences
Illustration with bourbon bottles, corn, rye, bourbon barrel, and wheat
What Is Bourbon? A Guide to America’s Original Whiskey
Illustrations of Calvados and applejack with versus sign against green background
Applejack vs. Apple Brandy: The Main Differences
Bottles of Bombay Sapphire, Plymouth Gin, Sipsmith Sloe Gin, Hayman's Old Tom, and Ransom Old Tom Gin on maroon background with illustrated botanicals
Understanding the Main Types of Gin
Bottle illustrations of Calvados, cognac, and Armagnac next to each other with versus signs against blue background
Cognac vs. Armagnac vs. Calvados: The Main Differences
Chenin blanc bottles
Chenin Blanc: What to Know and 7 Bottles to Try
Three Calvados bottle on oak barrel with green background and inset of apples photo
What Is Calvados? A Guide to France’s Famous Apple Brandy
Scotch vs American Single Malt bottle illustration against blue background with red stars at the top
Single Malt Scotch vs. American Single Malt: What to Know
Illustration of Grand Marnier bottle and Cointreau bottle side by side, with large "versus" symbol between them
Grand Marnier vs Cointreau: The Main Differences
Soju, shochu, and sake bottles with versus signs against tan background
Soju vs. Shochu vs. Sake: What to Know
Pastis bottles against a grey back backround with read stars above the bottles
Pernod vs. Ricard: A Guide to Popular Pastis
Bottles of Comoz Blanc Vermouth de Chambery, Noilly Prat Extra Dry Vermouth, Carpano Antica Formula, Cocchi Storico Vermouth di Torino and Vermut Lustau against botanical background that includes wormwood, cinnamon, chamomile, and citrus
Understanding the Main Types of Vermouth
Gewurtztraminer bottles
Gewurtztraminer: What to Know and 5 Bottles to Try
Essential scotch bottles 2022
The Essential Scotch Whisky Bottles for Your Home Bar
chillable red wine bottles
Chillable Red Wine: What to Know and 7 Bottles to Try
Albarino wine bottles
Albariño: What to Know and 6 Bottles to Try
Prosecco vs Champagne illustration
Prosecco Versus Champagne: What to Know and How to Choose
Verdejo bottles
Verdejo: What to Know and 5 Bottles to Try
Hard kombucha cans
Hard Kombucha: What to Know and 8 to Try
New York State Wines
New York State Wines: What to Know and 8 Bottles to Try
Willamette Valley wine bottles
Willamette Valley Wines: What to Know and 7 Bottles to Try
Essential mezcal bottles
The Essential Mezcal Bottles for Your Home Bar
Essential tequila bottles
The Essential Tequila Bottles for Your Home Bar
The 8 Dry and Blanc Vermouths for Sipping or Mixing
8 Dry and Blanc Vermouths for Sipping or Mixing
High Noon Watermelon Hard Seltzer can
High Noon Watermelon Hard Seltzer Review
Mike's Hard Lemonade bottle
Mike’s Hard Lemonade Review
Highland Park 15 Year Old Viking Heart Single Malt Scotch Whisky bottle
Highland Park 15 Year Old Viking Heart Single Malt Scotch Whisky Review
Red Stag by Jim Beam bottle
Red Stag by Jim Beam Review
Proper No. 12 Irish Whiskey bottle
Proper No. Twelve Irish Whiskey Review
Rumple Minze Peppermint Schnapps bottle
Rumple Minze Peppermint Schnapps Review
Baileys Strawberry and Cream Liqueur bottle
Baileys Strawberries & Cream Liqueur Review
Smirnoff Red White and Berry bottle
Smirnoff Red, White & Berry Vodka Review
Hpnotiq Liqueur bottle
Hpnotiq Liqueur Review
DeKuyper Blue Curacao Liqueur bottle
DeKuyper Blue Curaçao Liqueur Review
Lagunitas Little Sumpin Sumpin Ale bottle
Lagunitas Little Sumpin' Sumpin' Ale Review
Remy Martin V.S.O.P. Cognac bottle
Rémy Martin V.S.O.P. Cognac Review
Hennessy X.O Cognac bottle
Hennessy X.O Cognac Review
Foster's Lager can
Foster's Lager Review
Allagash White beer bottle
Allagash White Beer Review
California Coast wines
California Central Coast Wines: What to Know and 6 Bottles to Try
Averna amaro bottle
Averna Amaro Review
Cocchi Americano bottle
Cocchi Americano Review
Cocchi Vermouth di Torino bottle
Cocchi Vermouth di Torino Review
Pilsner Urquell beer bottle
Pilsner Urquell Beer Review
valpolicella bottles
Valpolicella: What to Know and 5 Bottles to Try
Southern Comfort Original bottle
Southern Comfort Original Review
Plymouth Gin bottle
Plymouth Gin Review
Don Q Cristal Rum bottle
Don Q Cristal Rum Review
Hennessy VSOP Privilege Cognac review
Hennessy V.S.O.P. Privilège Cognac Review
Patron Anejo Tequila bottle
Patrón Añejo Tequila Review
Hornitos Reposado Tequila bottle
Hornitos Reposado Tequila Review
Jack Daniel's Tennessee Honey whiskey liqueur bottle
Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Honey Review
Jack Daniel's Sinatra Select Tennessee Whiskey bottle
Jack Daniel’s Sinatra Select Tennessee Whiskey Review
Modelo Modelito beer bottle
Modelo Modelito Beer Review
Corona Premier bottle
Corona Premier Beer Review
Negra Modelo beer bottle
Negra Modelo Beer Review
Coors Banquet beer bottle
Coors Banquet Beer Review
Smirnoff 100 Vodka bottle
Smirnoff 100 Vodka Review