Spirits & Liqueurs

Vodka

A generally neutral base spirit used in everything from the Moscow Mule to the Cosmopolitan.

Gin

Juniper-led spirit central to the Martini, Negroni, Gin Fizz and many other classics.

Rum

A cane-based family ranging from light styles to rich aged and dark rums.

Tequila & mezcal

Agave spirits with distinct production traditions and flavor profiles; tequila anchors drinks such as the Margarita and Paloma.

Whiskey

A broad family including bourbon, rye, Scotch and Irish whiskey, each with its own character.

Brandy

Distilled from wine or other fermented fruit; Cognac is a famous grape-brandy category.

Liqueurs

Sweetened, flavored spirits used as modifiers. Common families include orange, coffee, herbal, nut and fruit liqueurs.