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Spirit Guides
Deep dives into the world's greatest spirits
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Base Spirits
Aquavit
Scandinavia's ancient water of life -- caraway, dill, and five centuries of Nordic tradition
Bourbon
America's Native Spirit
Brandy
The Elegant Spirit of Distilled Wine
Cachaça
Brazil's soul in a glass - fresh, wild, and unmistakably its own
Cognac
France's legendary grape brandy, perfected over four centuries of tradition
Gin
The botanical spirit that built cocktail culture
Irish Whiskey
The smooth spirit that conquered the world twice
Mezcal
The soul of Oaxaca in every sip
Pisco
South America's soul in a glass -- two nations, one spirit, and four centuries of passion
Rum
The spirit of the Caribbean
Rye Whiskey
The bold, spicy spirit that built American cocktail culture
Sake
Japan's ancient water of rice -- brewed from four humble ingredients into one of the world's most complex beverages
Scotch Whisky
Scotland's liquid gold - centuries of craft distilled into every dram
Tequila
Mexico's liquid gold - from the heart of the blue agave
Vodka
The world's most versatile spirit—a clean canvas for cocktails of every style
Whiskey
The water of life that shaped cocktail history
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