Ten Spirits for Sweater Season
When the weather turns we usually stop sipping on spritzes and lean more toward the warm-me-up spirits.
Below are a few we'd recommend for moments that are distinct to this time of year: when we're not yet in the thick of fall, but summer is more or less well and done.
After a brisk evening walk, when you shivered just a little bit on the way home:
| An excellent sipping bourbon that delivers big warmth | Amaro for flavors both relaxing, and complex |
When lighting a fire after dark for the aroma of wood-smoke as much as for the heat:
| An abundance of smoky aroma and flavor | Big spicy rye flavor that's the perfect accompaniment to campfire |
To wrap your fingers around something warm while sitting outside on a leisurely, blustery day:
| Pour a little into your coffee to amp it up all around | Make a gin hot toddy with honey, hot water, a cinnamon stick, and in this case, orange instead of lemon, which will complement the botanicals. |
For something new, surprising, and delicious to share while watching the game with friends:
| Warms while sipping, but stellar in mixed drinks, too | A micro-distillery with an award-winning whiskey, for those in the know |
For mixing unique cocktails on a bright, autumn-esque day:
| Peppery flavor and a gorgeous hue makes this a terrific bottle to have on hand for shoulder season | This vodka's chile flavor brings heat to both the palate and the body |
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