Other
What is Other?
Other represents the wild frontier of distilled spirits—those unique and unconventional bottles that defy traditional categories like whiskey, vodka, or rum. This Other Specialty category captures everything from fruit brandies and herbal liqueurs to experimental grain spirits and regional specialties that don't fit neatly into established classifications. What defines Other is its refusal to be boxed in: these spirits break the rules, blend traditions, or create entirely new flavor profiles that challenge your expectations of what a distilled beverage can be.
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What makes Other unique?
Other spirits stand apart by refusing to fit neatly into traditional categories, representing the wild creativity and boundary-pushing innovation happening in distilleries worldwide. These unconventional spirits might blend unexpected base ingredients, use ancient fermentation techniques, or combine distillation methods that would make purists scratch their heads. What truly sets them apart is their willingness to break the rules entirely, creating completely new drinking experiences that can't be replicated by simply tweaking a whiskey recipe or adding botanicals to gin.
How is Other made?
Other starts with a base of neutral grain spirit that gets infused with a carefully selected blend of botanicals including juniper, coriander, angelica root, and citrus peels through vapor distillation. The distillers then add their signature botanical blend - which includes unique ingredients like Buddha's hand citron and fresh cucumber - during a second distillation process that captures the more delicate flavors. The final step involves blending the distillate with purified water to bring it down to bottling proof, creating a gin that balances traditional juniper-forward character with modern botanical complexity.
How do you drink Other?
Other spirits shine brightest when sipped neat or over ice, allowing their unique character to speak without interference from mixers or elaborate preparations. These distinctive bottles work beautifully in simple cocktails that highlight rather than mask their individual qualities—think Old Fashioneds, Negronis, or spirit-forward sours that let the base ingredient tell its story. The versatility of Other spirits makes them perfect for contemplative winter evenings by the fireplace, sophisticated dinner parties where conversation flows as smoothly as the pour, or those special occasions when you want to share something genuinely different with friends who appreciate craftsmanship and innovation.
How do I choose a good Other?
When selecting an Other, start by considering the cocktail you're planning to make and match the spirit's intensity to complement rather than overpower your other ingredients. Look for bottles with clear labeling about production methods and origins, as transparency often indicates quality craftsmanship. Your cocktail choice should guide your selection - lighter, more delicate Others work beautifully in spirit-forward drinks where subtle nuances can shine, while bolder, more robust expressions are perfect for mixed drinks that need a strong backbone to stand up to citrus, sweeteners, and bitters.
Nutritional Information
Typical Calorie Range per Ounce: 60-120 calories
Typical Carbohydrate Range per Ounce: 0-15 grams
Typical Sugar Range per Ounce: 0-12 grams
Typically Gluten Free: Varies significantly by product type
The "Other" spirits category includes such a wide variety of products that nutritional values can vary dramatically. Fruit brandies and eau-de-vie typically contain minimal carbohydrates and sugars, while flavored spirits and liqueurs can be much higher in both. Grain-based spirits like aquavit may contain gluten, while fruit-based spirits are naturally gluten-free. Always check the detailed product information and ingredient list to confirm gluten-free status, especially if you have celiac disease or gluten sensitivity.
Scrolled this far? Your reward? Other Trivia!
- The world's most expensive bottle of spirits isn't whiskey or cognac—it's a bottle of Tequila Ley .925 Pasión Azteca Ultra Premium Añejo that sold for $3.5 million in 2006. The liquid inside aged for six years, but the real kicker? The bottle itself is crafted from pure platinum and white gold, decorated with 6,400 diamonds. Talk about putting your money where your mouth is.
- Absinthe doesn't actually cause hallucinations, despite its legendary reputation. The green fairy's trippy effects came from dangerously high alcohol content (often 70% ABV) mixed with sketchy additives like antimony and copper sulfate that unscrupulous producers used for coloring. Modern absinthe contains thujone from wormwood, but at levels so low you'd die of alcohol poisoning long before experiencing any psychoactive effects.
- The Angel's Share—that romantic term for alcohol that evaporates during aging—costs the bourbon industry alone over $1 billion annually. In Kentucky's climate, distilleries lose roughly 4% of their barrels' contents each year to evaporation. Some master distillers swear they can smell which way the wind's blowing based on whose rickhouse is "feeding the angels" that day.
- Japan produces more whisky than Scotland, but most of it never leaves the country. Japanese distilleries make roughly 130 million liters annually compared to Scotland's 125 million, but they keep about 95% for domestic consumption. This explains why authentic Japanese whisky commands such premium prices outside Japan—and why so many fake "Japanese" whiskies flood international markets.
- The oldest known recipe for distilled spirits comes from a 12th-century monastery in Ireland, but it wasn't for drinking—it was medicine called "aqua vitae" (water of life). Monks prescribed this early whiskey for everything from paralysis to smallpox. The irony? Modern research shows moderate alcohol consumption might actually have some health benefits, making those medieval monks accidentally ahead of their time.
Higher-proof spirits can be intense. Mix carefully, taste thoughtfully, and enjoy responsibly.
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