A subtle sweetness lingers beneath without any harsh alcohol bite

making it one of the more affordable options in the category — a strong choice when the schnapps will be used as one ingredient among several in mixed drinks

Jerk chicken — the rum's cinnamon and clove echo the jerk seasoning

in a French 75

Stawski produces this expression by macerating whole sour cherries

Death's Door Gin 750ML mead A subtle sweetness lingers beneathDeath's Door Gin 750ML is a 47% ABV (94 proof) American gin from Wisconsin built on a minimalist three botanical recipe of juniper, coriander, and fennel. Named Best Spirit of 2009 by Wine & Spirits Magazine, this expression demonstrates that restraint in the botanical bill can produce remarkable complexity. Quick Facts: ABV: 47% (94 Proof) Origin: Cambridge, Wisconsin, USA Style: London DryInfluenced American Gin Distillery: Dancing Goat Distillery