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BUBBLES

1) Egly-Ouriet Champagne

Rec by: Joe Campanale (sommelier) / De-Vino Wine Boutique

Why: Small scale, grower champagne.

Price: $50 - $90 (available here)

2) Pierre Peters Champagne

Rec by: Cat Silirie (sommelier)

Why: "I basically live on this."

Price: $40 - $46 (available here)

3) Tissot Cremant Du Jura

Rec by: Cat Silirie (sommelier)

Why: "An exciting go-to & so reasonable."

Price: $23 - $26 (available here)

4) Huet Vouvray Petillant Brut

Rec by: Levi Dalton (sommelier)

Why: "Sparkling chenin blanc & a strong value."

Price: $24 - $33 (available here)

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SHERRY

1) Equipo Navazos

Rec by: Levi Dalton (sommelier)

Why: "They are turning out colossal, world class sherries."

Price: $36 - $110 (available here)

2) Hidalgo Gitana Manzanilla

Rec by: Cat Silirie (sommelier)

Why: "It's as vibrant & appetizing as champagne. Such a quick little party with some olives, Marcona almonds, anchovies."

Price: $12 - $18 (available here)

3) Hidalgo Palo Cortado

Rec by: Josh DeChellis (chef)

Why: "Ridiculously unique."

Price: $35 - $40 (available here)

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ITALIAN BEER

1) Birra Del Borgo

Rec by: Fred Dexheimer (master sommelier / mixologist)

Why: "It's from Italy and they are doing crazy stuff using tapioca and all different grains, different spices, and they're virtually rewriting the book."

Price: ~$24 (available at: Bierkraft, Bklyn Larder, Eataly NY)

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CIDER

1) West County Cider

Rec by: Mezze Restaurant (Williamstown, MA)

Why: "Terrific hand-crafted beverages."

Price: $15 - $16 (available here)

2) Farnum Hill Extra Dry Cider

Rec by: Amy Thompson of Lucy's Whey

Why: "Fresh, bubbly, earthy - an American craft hard cider from heirloom apples."

Price: $15 - $16 (available here)

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GIN

1) Plymouth English Gin

Rec by: Jim Meehan of PDT

Why: "My favorite all purpose gin; great for a martini."

Price: $24 - $30 (available here)

2) DH Krahn

Rec by: Jill Schulster of JoeDoe

Why: "It has really nice citrus, ginger notes and not a strong juniper berry flavor, which makes it unique."

Price: $26 - $30 (available here)

3) Berkshire Mountain Ethereal & Greylock Gins

Rec by: Mezze Restaurant (Williamstown, MA) and Jim Meehan of PDT

Why: "For its pine-y quality. It’s delicious."

Price: $28 - $35 (available here)

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VODKA

1) Tito's Handmade

Rec by: Anito Lo (chef) and Botanica bar (Brooklyn, NY)

Why: "Gives a wonderful full mouth feel and viscosity unlike other vodkas."

Price: $17 - $20 (available here)

2) Karlsson's Gold Potato

Rec by: Jim Meehan of PDT

Why: "Not your typical vodka, you can taste the creaminess of the potatoes."

Price: $23 - $40 (available here)

3) LIV Potato Vodka

Rec by: Jill Schulster of JoeDoe

Why: "It has a complex mouth feel; I like interesting flavors and textures."

Price: $30 - $40 (available here)

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TEQUILA / MEZCAL

1) Milagro Tequila

Rec by: Tim Love (chef)

Why: "Super clean & fresh."

Price: $20 - $30 (available here)

2) Leguas 7 Silver Tequila

Rec by: Traci Des Jardins (chef)

Why: "Really clean, crisp, & well made."

Price: $35 - $49 (available here)

3) Del Maguey Mezcal Chichicapa

Rec by: Appellation Wine & Spirits and Cat Silirie (sommelier)

Why: "Single village mezcal with a taste of place."

Price: $60 - $80 (available here)

4) Los Danzantes Reposado Mezcal

Rec by: Rene Ortiz (chef)

Why: "Very boutique, not always easy to find."

Price: $60 - $65 (available here)

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WHITE WINE

1) Berger Gruner Veltliner (Austria)

Rec by: Joe Campanale (sommelier)

Why: "Comes with a crown cap, I love this stuff."

Price: $10 - $14 (available here)

2) Pepiere Briords Muscadet (France)

Rec by: Cat Silirie (sommelier)

Why: "A great archetype of Muscadet."

Price: $15 - $17 (available here)

3) Ossian Verdejo (Spain)

Rec by: Jesús Núñez chef / owner of Graffit

Why: "An organic white from Rueda."

Price: $30 - $40 (available here)

4) Tenute Dettori Moscadeddu (Italy)

Rec by: Cat Silirie (sommelier)

Why: "Amazing with different desserts."

Price: $18 - $36 (available here)

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RED WINE

1) Giuseppe Rinaldi (Italy)

Rec by: Kevin McKenna (Wine Importer)

Why: Barolos (nebbiolo) from Piedmont.

Price: $65 - $120 (available here)

2) Foillard Beaujolais (France)

Rec by: Louis / Dressner Selections and Appellation Wine & Spirits

Why: The 2009 vintage is worth trying.

Price: $23 - $35 (available here)

3) Montesecondo (Italy)

Rec by: Arianna Occhipinti (wine maker)

Why: Tuscan reds from "a winemaker I admire."

Price: $17 - $27 (available here)

4) Copain (USA)

Rec by: John Slover (wine consultant)

Why: "One of the wine producers that inspire me."

Price: $15 - $50 (available here)

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AMARO

1) Meletti

Rec by: Levi Dalton (sommelier)

Why: Saffron is one of the ingredients and it comes through as you taste it, along with notes of violets and citrus.

Price: ~$16 (available here)

2) Nonino Amaro

Rec by: Joe Campanale (sommelier) and Levi Dalton (sommelier)

Why: Lighter, elegant and smooth, made with grappa, aged in oak barrels for five years, and has a sweet orange taste.

Price: $35 - $45 (available here)

3) Santa Maria Al Monte

Rec by: John Slover (wine consultant), Levi Dalton (sommelier)

Why: From Genoa, a Fernet style amaro in the sense of bitterness, but balanced with a herbaciousness and sweetness & with a touch of mint.

Price: ~$28 (available here)

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WHISKEY - BOURBON

Rec by: Jose Garces (chef)

Why: "I like pairing a caramel-y bourbon alongside a super savory dish, like fried chicken."

1) Woodford Reserve

Price: $25 - $35 (available here)

2) Blanton's

Price: $40 - $50 (available here)

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WHISKY - SCOTCH

Recs by: Jose Garces (chef)

Why: "I like smoky Scotch with deep, dark chocolate desserts."

1) Lagavulin 16 Year Old Islay Malt

Price: $50 - $75 (available here)

2) Bruichladdich Islay Malts

Rec by: Jose Garces (chef)

Price: $35 - $70 (available here)

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ACCESSORIES

1) Teroforma Whisky Stones

By: Teroforma

Why: Solving the problem of cooling your whisky without killing it with ice cubes.

Price: $19.99 (buy here)

2) Teroforma's Whisky Lovers Set

By: Teroforma

What: 2 mouthblown Avva tumblers and 6 Whisky Stones.

Price: $64.95 (buy here)

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BITTERS

1) Bittermens

Rec by: Jim Meehan of PDT

Why: "They are all natural and are really well done."

Price: ~$18 (buy here)

2) Fee Brothers

Rec by: Fred Dexheimer (master sommelier / mixologist)

Why: "Peach bitters for brown spirits and rhubarb bitters for white spirits."

Price: ~$7 (buy here)

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COCKTAIL BOOKS

1) Diffords Guide To Cocktails

Rec by: Fred Dexheimer (master sommelier / mixologist)

Why: "Indexed and cross-referenced by spirit, cocktail, rating of cocktail, and includes pictures of every single cocktail."

Price: ~$25 (buy here)

2) The Modern Bartenders' Guide

Rec by: Jim Meehan of PDT

Why: "Greg Boehm has amassed a collection of historical cocktail books."

Price: $29.95 (buy here)

3) Savoy Cocktail Book

Rec by: Ryan Goodspeed (mixologist) and Fred Dexheimer (master sommelier / mixologist)

Why: "So simple and great to have at your house." "it's classic, old school."

Price: ~$15 (buy here)