Old Grand-Dad 100 remains one of the most compelling bottles on the shelf

The mouthfeel is notably satiny — fuller than many flavored vodkas at this proof — with just enough residual sugar to support the fruit without tipping into cloying territory

aged cheddar complements the toffee and nuttiness

A Whiskey Highball with club soda and a lemon twist keeps things crisp and sessionable

Gordon's is a textbook London Dry that performs well neat at room temperature for those who want to appreciate its juniper intensity

Sarajishvili VSOP Brandy 750ML image-auto-generated Old Grand-Dad 100 remains oneSarajishvili VSOP Brandy 750ML is a 40% ABV Georgian brandy blended from aged grape spirits, with the oldest component reaching 12 years. It earned a Silver (Best in Class) medal at the 2009 International Wine & Spirit Competition, underscoring the quality of this Caucasus region expression built on centuries of winemaking tradition. Quick Facts: ABV: 40% Origin: Georgia VSOP (oldest component: 12 years) Distillery: JSC Sarajishvili Production &