Vodka

• 44 Degrees North [available in multiple states] utilizes Idaho’s great agricultural wealth to produce the purest vodka possible. To achieve a smooth and distinctive taste [they] distill directly from 100% Idaho® potatoes or Brundage Winter Wheat blended with Rocky Mountain Spring Water. To naturally infuse [their] flavored varieties, [they] use only all-natural Idaho Mountain Huckleberries, Rainier Cherries and Sunnyslope Nectarines.

• 500 Vodka [Texas] is a "sound ultra premium vodka that is 6x distilled and [offer] flavored vodkas that are made with all natural flavors."

• Adaka [available in the United Kingdom] offers two flavors. Adaka Vodka “incorporates peppers to represent the spicy flavours of the African taste while being crafted together by Top French distillers.” Adaka Savanna is a “toffee infused vodka liqueur that has a sweet, smooth, silky taste to quench your thirst.”

• AsLegacy [available in New York] is fashioned from the finest American grown grapes, distilled six times to craft a smooth, crisp taste with an elegant gluten free finish.

• Balt [available in Florida and online] is made of 100% corn vodka, six times distilled, and infused with fresh local strawberries.

• Beveran is made from a base of corn grain and wants to be a “reminder that the lifestyle you want is for you to take, an igniter of your inner passions, and an encourager to follow your dreams.”

• Black Momma [available in multiple states] is distilled and filtered five times from corn for its signature smooth taste. It’s distilled through Crushed Diamond Lava Rocks and fused with Cascade Mountain Spring Water from Oregon.

• Black Storm [available in California, Florida and online] “serves up a hand crafted, small batch product made from the finest American corn made purposely to take your celebration, evening, or simply that next sip to a completely higher level.”

• Blackleaf Organic [available in D.C.] is the first French organic vodka on the market. It’s handcrafted in the heart of the acclaimed region of France and their 5-stage copper pot artisanal distillation produces a vodka that is not only smooth but full of character. (Watch my interview with owner, Kevin Larkai.)

• Bleu Vodka is made from quality grain vodka and wild blueberries, making this wild blueberry vodka liqueur a "vibrant, delectable flavor explosion which tantalizes the palate."

• Bomade [available in Georgia] is a fresh lemon-infused vodka that uses hand-squeezed organic lemons to flavor their vodka instead of simple syrups, creating a refreshing spirit with all of the lemon taste, but none of the additional sugars.

• Carbonadi [available in southern California] is distilled five times through activated charcoal, resulting in a pure, crystal clean, ultra-smooth vodka with an herbal and crisp finish.

• Col Bleu [available in California, Florida, New York, and New Jersey] is gluten free, produced from corn, and distilled eight times.

• Essence Spirits "is a cherry lime flavored vodka that is made from grapes. [They] are looking to give the taste of vodka a new definition and that's the Essence of flavor."

• E’thal 56 [available online] is “made from 100% corn and charcoal filtered for smoothness.” It is “perfectly distilled with an innovative crisp taste.

• Floh [produced in Ohio] “serves up a hand crafted, small batch product made from the finest American corn and pure Oregon water. Our unique filtering methods create a smooth, clean, gluten-free, allergen-free, and Kosher Seal Certified vodka.”

• Fou-Dré [available in D.C., Maryland, Georgia and Singapore] is infused with 100% fruit flavors and made with technology that “naturally” produces a smooth, clean taste, removing harsh tasting congeners and leaving a smooth, crisp, clean, finish to the spirit. (Watch my interview with owner Chanel Turner.)

• Frenchie Buale [available online] is “the first and only sweet tea vodka infused with pineapple. So smooth you can sit back, relax and enjoy over ice.”

• Hidden Gem is a six times distilled, ultra premium, extra smooth vodka born in the Great State of Texas.

• Highway Vodka is a hemp vodka made of a “unique strain of hemp, locally sourced corn, and water from [their] artesian aquifer.”

• IslandJon [available in Georgia and Florida] produces a guava infused vodka, "made with a fresh puree and appeals to a wide audience of palates (e.g whiskey, bourbon, cognac), while introducing an exotic, peach-like flavor..." IslandJon Vodka "embodies individuality and the very essence of the Caribbean spirit."

• Kastell [available in multiple states] is “6-times distilled and refined by a process which forces the completion of all incomplete chemical reactions left behind by the distillation process, leaving the smoothest vodka available. Less toxins equal zero burn and less chance of hangover.”

• Klasé is ultra premium vodka, distilled and bottled in Cognac, France.

• Lambda Vodka [available in New York] is “the vodka for the LGBT community.”

• Liquid Seduction [available in Sacramento, CA] is a “local spirit brand based out of Sacramento, California.”

• Loft and Bear [available in California and in The Bahamas] is distilled from soft organic winter wheat and California sourced spring water, yielding tasting notes of vanilla and lemon. Its handcrafted in small batches with bottles and labels each signed by hand.

• Look [available in D.C.] is hand-crafted premium vodka made from corn using locally sourced using natural ingredients.

• Matador [available online]

• Mishka’s [available online] "formulation process breaks the mold of the "flavored vodka" category, with all-natural flavor profiles, no added sugars, artificial flavors nor artificial coloring. Mishka Premium Vodka is also a gluten-free choice that your customers can enjoy on-the-rocks or as a foundation to a wide-range of cocktails."

• Myles Select [available in Georgia] has a smooth taste that allows the consumer to enjoy the light, flavorful spirit made with grains.

• Noble Wolf [available online] is low-calorie, zero sugar, paleo, and gluten-free. Produced from grapefruit, it has a really smooth/classic finish.

• One Vodka [available in Texas] "is crafted with the finest grains and purest spring water from the Charente region of France. It’s a fresh spin on classic premium vodka."

• Quiet Storm [available online and in Florida] “is created from a premium grain blend which is continuously distilled to create the perfect balance of character and purity.”

• Phoenix Spiritz’s Phoenacolada [available in Florida and Ohio] is pineapple and coconut flavored vodka. According to its site, Phoenacolada is “Miami in a bottle” due to the influence of the city’s many tropical and Caribbean traditions. It’s corn based, distilled and filtered 6 times, and made in the USA.

• Playpen [available online and in Illinois] is “not only vacuum distilled but is also carbon filtered six times, creating exceptional smoothness and taste.”

• PLUSH Premium Plum and PLUSH Premium Pure Spirit [available online and in New York, Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Pennsylvania, Florida, Georgia, California, Bermuda and Jamaica] is distilled eight times to ensure uniqueness and sophistication.

• Redd Rose [available online] is a refreshing Strawberry Lemon Flavored Vodka hand crafted in the USA.

• Seven 16 pays homage to Washington, D.C., the place the owners call home. Their vodka has a "solid base used for combining diverse ingredients to create something uniquely special."

• St. Royale Green Tea [available in Arizona, California, Georgia, South Carolina and Canada]  is a refreshing blend of neutral grain spirits, green tea extract and natural honey. By using honey as our only natural sweetener we are able to provide our clients with one of the lowest calorie beverages on the market today that is Gluten Free.

• Stock Da Bar [available in Michigan] is made with Michigan-grown red winter wheat. A portion of the proceeds of each purchase will go towards The Boys and Girls Club of Benton Harbor, Kalamazoo and Grand Rapids.

• Success [available in Oklahoma] is an Oklahoman-made luxury vodka.

• Sukari “combines the aromatic depth of the fruit flavors, vegetable juices for color and the versatility of the liquor to create the power and energy of a health-conscious spirit.”

• Sweetbeat [Texas] “delicately blends the finest neutral spirit with a unique combination of an ultra premium distillate from a bouquet of citrus, ginger, cardamom, anise and fennel.”

• Toast is made in the USA, distilled in Florida, and developed in the heart of the trendsetting Miami nightlife.

• Timeless “represents sophistication, agelessness and evenness. The crisp freshness, purity, and all-natural ingredients combined make Timeless Vodka a perfect addition to any cocktail and blend.”

• True [available in New York] is seven times distilled by legendary supplier of spirits, Caffo, originally from the Italian region, Calabria.

• Victor George [available online] is a clean smooth American made vodka promising no hangovers, no headaches, and no burn.

Bourbon & Whiskey

• Abisola Whiskey [available in New York] is a “blend of a 1-year-old Bourbon and 6-month malt whiskey…this whiskey has notes of vanilla and waffle cone to complement the caramel and spice in the blended base.”

• Bender’s Whiskey [available online and in California, Oregon, Colorado, Illinois, Washington D.C., and New York] gathers "whiskey from the best barrels of the finest independent distillers in Canada and the US. Then [they] blend and taste and blend again." They offer corn and rye whiskeys.

• Birdie Brown Plain Hooch [available online] “an unaged whiskey gracefully distilled with care in small batches from oats, wheat and barley.” It is a tribute to Birdie Brown, an African American woman from Missouri who lived in Montana. During prohibition, Birdie became known for her hooch’s smooth taste.

• Brough Brothers Bourbon [available online] is run bio a trio of brothers and is set to open later this year.

• Brown Sugar Bourbon [available in multiple states], owned by Jamie Foxx, is “smooth, sweet and balanced.”

• Bull Young Bourbon [available in Delaware and Illinois] was launched by Danny Bullock, the first African American chef to have his or her bourbon.

• Deception Honey-Flavored Whiskey [available in Texas] has “smooth subtle notes of honey and smokey wooden undertones.” It is “undeniably the choice of the novice and experienced whiskey drinkers.”

• Den of Thieves Whiskey [available in Washington D.C. and New York] is a small batch, carefully crafted blended whiskey infused with natural vanilla & ginger.

• Diggs Boys Bourbon [coming soon] is “inspired by legendary distillers with over 100 years of experience in creating craft whiskey. [They] use the best ingredients around to complete a unique blend of malt, corn, rye and wheat, along with limestone filtered water.”

• Duke and Dame Whiskey [available online and in several states] wants to "redefine the whiskey drinking experience by creating a premium flavored whiskey that would stimulate the senses at each stage of the drinking process, with incredible aroma, remarkable taste, and an extremely smooth finish" with its salted caramel flavored whiskey.

• DuBlase Whiskey [available online] “features a hint of vanilla, complemented with all natural spices, and refined for a smooth and robust finish. You can truly enjoy DuBlase neat, as a cocktail or on the rocks. It is perfect for Florida’s celebratory and festive lifestyle.”

• Exclave Spirits “pays homage to the lost stories and contributions of Black people who have advanced distilled spirits.” It is a "distinctive blend of 51% rye 49% corn mash aged in new American white oak barrels to produce a rich whiskey that gives notes of vanilla, cinnamon, caramel and clove."

• Fresh Bourbon has begun producing its bourbon, which will be available for purchase soon.

• Georgia Country Moonshine “is light on the palate, has sweet aftertones, easy to drink and warms the body. Try it on the rocks, chilled in the bottle or with your favorite cocktail.”

• Greenwood Whiskey [available in Georgia, Oklahoma, and online] is a "unique rye blend, and at 42% ALC/VOL, leaves no doubt you're experiencing a premium whiskey, while also embodying the versatility used for your favorite handcrafted cocktail."

• Guidance Whiskey [available online] is aged for two years and is a careful blend of corn and rye with a touch of malted barley, accomplishing a smooth intense finish. (Watch my interview with owner Jason Ridgel.)

• Ix Bourbon’s [not yet available] 95-proof bourbon is a "very small batch that is carefully selected from nine barrels all possessing unique characteristics that are blended to perfection. The Charter Line, [their] first small batch, presents a sweet flavor of buttery caramel, with undertones of chocolate, and a hint of spice."

• Kind of Blue Whisky [available in the United Kingdom and online] is “prepared with love and respect in Scotland and is inspired by the legacy of Jazz great Miles Davis—the King of Cool. This exceptional blended Scotch whisky has been created by melding grain and mature malt Scotch whiskeys from Islay, the Highlands and Speyside. This combination results in a fusion of opulent fruit flavor with a smooth luxurious finish.”

• Majesty Bourbon [available in Georgia] can be enjoyed in your favorite cocktail, on the rocks, or neat.

• The Original Irving Whiskey is “aged for a minimum of two years in newly charred American white oak barrels prior to filtration in patented finishing technology that uses lightly toasted American oak chips to place emphasis on [their] bourbon’s vanilla and caramel notes.”

• Rams and Parrots [available in Baltimore] is a 100% Corn Whiskey. “With a sweet corn taste, it packs a punch but goes down smooth.”

• Red Hazel [available online] is a rye whiskey with a hint of spice. It "aims to introduce novice whiskey drinkers, whiskey fans, and whiskey connoisseurs to an improved way to enjoy rye whiskey."

• Rex Rye Whiskey [available online] "is artfully aged in charred bordeaux and burgundy wine barrels from the Pacific Northwest. Its caramel color and vanilla essence will overload your tasting experience with a rich, smooth finish! Rex identifies as Luxury Whiskey."

• Saint Cloud [available online] is a “Kentucky Straight Bourbon, crafted by Ray Walker, using his unique perspective and vision from making Grand Cru wines in Burgundy, France."

• Saint Liberty [available online] “celebrates America’s Women Pioneers in whiskey during Prohibition and those freedoms both given and taken away in 1920." They “source the finest craft whiskies from distilleries around the world and perfect them using same pure water sources in the states of each of our honored women bootleggers.”

• ShinJu Whisky [available in D.C., New York, Maryland, New Jersey, Massachusetts, California and Florida] is “double distilled, with wafts of honey, orange and vanilla, accompanied by hints of herbaceous notes and light oak make Shinju the perfect 'cocktail' Japanese whisky.”

• Still Moon Moonshine [available in North Carolina, Texas and Indiana] is a "smooth flavored corn whiskey matured and aged for five years in oak barrels, producing distinctive coloring and rich bold taste."

• Uncle Nearest Whiskey [available nationwide] has built its "brand on its knack for sourcing the best of Tennessee whiskies and bourbons, and using its own non-temperature-controlled aging process and unique post-aging double filtration method that significantly changes the characteristics and profile of the original whiskies." (Watch my interview with CEO Fawn Weaver.)

• Virginia Black Whiskey, partially owned by Drake, is a "personally selected collection of two, three and four-year old bourbons finished with a decadent profile."

• Whiskey Wright [available in D.C.] uses cherrywood to smoke its whiskey, giving it a smooth finish.

• Wild Creek Distillery is "lighter than traditional whiskey and smoother than the illegal version. Georgia Country Moonshine is light on the palate, has sweet aftertones, easy to drink and warms the body." They also offer a peach flavor.

• Ziyad Rye [not yet available] is “produced in a cave in the backwoods of Iowa.” It’s a small batch white rye whiskey.

Tequila

• Anteel is a “unique blend of both the Highland and Lowland Agave, that are grown between 6 and 7 years before harvesting to begin the cooking process. All Anteel Tequila expressions are twice distilled, using natural spring water during the process as well as an oxygenation / cold filtered process to create one of the smoothest tequilas in the world.” (Watch my interview with co-owner Nayana Ferguson.)

• Armero Tequila [available online] was “born from the passion to produce not only the best ultra premium 100% agave tequilas, but also tequilas for every taste, preference, personality, and lifestyle of the most exclusive consumers, who are always looking for products with which they identify.”

• Bleu Royal [available in New York and New Jersey] is an award-winning tequila blended with rum.

• Cincoro [available nationwide], partially owned by Michael Jordan and four NBA rivals, “captures the essence of both terroirs, uniquely using 100% Weber blue agave harvested from the Highland and Lowland appellations of Jalisco, Mexico.”

• Dauntless [available online] is bottled by hand in small batches and naturally infused with fresh, locally sourced fruits and spices.

• DeLeòn [available nationwide] is "made from the finest 100% Highland Blue Weber agave sourced from the rich earth of the Los Altos region of Jalisco. Hand-selected at harvest for high quality and peak ripeness, [their] plants yield the sweetest piñas, giving the tequila its abundant character and balance."

• Disbelef [available in Tennessee] is double distilled and ages for no less than 60 days in premium oak barrels to add character and complexity to its refined taste.

• E. Cuarenta [available online], is a tequila produced by rapper and entrepreneur E40. Blanco, Reposado, and Anejo varieties are available.

• Grand Leyenda [not yet available] offers blanco, silver, reposado, and añejo expressions.

• Jon Basíl’s [available in Illinois] “unexplainably smooth finish provides a uniquely premium experience suitable to enhance every occasion.”

• Lobos [available online] “liquids are finished in Pedro Ximénez (PX) wine barrels from Spain...The process allows time to diffuse and evolve each liquid, elevating their profiles with notes of wood transformed over time, presences of cocoa, deep roasted coffee, and an extraordinarily smooth finish."

• Los Hermanos [not available yet] is made with “100% blue agave that is slowly steam-roasted in centuries-old traditional thick stone walled brick ovens (hornos) which retain the sweet natural mellow flavors of the carefully grown agave.”

• Mascota is a “very unique brand that incorporates a one-of-a-kind ceramic dog bottle, filled with our oxygenated ultra-premium 100% weber blue agave tequila. A portion of every purchase will go directly to supporting non-profit animal shelters that provide a better quality of life through in-home foster care, adoption and medical needs, for all animals.”

• Monita [not available yet] is “for the happy hour hunter or the CEO celebrating a new deal and everyone in between. This brand champions those who haven’t traditionally felt seen or supported.”

• Revel Spirits (avila) [available in California, Minnesota, New York, and Maryland] is “cultivated from the ground up, grown in rich soil with no additives or sugars. While having the same foundation as Tequila, Avila products are made from 100% pure Agave in the Morelos region of México, by a group of families who have perfected their distillation processes.”

• Serpiente [not yet available] is “bottled in mouth blown, crystal glass works of art handmade by skilled glass artisans. Due to [their] unique manufacturing process, no two bottles are exactly alike.”

• Talero Luxury Organic is an ultra premium organic tequila, sourced from organically grown agave, leaving a tequila that is soft and elegant with a velvety smooth texture. (Watch my interview with co-owner Ben Carter.)

• TCapri [available in Maryland] is a small batch, 100% agave tequila blanco crafted in San Julián, Jalisco, Mexico.

• Tequila with Friends [available in Texas] was created by three friends from Dallas, TX. They decided (after years of creating great memories around the world with tequila close by) it was time to create a tequila that was perfect to sip on and share with friends. Thus Tequila with Friends was born, a premium sipping tequila meant to be enjoyed amongst friends.

• Teremana [available nationwide and online] is created in a small town in the highlands of Jalisco by Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson. It is crafted "with a love for great tequila made the right way, in small batches, by hand."

Rum

• Devil’s Reef [available in New York] is a rum expression of the island of Bermuda. At the bottom of every bottle looks like sand, but it's actually natural cinnamon and sugar.

• Durante is a Caribbean inspired rum made and sold in Washington D.C. and Maryland.

• Equiano, the world’s first African and Caribbean rum, is 100% natural with no added sugar, flavor or color. Each year, 5% of company profits and £2 of every bottle purchased on their site goes to ground-level freedom and equality projects.

• HERA Tropical Rum is ultra premium fruity and creamy white rum, with notes of banana and coconut.

• Legendaire Peach Tea [available in Texas] “combines two unique aromas creating a very smooth rum with natural flavor. The blend of peach, tea, and rum has created an amazing flavor alcoholic beverage consumer will enjoy.”

• Liv is a ‘slowly-fermented and triple pot-distilled to create a crazily complex flavor explosion with a long, sweet finish.

• Matugga Rum [available online] offers golden and spice rums. "Using finest ingredients from the easterly region of Africa, [their] artisan spirits are carefully crafted in Scotland through small-batch copper pot distillation. [Their] proud heritage, combined with playful innovation, allows [them] to capture the most adventurous and unique flavors of Africa."

• Monrey [available online] is an apple pie 60-proof rum distilled in Florida. “It’s dark, smooth, and tastes like the juiciest part of the pie. It has a subtle kick to it which makes it mix well in blended drinks and of course it is amazingly delicious simply over ice.”

• Striped Lion Distilling [available in New Jersey] is a “small-batch, rum-centric craft distillery in Woodbury, New Jersey.” They offer pot still, citrus, and cocoa rums along with their Rum Collectors’ Reserve 2020 rum.

• Ten to One [available in New York] offers dark and white rums. The dark rum 'is “a masterful blend of 8-year old aged Barbados and Dominican column still rums, combined with high ester Jamaican pot still rum, and Trinidadian rum. Aged in American white oak ex-bourbon casks. 100% rum with no added sugar, color, or flavoring.” The white rum “An enticing blend of column still rum from the Dominican Republic and high ester pot still rum from Jamaica, combined to yield a beautiful extra-proof expression. 100% rum with no added sugar, color, or flavoring.”

Gin

• Iconic [not yet available] is a smooth, purified gin distilled from grain with orange botanicals.

• Indoggo [available online and nationwide] “is the ultimate remix of seven premium botanicals infused with all-natural strawberry flavor." It is developed by Calvin "Snoop Dogg" Broadus.

• Ingenious [available online] is “intelligently infused with ingredients that would be known today as the celebration of the renaissance of an American-made Old Tom Gin.”

• Ledi Craft [available online in South Africa] is a small batch berry-infused gin and is "distilled perfectly with natural strawberries and raspberries for gin-lovers and strawberry enthusiasts."

• Mayine Premium [South Africa] is the first black owned gin brand in Africa and has two flavors: Grape Based and Rooibos Infused.

• Ode to Babel [available in New York] is a “small batch New York distilled gin. [Their] house blend is citrus forward with notes of makrut limes, ylang ylang, jasmine, a wonderful melange of botanicals ending with a touch of juniper.”

• S.A.J. [not yet available] is a representation of luxury, leisure and genuine enjoyment of life.

• Sankofa Citrus Berry [available online and in Washington D.C.] is “made with the finest distilled gin, infused with fresh Citrus and ripe berries. the smooth taste will remind you of days of old...but with a twist!”

Cognac/Brandy

• Billionaires Row’s BR Cuvée XO cognac [available online and in South Africa] is “elaborated in France with the best methods, incorporating oak barrel ageing to extract the best flavours, creating the most seductive and elegant finish and roundness.”

• Branson [available nationwide], owned by 50 Cent, “represents a bespoke, exclusive and unique Cognac that showcases the highest quality of Cognac being made from the best vineyards in every bottle.”

• Conjure [available nationwide] "implements the traditional distillation process using small copper stills where the wine is distilled with its lees to capture all of its rich, fruity and complex aromas. A second 12-hour distillation called Broullis is performed to retain only the most essential and exceptional flavors. Naturally aged in [their] cellars in the Cognac region, Conjure Cognac emerges as a bold, full-bodied blend that arouses the palate."

• Dussé [available nationwide] produces Dussé VSOP (“powerful bouquet, rich in woody notes that are layered with touches of cinnamon and floral notes”) and Dussé XO ("rich flavor notes of ripe blackberry and apricot, layered with hints of dark chocolate and walnut, culminating in an exceptionally balanced finish.”)

• Ma’Hees Brandy [available in Washington, D.C.] is “aged in French Oak, with flavors of vanilla, caramel with a touch cherry.”

• Noir King Cognac VSOP [available in Georgia] is the first independent Cognac to launch in the USA.

• Nyak [available in Florida] “selected the best Eau de Vie/Cognac in the VS category, looking for an easy Cognac to drink with an elegant, long finish.”

• Rayon Cognac is “derived from the Godet Reserve in France. It has a unique blend of unique cellaring environment with the humid and salty air of the Atlantic Ocean, the Godet House nurtures its barrels with the ocean as the secret ingredient that gives birth to [their] refined and singular cognac; Rayon Cognac XO.”

• Riventé [available online] is a “small-batch cognac blends artisan value and innovation to create a refined taste that mixes well with any occasion.”

• Sephina Spirits [New York], “imported from France, is a craft spirit blend of V.S.O.P. Cognac and fortified wine. The combination delivers both warmth and richness for a luxurious taste conceived around the inspirational life of the legendary entertainer Josephine Baker.”

• Tycoon [coming soon] has hints of peach, apricot, and vanilla. It’s the latest from rapper E-40’s Earl Stevens Selections.

Liqueur/Ready-to-Drink

• Araceli Liqueur is the “world’s very first marigold liqueur and pays tribute to the centuries old Hispanic holiday tradition Día de Los Muertos or Day of the Dead, a celebration of love, life, joy and remembrance.”

• Coco Sky Coconut Creme Liqueur‘s [available in New York, New Jersey, D.C., Florida, Georgia, and Maryland] goal is to “become a top spirit choice by consistently crafting a cream liqueur based on natural ingredients, healthier science, ethical sourcing and exceptional taste.”

• Courage and Stone [available online and in California, Connecticut, Florida, New Jersey, and New York], created by Aisha Tyler, “is a "line of 80-proof ready-to-drink craft cocktails of the highest quality, carefully mixed with premium American-made ingredients in Brooklyn, NY to taste perfect, right from the bottle, every time. No mixing, no measuring, no recipes, no mess – just a perfectly balanced cocktail you can enjoy anywhere, anytime."

• Cremas Absalon Haitian Cream Liqueur [available online] "infuses the richness of the Haitian culture with contemporary American customs to create a distinctive take on the authentic product."

• Cremas Creole is made from distilled sugarcane rum from Haiti and "aims to embody the richness of Haitian culture."

• Empower Cocktails [available online and in Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York and Rhode Island] is made with sweet potato vodka and has only 80 calories per 3 oz. Their first cocktail is the delicious and refreshing Empower Cosmopolitan Martini, which contains sweet potato vodka, triple sec, white cranberry and lime.

• Hidden Spirits Cocktails “intrigue women because it lacks the strong taste of alcohol that allows them to sip the silky-smooth taste for hours; while male consumers cannot get enough of its addictive flavor that quickly gives them the same buzz as scotch on the rocks. It’s a perfect combination with the dominant flavors of sweet lemonade, strawberries or apple cider, yet submissive, but powerful kick of your favorite spirits.” (Watch my interview with CEO Pam Davis.)

• Lasserie Cognac Honey Liqueur “mixes honey, ginger, spices and secret ingredients from South America. All the ingredients have been chosen for their natural benefits as well as their delicate taste and are worked to attain the perfect balance. It is the first honey liqueur on the market.”

• LS Cream Liqueur [available online] “is a rich blend of fresh cream and island spices that exudes style and luxury while staying true to its exotic heritage.” It’s inspired by one of the most iconic beverage from Haiti known as Kremas.

• Ou Oui Rum Liqueur [available in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, and the U.S. Virgin Islands] is an "innovative and smooth tropical liqueur that reflects the exciting lifestyle of the Caribbean."

• Reine d’Or [available online] is a “cream liqueur inspired by the famous beverage in Haiti named “Cremas”. Reine D’Or will make you meet the Pearl of the Caribbean with its sweet, creamy and spicy exotic taste.”

• Rivulet Pecan Liqueur [available online] is the “consummate luxury liqueur, carefully crafted for connoisseurs who appreciate the combination of contemporary American luxury with the time-honored traditions of fine artisan distilling and craftsmanship."

• Savîle Drinks is an all-natural, clean, gluten free, and vegan ready-made rum tropical cocktail.

• Somrus Cream Liqueurs [available online and nationwide] are “driven by flavor and [they] believe that beverages should be as flavor-forward as our food.” They’re available in coffee, chai, and mango flavors.

• Sorel [not yet available] is hibiscus liqueur made by Jackie Summers.

• Twelv 31 [available online and in Maryland] is the "world's first white rum and vodka blended spirit."

• Ty Ku Citrus Liqueur [available nationwide] is a "blend of Yuzu and other Asian Superfruits with TY KU Soju, a low calorie Asian Spirit. With its smooth, light and refreshing taste, TY KU Citrus Liqueur is delicious chilled straight, on the rocks or combined with your favorite spirit.

Brands with Multiple Offerings

• 18th Street Distilling [available in Indiana] “produces "high quality spirits using the best ingredients possible." They offer bourbon, rye whiskey, gin, vodka and rum.

• Delta Dirt Distillery [not yet available] is a family-owned craft distillery located in the Arkansas Delta. [Their] goal is to produce the finest handmade and locally inspired vodka, gin, whiskey, and liqueurs.”

• Du Nord Craft Spirits [available online and in Minnesota] is an urban distillery producing gin, vodka, whiskies, and flavored liqueurs.

• Harlem Haberdashery (HH) Bespoke Spirits [available online] offers vodka, rum, and gin. (Watch my interview with CEO Shay Wood.)

• Painted Stave Distilling “crafts premium spirits in small batches by utilizing only the best ingredients sourced from regional farms, and by blending traditions of the past with today’s creativity and state-of-the-art technology.” They offer vodka, rye, pot still and bourbon whiskies, and gin.

• Shadow Ridge Spirits Company [available online] “specializes in small batch grain to glass hand crafted spirits.” They offer Bourbon, Rye, and Single Malt Whiskey, as well as Dark and Light Rum.

• Redmont Distilling, majority-owned by Charles Barkley, offers a vodka and gin. Their vodka is “8x distilled, our vodka flows through advanced carbon filtration systems, removing any off flavors and achieving a much smoother finish.” Redmont’s gin is vapor infused with four botanicals. The flavors were hand picked to provide the classic taste one will come to expect from Vulcan Gin. Free of the traditional pine tree flavor often associated with other gins, Vulcan Gin the perfect option for new and experienced gin drinkers alike.”

• Rising Sun Distillery [available online and in Colorado] believes in small batches, buying local, and creating new flavors. They offer  rye, bourbon, white and dark angel whiskies, gin, and various liqueur flavors.

• River Basin Distillery [available online and in Louisiana] offers a "distinctive blend of 95% rye mash aged in new American white oak barrels to produce a rich whiskey that embodies the fiery spirit of the French Quarter with a Big Easy finish of vanilla, cinnamon, caramel and clove." They also offer a coffee cordial where "River Basin American whiskey is blended with French Truck's renowned cold brew coffee, natural oat milk and a hint of pure cocoa for a deliciously smooth, creamy and chocolatey taste right out of the bottle."

• Royal Spirits [available online] offers Miru vodka, a pear-flavored “sipper vodka,” as well as CBD mixers.