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Bar experts weigh in on the art of filling your home bar with the best spirits.

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“You don’t need to have every single ‘popular’ label tocreate a fabulous bar cart.

Try it neat before mixing it into your next boulevardier.

a classic daiquiri), go forEquiano’slighter blend of barrel-aged Bajan rum and fresh cane juice rum from Africa.

Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel Bourbon

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“Silver Tequila won’t cut it here,” he said.

For all of the above, tryPierre Ferrand’s exquisite Double Cask Reserve.

“For me, you’re free to never have enough bitters,” said House.

Fords Gin Officer’s Reserve No 1

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“I can flip a cocktail depending on the bitters.”

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Haku Vodka

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High West Rendezvous Rye Whiskey

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Glenfiddich 26 Year Grande Couronne Scotch Whisky

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Cocchi Vermouth di Torino

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Equiano Rum

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Lunazul Extra Añejo Tequila

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El Silencio Ensamble Mezcal

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Pierre Ferrand Double Cask Reserve Cognac

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Italicus Rosolio di Bergamotto

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Angostura Bitters Set

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