FEATURES 14 20 26 33 9 10 11 11 12 40 68 72 50 Fabulous Martinis The gin-and-vermouth classic has taken on new variations. Be Your Own Favorite Bartender Tips for stocking your home bar. Virginia Bourbons! Quality whiskies from the Commonwealth. Summer Entertaining Made Easy Tips for hosting drop-by guests and simple gatherings. DEPARTMENTS Featured Spirit CEO's Choice Spotlight on Service Signature Cocktail Distilleries Gift Guide Stores by Location Behind the Bar PRODUCT LISTINGS VOLUME VII, ISSUE 3 JULY | AUGUST | SEPTEMBER 2021 ARMAGNAC-BRANDY-COGNAC ....... 47 CANNED COCKTAILS/HARD SELTZERS .. 48 COCKTAILS .................................. 48 CORDIALS-LIQUEURS-SPECIALTIES ... 50 GIN .............................................. 52 MIXERS/GARNISHES ..................... 52 RUM............................................. 54 TEQUILA ...................................... 55 VERMOUTH .................................. 57 VODKA ......................................... 57 WHISKEY/WHISKY American Whiskey ..................... 59 Blended Whiskey ....................... 63 Canadian Whisky ....................... 64 Irish Whiskey ............................. 64 Japanese Whiskey ..................... 64 Moonshine ................................ 64 Scotch Whisky ........................... 65 WINE Virginia Red ............................... 67 Virginia White ........................... 67 Virginia Miscellaneous .............. 67 Be Your Own 50 Fabulous Martinis Classics, Variations & More WWW.ABC.VIRGINIA.GOV Top Bartender Tips for Stocking Your Home Bar Summer Entertaining Made Easy Just Add Ice Virginia Bourbons! Quality Whiskies from the Commonwealth Price List INSIDE On The Cover: Shaken or stirred, today's martinis go beyond Bond, James Bond. See the list of our Top 50 on page 14. SPIRITED VIRGINIA | JULY | AUGUST | SEPTEMBER 2021 1http://WWW.ABC.VIRGINIA.GOV