Marshall Minaya crafts innovative cocktails at Valerie, Madame George, and Lolita in Midtown Manhattan, emphasizing house-made ingredients and unique flavor profiles inspired by local culture.

Benriach distillery in Speyside specializes in triple distillation, offering a 22-year-old whisky with complex flavors, matured in ex-bourbon and sherry casks, priced at $200.

Bella Sirena offers 100% Falanghina wines from Campania, featuring crisp apple and lemon flavors, floral notes, and a hint of salinity, rated 9.0/10 at $28.

Hine XO 1er Cru, made from 100% Grand Champagne eaux-de-vie aged over ten years, features floral aromas and a refined tasting profile, priced around $300 for 700ml.

2023 Crossbarn Chardonnay features zesty lemon, coconut, baked apples, and vanilla, offering a smooth texture with vibrant citrus acidity. Price: $35, excellent overall impression.

Patron Cristalino is a premium tequila aged 12 to 15 months, featuring a unique charcoal filtration, inviting flavors of lemon, coconut, and milk chocolate, priced at $64.