WHISKEY - BOURBON

What: BLANTON'S SINGLE BARREL BOURBON

Notes: A honey, golden color with vanilla, honey, caramel, pepper and caramelized sugar notes.

Rec By: Jose Garces (chef)

Why: "I like pairing a caramel-y bourbon alongside a super savory dish, like fried chicken."

Price: $40 - $50 (available here)

COCKTAILS - VODKA

What: KARLSSON'S GOLD POTATO

Notes: A fuller tasting vodka from Sweden, produced using harvested potatoes that have yet to develop their skins.

Rec By: Jim Meehan (mixologist at PDT in New York, NY)

Why: "Not your typical vodka, you can taste the creaminess of the potatoes."

Price: $23 - $40 (available here)

WINE - BUBBLES

What: HUET VOUVRAY PETILLANT

Notes: Sparkling white wine from the Loire Valley that's light-to-medium-bodied, dry, crisp, with tangy green apple.

Rec By: Levi Dalton (sommelier at Alto in New York, NY)

Why: "Chenin blanc sparkling offers strong value in terms of a sparkling wine."

Price: $24 - $33 (available here)

CRAFT BREW - ITALIAN BEER

What: BIRRA DEL BORGO

Notes: Italian beers brewed in Borgorose, Italy from a variety of products.

Rec By: Fred Dexheimer (master sommelier / mixologist)

Why: "They are doing crazy stuff using tapioca and all different grains and spices."

Price: ~$24 (available at: Bierkraft, Bklyn Larder, Eataly NY)

DIGESTIF - AMARO

What: MELETTI

Notes: A light bodied, fresh amaro that's perfect after a full meal.

Rec By: Levi Dalton (sommelier at Alto in New York, NY)

Why: "Saffron is one of the ingredients and it comes through as you taste it, along with notes of violets and citrus."

Price: ~$16 (available here)