The Best Spirits And Cocktails to Drink in 2020

“In this new year, I'm looking forward to exploring Italy's native spirit: Grappa. Folks don't realize that grappa has been around just as long as wine, being produced from pomace (grape skins, seeds and stems left over from winemaking). Like any other spirit, grappa is an acquired taste; a personality. The category ranges from soft and “gin-like,” (like Castagner’s clear gateway grappa, Casta) to warm, barrel-aged expressions comparable to rum. In 2020, I'll be sipping it neat, in a Negroni, or combined with espresso post-dinner.”