October’s Top 13: Boo-zy Spirits for Your Bar Cart

Happy October boos, ghouls and non-binary fiends…ok, now that’s out of the way, we can get past the cute spooky puns and get down to business; the business of cocktails! 

Halloween marks the first American holiday in a 3 month succession of parties, gatherings, backyard BBQ’s, and galas that are marked by spirited celebration. Whether you enjoy “adult beverages” or craft your own boo-ze free spirits for these events, we’ve got some incredible, “can’t miss” suggestions for you!

The following products are sure to impress, and some are even pure cocktail magic.

Dava’s Picks: Founder and Chief Creative Officer

• SipSong Spring Gin – foraged flavors of Sonoma country in the Spring. @SipsongSpirits
• Bruichladdich 10 Year Port Charlotte – smoky in all the right ways! @bruichladdich
• Derrumbes San Luis Potosi Mezcal – made from a wild agave Salmiana, it tastes of green pepper/jalapeno and olives mixed with class mescal smoke. But really any wild agave mezcal will do. @mezcalderrumbes
• La Quintinye Extra Dry or Bordiga Extra Dry Vermouth – dress with ice or add gin for a lovely martini. @royalvermouth

Jane’s Picks: Sr. Strategist

• Calamity Gin – considered “Texas Dry” and infused with bluebonnets, the state flower. @Calamity.Gin
• Xicaru Pechuga Mole Mezcal – a true taste of Oaxaca with savory-sweet notes and rich mouth-feel. @xicaru_mezcal
• Cortas Rose Water – this non-alcoholic cocktail add in is the perfect hint of romance for any drink, even to sparkling water. A must-have bar cart bonus! @CortasFood

Suzanne’s Picks: Operations Leader

• Napa Valley Distillery – a Bay Area favorite, with their unique selection of artisanal, small batch spirits using old world techniques. A personal fave, Negroni Cocktail. @napavalleydistillary
• Yes Cocktail Company– made from scratch with next level, seasonal ingredients. Create the perfect mule with their Ginger Citrus mixer. @yescocktailco

Meb’s Picks: Designer

• St. George four-pack of mini gins –  our fave is Mt. Tam, flavored for our local gorgeous landmark. @stgeorgespirits
• Empress Gin – made with butterfly pea flowers, it turns purple when acid is added; cocktail magic! @empress1908gin

Elaine’s Picks: Designer

• The Seven Stills Brewery & Distillery – a unique twist of whiskey with craft beer as the foundation. @sevenstills

Xiaoxiao’s Picks: Junior Designer

• Makku – a craft makgeolli beer with a soft, creamy body, and an addictive hint of sweetness. @drinksool

So what did we miss? This is absolutely an incomplete list but how do you cover a world of winners in just 13 products? We’ve gotta know, what’s haunting your bar cart this season? Have a special recipe for your favorite Mezcal Old Fashioned or a Gin version of a Mule that is to die for, let your friends at Noise 13 know!

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