The past year has turned many of us into sommeliers, mixologists and expert spirit tasters. While we are eager to get back to some of our favorite haunts and enjoy a craft cocktail with our friends, the weekly Zoom wine and spirit tastings have really helped refine our palates and exposed us to different producers we would not have normally tried. While we have tried some wacky (but delicious) new cocktails from some craft cocktail delivery services we still keep coming back to the classic whiskey sour again and again. Below are some of our favorite whiskeys we have discovered and are and sipping now.

Owens Valley spirits are artisanal spirits crafted in the beautiful Owens Valley of Bishop, California

Devils Creek Distillery is a family endeavor. They are proud to be the Eastern Sierra’s original, independent, artisan distillery crafting fine spirits in Mammoth Lakes, CA.

For special occasions no doubt, but Blanton’s is pretty hard to beat