The best bottles for your chill New Year’s Eve

Even a low-key party deserves a high-class buzz.

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Macallan
The Macallan Harmony Collection Rich Cacao Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Birthed by Michelin Star Chef Jordi Roca, this single malt’s rich dark chocolate profile elevates what a whiskey is capable of.

$279
Ilegal
Ilegal Mezcal Joven

Smoky and smooth, this young mezcal is punctuated by hints of anise, white pepper and green apple.

$43
CIROC
CIROC Limited Edition Pomegranate

For those who like their liquor sweet and extra fruity, this decadent vodka boasts of pomegranate and berry tones.

$35
Teremana
Teremana Blanco

The Rock doesn’t play games when it comes to his booze and this tequila — smooth, nuanced, and straight from Jalisco — proves it.

$30
Moët
Moët & Chandon Nectar Impérial

The divine, effervescent child of three different champagne grapes, Nectar Imperial’s crisp finish makes it an exceptional celebratory drink.

$60
Zaya Gran Reserva Rum

From Trinidad & Tobago, the Zaya Gran Reserva is imbued with warm and satisfying notes of caramel, spiced vanilla, and toasted oak.

$35
Cathead
Cathead Honeysuckle Vodka

Made in a Mississippi distillery, this subtly flavored vodka is ideal for holiday cocktails.

$20
Glendalough
Glendalough Double Barrel Whiskey

This whiskey was aged twice: once in American oak and again in Spanish oak, giving it the best flavor and depth of all whiskey worlds.

$35
The Whistler
The Whistler Blenders Select Irish Cream

For those looking for an espresso flavored pick-me-up past midnight.

$30
FIOL
FIOL Prosecco

This extra dry prosecco is great for those who appreciate quality but also want to limit their alcohol intake, with its slightly lower-than-average 11% ABV.

$17
DAOU
2018 Estate Soul of a Lion

Rich with notes of summer berries and vanilla, this Cabernet blend is the ultimate indulgence on a cold, celebratory evening in.

$150
TYKU
TYKU Junmai Sake

Straight outta Nara, Japan, this brewery’s magic touch is its high-quality, non-GMO rice and handmade koji.

$25
Johnnie Walker
Johnnie Walker High Rye Blended Scotch Whisky

Aged in American oak barrels, this whiskey’s undertones of vanilla, apples, and toffee makes it a strong candidate for the perfect Old Fashioned.

$35
Clarendelle
Clarendelle Bordeaux Blanc 2019

This lightly fruity, medium-bodied wine is perfect alongside your elegant New Year's Day brunch (or, quite frankly, a bacon, egg & cheese)

$28
Hennessy
Hennessy X.O. Cognac

A timeless classic that harbors a subtle but spicy kick, this is the nightcap to end all nightcaps.

$210