"For the whiskey fans in your circle who won’t shut up about vaunted Kentucky bourbon Pappy Van Winkle, give Lone Elm a try. Distilled in Forney, this is a 100 percent wheat whiskey, and one of the most underrated spirits in the state. Packing a potent 123.3 proof, expect hints of sugar-soaked dates and pipe tobacco on the nose, with notes of chocolate covered cherry, caramel, pecan, and a bit of licorice on the palate. Head to the distillery and call ahead for curbside pickup." - Nico Martini