After calling in and tasting through thousands of bottles, we compiled VinePair’s Top 50 Spirits of 2025 list. From whiskeys to rums to a roasted sunchoke- and koji-fermented liqueur, our list collates the most exciting and surprising spirits of the year.
On today’s episode of the “VinePair Podcast,” Adam, Joanna, and Zach discuss this year’s top 50 spirits list. They are then joined by spirits editor Aaron Goldfarb to further dive into what some of the most striking and discernable trends are in spirits and to highlight some particular bottles that are interesting, spectacular, or otherwise noteworthy.
Joanna is drinking: Big Table Farm Pinot Noir
Zach is drinking: 1985 Rocca Alfonso Barbaresco
Adam is drinking: Paper Plainsman at War Eagle Supper Club
