100 Drinks

Appleton Estate 50 Year is among the world's oldest aged rum blends, from Nassau Valley copper pot stills in Jamaica. Selected for our World 100 as the pinnacle of aged Jamaican rum.

Blandy 1920 Malmsey Madeira is century-old fortified wine from the volcanic island. Oxidation and time create unique depth. Selected for our World 100 as the ultimate aged Madeira experience.

Clase Azul Ultra Mezcal comes in a hand-painted ceramic decanter from Oaxaca. Ultra-premium blue agave and craft. Selected for our World 100 as the most luxurious expression of Mexican mezcal.

Dom Pérignon is the prestige cuvée of Moët & Chandon, named after the monk who helped perfect Champagne. Only vintage years are released; the wine offers complexity, finesse, and long ageing. Visit the cellars in Hautvillers and Épernay for the full story. Selected for our World 100 as the most iconic luxury Champagne and a benchmark for celebration.

Peter Sisseck cult Tempranillo; tiny 4-5,000 bottles, Spain top wine

World most expensive dessert wine; Mosel Riesling botrytis concentrate

Hibiki 21 Year is a blended Japanese whisky in a 24-faceted decanter. Up to 21 malts and grains create harmony. Selected for our World 100 as the most elegant Japanese blend and a design and flavour icon.

Krug Grande Cuvée is one of the most complex non-vintage Champagnes, blending 6 to 10 years of reserve wines. The house in Reims focuses on intensity and depth. It is a favourite of sommeliers and collectors. Selected for our World 100 as the pinnacle of non-vintage Champagne and a symbol of consistency and craft.

Pappy Van Winkle 23 Year is the holy grail of bourbon: wheated mashbill, Buffalo Trace, 23 years. Almost impossible to find at retail. Selected for our World 100 as the most sought-after American whiskey and a symbol of Kentucky craft.

Pétrus is the legendary Pomerol estate, 100% Merlot on the right bank of Bordeaux. Tiny production and global demand make it one of the world's most sought-after wines. The wine is rich, velvety, and ages for decades. Selected for our World 100 as the greatest Merlot-dominant wine and a symbol of Bordeaux luxury.

Remy Martin Louis XIII is aged up to 40 years in Tierçon decanters, blending 1,200 eaux-de-vie from Grande Champagne. The pinnacle of cognac. Selected for our World 100 as the most luxurious cognac and a symbol of time and craft.

Romanée-Conti is the world's most expensive wine, from a 1.8-hectare Grand Cru in Burgundy's Côte de Nuits. Pinot Noir from this vineyard defines elegance and terroir. Tiny production and legendary status make it almost impossible to taste outside auctions or top cellars. Selected for our World 100 as the ultimate expression of Burgundy and fine wine.

Sassicaia DOC Bolgheri was the first Super Tuscan (1968), Cabernet in Tuscany's coastal hills. It redefined Italian fine wine. Selected for our World 100 as the wine that broke the rules and created a category.

Screaming Eagle is the cult Napa Cabernet from Oakville, mailing-list only and among the most expensive California wines. The wine is powerful yet refined. Selected for our World 100 as the ultimate cult California wine and a symbol of Napa ambition.

Vega Sicilia Unico is Spain's legendary wine from Ribera del Duero: Tempranillo and Cabernet aged 10+ years. Selected for our World 100 as the benchmark Spanish luxury red.

Hungarian border Burgenland; Trockenbeerenauslese and Eiswein legacy

Alvear Pedro Ximenez 1927 Solera is one of the world's oldest PX soleras from Montilla-Moriles, Spain. Raisin, syrup, and infinite depth. Selected for our World 100 as the ultimate dessert wine experience and a piece of Spanish wine history.

Ararat 50 Year Nairi is Armenian brandy aged 50 years at the Yerevan Ararat Brandy Factory. Soviet-era legend and UNESCO-recognised craft. Selected for our World 100 as the pinnacle of Armenian brandy.

Balvenie DoubleWood 17 Year is finished in American oak then European sherry casks in Dufftown, Speyside. The result is honey, fruit, and spice. Selected for our World 100 as an accessible yet premium example of cask finishing and Speyside craft.

Barolo Monfortino from Giacomo Conterno is the king of Barolo, Nebbiolo from Serralunga aged 8+ years in large botti. Selected for our World 100 as the greatest traditional Barolo and a symbol of Piedmont.

Bowmore 25 Year Old is one of Islay's oldest distilleries, offering peat smoke and sherry with Atlantic influence. The whisky is layered and long. Selected for our World 100 as a benchmark Islay malt and a symbol of Scottish island whisky.

Darroze 40 Year Armagnac is single-domaine vintage Bas-Armagnac from Gascony. One of the oldest eaux-de-vie in commercial release. Selected for our World 100 as the pinnacle of Armagnac and a taste of Gascon heritage.

Dassai 23 is a junmai daiginjo with 23% rice polishing from Asahi Shuzo in Yamaguchi. Delicate, floral, and refined. Selected for our World 100 as the sake that introduced premium Japanese rice wine to the world.

Elijah Craig Barrel Proof is Heaven Hill's high-proof single-barrel bourbon from Kentucky. Uncut and bold. Selected for our World 100 as a modern American whiskey icon.

Glenfiddich 21 Year Gran Reserva is finished in Caribbean rum casks at William Grant's original Dufftown distillery. Tropical notes meet Speyside malt. Selected for our World 100 as an innovative and widely available premium single malt.

Graham 1963 Vintage Port is a legendary vintage from the Douro Valley: black fruit, molasses, and decades of ageing. Selected for our World 100 as one of the greatest vintage ports of the 20th century.

Hakushu 18 Year is from Suntory's forest distillery in the Southern Alps. Herbal, alpine character with peat and fruit. Selected for our World 100 as the green, refined counterpart to Yamazaki and a symbol of Japanese whisky diversity.

Hennessy XO was the first XO cognac when created in 1870. Over 100 eaux-de-vie from Grande Champagne are blended. Visit Cognac for the tour. Selected for our World 100 as the world's most iconic cognac and a benchmark for aged brandy.

Inniskillin Vidal Icewine from Niagara is where Canadian icewine was legally pioneered: grapes picked at -8°C. Luscious, sweet, and iconic. Selected for our World 100 as the New World icewine standard and a Canadian treasure.

Mount Gay 1703 Rum from Barbados is the world's oldest rum brand. Coral limestone water and Caribbean tradition. Selected for our World 100 as the birthplace of rum and a Bajan icon.

Moutai (Kweichow Moutai) is China's most prestigious baijiu, sauce-aroma sorghum spirit from Guizhou at 53% ABV. State banquets and gift culture. Selected for our World 100 as the world's most valuable spirit brand and a symbol of Chinese drinking culture.

Nikka Yoichi Single Malt was founded by Masataka Taketsuru on the Hokkaido coast. Coal-fired stills and peat give a bold, Scottish-inspired profile. Selected for our World 100 as the soul of Japanese whisky history and a bridge to Scotch.

Nonino Grappa Monovitigno is single-variety pomace distillate from Friuli. The finest expression of Italian grappa. Selected for our World 100 as the grappa that elevated the category.

Opus One is the Napa Valley joint venture between Robert Mondavi and Baron Philippe de Rothschild. The sculptural Oakville winery and the wine itself define California luxury Cabernet. Selected for our World 100 as the bridge between Bordeaux and Napa and an icon of New World fine wine.

Wild agave ancestral process; clay pot distilled, San Luis Potosi Mexico

Triple-distilled Highlands blue agave; platinum label ultra-premium

Pheasant Tears Rkatsiteli Qvevri is skin-contact orange wine from Georgia's 8,000-year wine tradition, aged in clay qvevri. Amber, tannic, and ancient. Selected for our World 100 as the living link to the birth of wine and a symbol of Georgian viticulture.

Redbreast 21 Year is a single pot still Irish whiskey from Midleton, Cork. Rich, spicy, and complex, it represents the best of Irish whiskey. Selected for our World 100 as the pinnacle of pot still whiskey and a symbol of Irish craft.

Rhum Clément XO is AOC Martinique rhum agricole from fresh cane juice and column stills. The French Caribbean in a glass. Selected for our World 100 as the benchmark agricole rhum.

Rochefort 10 is the darkest and most complex Trappist beer, a quadrupel from Rochefort Abbey in Belgium. Selected for our World 100 as the ultimate Belgian dark abbey beer.

Cuban aged rum; Santiago de Cuba distillery, aged in American oak

The Macallan 18 Year is a sherry-oak-matured Highland single malt from Easter Elchies House in Speyside. Rich, fruity, and complex, it defines luxury Scotch. Selected for our World 100 as one of the world's most recognizable and collectible single malts.

Tokaji Aszú 6 Puttonyos is Hungary's noble sweet wine from botrytis grapes. Royal Tokaj and 400 years of history. Selected for our World 100 as the wine of kings and a Hungarian treasure.

Westmalle Tripel is the defining Trappist tripel from the abbey at Malle, Belgium. Golden, strong, and complex. Selected for our World 100 as the benchmark abbey beer and a symbol of Belgian brewing.

Yamazaki 12 Year was the first Japanese single malt to gain global fame. Cherry blossom and Mizunara oak define its character. Suntory's flagship distillery is near Kyoto. Selected for our World 100 as the gateway to Japanese whisky and a modern classic.

Copper pot still wheat vodka; Ahus estate Sweden luxury expression

Achaval-Ferrer Quimera is a Mendoza icon from Luján de Cuyo, blending old-vine Malbec and other varieties. Rich and age-worthy. Selected for our World 100 as one of Argentina's finest Malbecs and a symbol of Mendoza quality.

Dried grape wine; Corvina Rondinella 15%+ alcohol, Verona Veneto

Amarula Cream Liqueur is made from the marula fruit, beloved by elephants in South Africa. Sweet, creamy, and iconic since 1989. Selected for our World 100 as Africa's most famous liqueur and a taste of the bush.

Amrut Fusion Single Malt blends Indian and Scottish barley at high altitude in Bangalore. Put Indian whisky on the world map. Selected for our World 100 as the pioneer of Indian single malt.

Andong Soju is traditional Korean distilled soju from Andong, Gyeongbuk, at around 45% ABV. The original style before mass-produced diluted soju. Selected for our World 100 as the soul of Korean distilled spirit.

Arak Château Ksara is Lebanese triple-distilled arak from the Bekaa Valley. Grape and anise, often with mezze. Selected for our World 100 as the benchmark Levantine arak.

Clear Iranian spirit; anise base, illegal but culturally ubiquitous

Aged in rare amburana wood; unique vanilla-cinnamon profile, Brazil

Sugarcane juice rhum agricole; aging French Limousin oak, Haiti

Sugarcane and red rice ferment; Java island colonial spirit tradition

Ancestor of modern gin; malt wine base, Amsterdam 1820 recipe restored

Caraway-flavored aquavit; Iceland national spirit since 1935, Reykjavik

Carmenère is Chile's signature grape, saved from extinction and now thriving in the Maipo Valley. Concha y Toro Don Melchor and others show its depth. Selected for our World 100 as the grape that defines modern Chilean red wine and a comeback story.

Hand-crafted ceramic bottle; organic agave 2-month oak rest Mexico

First Israeli fine wine; Judean Hills Cabernet Sauvignon pioneer

Ecuadorian sugar cane spirit; Andean highlands artisan small batch

Guinness at St James's Gate in Dublin is the source of the world's most famous stout. Nitrogen pour, brewery tour, and history since 1759. Selected for our World 100 as the ultimate beer pilgrimage and a symbol of Irish identity.

South Africa signature grape; Simonsberg-Stellenbosch old vine vines

Traditional Newar fermented millet; Khokana village south Kathmandu

Finland most traditional spirit; barley from Koskenkorva farm since 1953

Philippine distilled coconut sap; Quezon Province artisanal label

Caraway-dill spirit crossing equator twice in sherry cask; Norway Norway

Aged in Oloroso sherry casks; crossed equator twice on ocean voyage

Quinine bark botanicals; sub-Saharan Africa artisan small batch gin

Thailand rum-whisky hybrid; sugarcane and rice 35% ABV Thai classic

Fermented ti root distillate; indigenous Hawaiian moonshine tradition

Ouzo 12 from Plomari on Lesvos is one of Greece's finest anise spirits. Ouzo and octopus by the sea. Selected for our World 100 as the taste of Greek summer and island life.

Rare Goan single malt; limited edition expression, India premium whisky

Paulaner Oktoberfest Märzen is the original Munich Märzen lager: amber, malty, and the taste of the Oktoberfest tent. Selected for our World 100 as the beer of the world's biggest beer festival.

Peruvian Pisco Sour is the national cocktail: pisco from the Ica Valley, lime, sugar, and key lime froth. Quebranta grape pisco is traditional. Try it in Lima and Ica. Selected for our World 100 as the defining South American cocktail and a symbol of Peruvian pride.

Pilsner Urquell is the world's first pale lager, born in Pilsen in 1842. Golden, crisp, and historic. Selected for our World 100 as the beer that created a style and a pilgrimage to the Czech Republic.

Premium Makgeolli is milky, slightly sparkling Korean rice wine. Artisanal producers in Gyeonggi and elsewhere revive old recipes. Selected for our World 100 as Korea's oldest drink and a growing craft movement.

Raki Yeni Raki is Turkey's national anise spirit: double-distilled grape spirit that turns milky with water. Meze and fish companion. Selected for our World 100 as the soul of Turkish drinking culture.

India biggest selling whisky; Pernod Ricard grain and Scotch blend India

Bolivia white Muscat grape spirit; Andean high altitude terroir

Purple glutinous rice fermented; Moc Chau highland specialty, Vietnam

Tej is ancient Ethiopian honey wine, flavoured with gesho (buckthorn). Sipped from traditional vessels in Addis Ababa tej bars. Selected for our World 100 as the drink of the Ethiopian highlands and a living tradition.

Al Capone favorite rye; Iowa small town prohibition-era recipe revival

Madagascar premium lager; Three Horses Brewery since 1958, Antananarivo

Kenya iconic beer; George Hurst killed by elephant 1923 lager label

Estonian rum-based liqueur; exotic spice blend, amber label since 1960

Sun-dried Assyrtiko dessert wine; volcanic pumice soil, Santorini

Weihenstephan Hefeweissbier is from the world's oldest brewery (1040 AD) in Freising, Bavaria. Banana and clove from yeast; cloudy and refreshing. Selected for our World 100 as the benchmark German wheat beer and a living piece of brewing history.

Wuliangye is a five-grain strong-aroma baijiu from Sichuan: sorghum, rice, corn, wheat, and glutinous rice. One of China's top spirits. Selected for our World 100 as the counterpart to Moutai and a Sichuan icon.

Bialowieza bison grass infused; green label Poland iconic spirit