In the beer world, there's nothing strange about certain offerings including vanilla beans, cacao nibs, habanero peppers, or any number of added "flavors." In fact, many of those brews are the most sought-after and beloved amongst beer geeks. (Look no further than The Bruery Chocolate Rain, Founders KBS, and Goose Island's Bourbon County variants.) That same thinking doesn't translate to the liquor world where no serious booze connoisseur would be caught dead drinking a "flavored" spirit. Maybe it's because for so long flavored liquors have been artificial abominations made strictly to appeal to young drinkers, women, and people who don't like the taste of alcohol. Notice the prevalence of "confectionary" spirits highlighted in this Wall Street Journal piece. But, as of late, serious distilleries are finally getting into the action and producing flavored spirits that are actually good. If you're a liquor lover, it's time to take note.

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