To say that 2020 has been a trying year would be the world's biggest understatement. It's important to remember, however, that there's still much to be grateful for this holiday season.

While we may not be able to celebrate with friends and family as we normally would, we can still let them know we're thinking of them and look forward to raising a glass together soon.

The best way to do that? With a bottle of premium liquor, of course. Thus we introduce The Spirit of Gifting, a two-part holiday series in which we pair our favorite bottles with the various types of imbibers we all know and love, from ritzy martini drinkers to sun-baked rum cocktail fans to jet-settin’ negroni aficionados. Plus: a few other bits and bobs that make for quality cocktail accompaniments and a nice reminder of the good times to come.

You can check out Vol. I of our guide below; the next will arrive later this week.

Cheers to a happy holiday season.