Wine lists of staggering depth and breadth are a given among Wine Spectator Grand Award winners, as are signature cuisines, luxurious dining rooms and attentive service. And in recent years, our judges have noticed the emergence of another alluring feature: These days, more and more of these restaurants have serious spirits programs, often with both thoughtful, inventive cocktails and superrare pours served neat. Get to know these five top spirits programs from some of the country’s best restaurants!
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