The Flex Spirit Bottles of 2026, According to 11 Bartenders

Trends in the spirits world move fast. One moment it’s all about cult Japanese whiskies or waiting in line to snag an ultra-rare, limited-release bourbon at the distillery. The next, people can’t get enough of hard-to-find, small-production mezcals or obscure regional liqueurs. It can make even the most dedicated drinker’s head spin. Since the buzziest bottles and spirits categories of any given moment change with the calendar, we called on 11 bartenders across the country to ask what they expect will take over menus and conversations this year. The article The Flex Spirit Bottles of 2026, According to 11 Bartenders appeared first on VinePair.