Louisiana’s hot and humid climate lends perfectly to growing sugarcane — rum’s main ingredient — allowing an up-and-coming distillery to predict the spirit’s successful future.

Break out the bar cart and bring in the spirits. Halloween has us celebrating with all things spirits, from industry trends and killer cocktails to brands to watch.

A variation on the classic Old Fashioned recipe, this version features cherry-infused whiskey with warming cinnamon and zesty lemon.

This whiskey smash recipe is elevated with a few twists, like cherry-infused whiskey, for a crisp, sweet and refreshing cocktail.