Fred Minnick shares holiday drink picks on TODAY Show

ICYMI: world renowned spirits critic and best-selling author Fred Minnick made an appearance on the Third Hour of TODAY to share his expertise on the best drinks and spirits to gift family, friends or even yourself this holiday season.

Watch the full segment, here: today.com/video/festive-holiday-drinks-to-keep-your-spirits-bright-128197189559 

Minnick recommends adding these spirits to your holiday shopping list this year:

Prosecco: Earl Stevens Propesecco DOC

Sweet sipper: Rivulet Artisan Pecan Liqueur

Scotch: Glenmorangie Quinta Ruban Port Cask 14 Years OId

Bourbon: Four Roses Small Batch Select

White wine: Sonoma-Cutrer Chardonnay

Tequila: Fortaleza Reposado

Beer: Pilsner Urquel

Rum: Appleton Signature Blend

Red wine: Murrieta’s Well Cabernet Sauvignon

This marks Minnick’s second appearance on the show. Last month, he sat down with Craig Melvin to share a deeply personal story of how PTSD trauma therapy led him to a career in bourbon. Watch that interview, here: today.com/video/how-therapy-helped-a-war-veteran-launch-a-bourbon-empire-125271621815

This evening Minnick will host a rare bourbon tasting event at The Cutting Room in New York City (more details HERE), and tomorrow (12.9), he’ll be live in-studio with SiriusXM for an interview on Feedback. Tune-in at 9:20 AM ET on Ch. 106 (Volume) or listen live online at siriusxm.com/channels/volume.