One challenge with using alternative spirits can be cost. Both cognac and aged tequila may cost more than a mid-priced bourbon. If you're deciding between añejo and extra-añejo tequila ...

There are other options, including specialty bourbon stores that sell bottles sometimes purchased from people who’ve waited in those distillery lines, but the prices are generally much higher.

There are other options, including specialty bourbon stores that sell bottles sometimes purchased from people who’ve waited in those distillery lines, but the prices are generally much higher.