Bar cart trophies may feel more understated than they did in the Mad Men era, but liquor brands still produce them—some genuinely beautiful, others leaning into shock and spectacle. I trace my early fascination with collectible bottles back to my grandfather Jerry, whose basement bar doubled as a man cave museum, filled with arrowheads, taxidermy, and a fully stocked oak bar lined with whiskey decanters shaped like animals, cars, and ornate figures I had never seen before.

Debuting with Three Collectible Animal-Inspired Ceramic Decanters — Pelican, Flamingo, and Rainbow Trout.

Corte Vetusto , the world's most highly awarded mezcal brand, is proud to announce its U.S. national expansion through a strategic national distribution partnership with AIKO Brands , a recognized leader in scaling premium and luxury brands across North America. Since its acquisition by AETHER Brand Group , Corte Vetusto has accelerated its global momentum — expanding into new international markets, securing partnerships with prestigious institutions such as the Supercar Owners Circle and ...