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Sure, for the first few days (hell, even the first few weeks), being quarantined in our homes wasn’t so awful. We found a nice spot to work, made a little focaccia, and finally slowed the hell down. Our shelves were brimming with salty snacks and toilet paper. We could randomly have sex and take naps whenever we felt like it (though we woke up dreading missed Slack pings).

But it’s been awhile. The snacks and TP are both running low. Our shelter in place partners are too annoyed with our breakfast dishes to stay horny. And the economic fears that marked the beginning of the shutdown have only been amplified. At least there’s still some booze left, right? Something hiding in the back of the liquor cabinet?

With the quarantine rolling on, we asked some of our favorite bartenders to shout out the unexpected spirits they like to drink straight. Maybe you’ll get lucky and already have one of these on hand.

Mr Black Coffee Liqueur

Martin Hudak, bartender at Maybe Sammy in Sydney, Australia

Mr Black Coffee Liqueur. It’s robust in flavor and aroma and has more real coffee content than any other liqueur on the market, which is why it’s great to enjoy on its own. Also, the sugar level is low so you can play around and experiment with it in your cocktail without the guilt.

Plymouth Gin

Mary Cooksey, bar manager at Oak Bar in Nashville

Plymouth gin is the gin you need to be drinking straight. It’s incredibly fresh and aromatic, while only slightly bitter. Its botanicals have a floral quality, as well as big notes of lemon peel, coriander, and, of course, juniper berries. I love how this gin is bright and crisp, with layers of complexity. It’s difficult to not appreciate it straight, honestly.

Illegal Mezcal

Cody Dillon, general manager at Florblanca in Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica

I’m enjoying Illegal Reposado Mezcal these days because it has just enough of the smoky flavor I love about mezcal without being too harsh. I drink it on the rocks with sea salt and lime.

Novo Fogo Cachaca

Cody Goldstein, founder at Muddling Memories in New York City

Lately, I have really been on a rum/cachaca kick because of its slight sweetness and smooth drinkability. Especially Novo Fogo Cachaca’s “Chameleon” — which has been aged for one year and offers a pure taste of the Brazilian specialty with tasty hints of vanilla, hazelnut and some citrus fruits.

I highly recommend putting the bottle in the freezer and drinking the product chilled.

Fernet-Branca

Josh Saphier, bartender at Eighteen36 in Houston

I’m a die-hard bartender when it comes to this, give me a shot of Fernet-Branca (the bartender’s handshake). Super herbaceous and actually makes you feel a little better after a long shift and scarfing down a meal standing up in three minutes.

Coquerel Calvados

Josh Streetman, bartender at Motor Supply Co. in Columbia, South Carolina

Besides your go to neat whiskeys or bourbons, I like to try things a little off the beaten path. After dinner, calvados is a great idea. Try Coquerel. The XO is awesome and there’s one finished in a bourbon barrel that’s nice too. Cognac is a great choice as well. I like Remy Martin XO for the smooth complexity, but I’ll go for some Louie Tres if you’re buying. Be prepared: it’s more oaky though.

L’Or de Jean Martell Cognac

Natalie Migliarini, the mixologist behind Beautiful Booze on Instagram

I have to go with Cognac. L’Or de Jean Martell. This is the ultimate cognac that is a blend of 400 different rare eaux de vies with notes of citrus and gingerbread.

Del Maguey Mezcal

Bryan Long, assistant director of food and beverages at Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa in Palm Beach, Florida

The best spirit to drink straight has to be Mezcal. Mezcal has the smokiness of a scotch, sweetness of a tequila and notes of spice from a bourbon. Del Maguey has a great variety to keep everyone interested.

Coyote Sotol Durango

Mazzarie Parker, bar manager of Maypop Restaurant in New Orleans

I was recently introduced to sotol, which is a Mexican spirit made from the desert spoon plant. The flavors of this spirit are comparable to tequila and mezcal. Coyote Sotol Durango, produced by Alejandro Solís, is a great spirit for sipping. It’s kind of nutty on the nose and has a palate of herbs and slight smoke with a smooth finish. It’s exciting to see new and unique spirits emerging on our shelves that we get to try for the first time. If you’re like me, in quarantine trying new hobbies that you’ve never gotten around to, why not try a new spirit to sip like this one (if it’s familiar to you already, you’ve got me beat) while you learn to crochet?

Tobaxiche Mezcal

Jake Larowe, bar manager at Birds and Bees in Los Angeles

Mezcal. It’s hard to pick a single brand since there are so many wonderful mezcals available in a variety of flavor profiles. I would recommend trying Tobaxiche or Tobala mezcals — which can have less heavy smoke flavor and more light fruity esters.

Dalmore King Alexander III

Piero Procida, bartender at The London West Hollywood in Los Angeles

Dalmore’s King Alexander III Scotch whisky, hands down. If I am going to drink something straight there better be some sophistication there and not just a mouthful of alcohol. Unlike many Scotches, especially young ones where you need to at least add water to make it drinkable, this is so smooth you would almost be doing it a disservice if you added water. It’s going to be a slightly expensive bottle, but the value you are going to get is unsurpassed and is certainly my personal favorite. The King Alex has had the opportunity to age in a variety of casks and is the only single malt in the world utilizing six different types of wood in maturation. Its common practice to use maybe three, but not six. During these processes I feel it’s had enough exposure to moisture and different casks that it has toned down the bite. Instead, you just get a whole lot of flavor.

Xoriguer Gin de Mahón

Alan Walter, spirit handler at Bar Loa in New Orleans

Xoriguer Gin de Mahón. This gin is eau-de-vie based and rested in oak barrels for a superior sipping experience. It definitely can’t be beat… if you can get your hands on a bottle.

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During the premiere of ESPN’s The Last Dance, plenty of attention was paid to the work of former Chicago Bulls general manager Jerry Krause. Some of that attention centered on the seemingly odd situation that arrived prior to the 1997-98 season, with Krause’s notable candor about the fact that head coach Phil Jackson would not be returning and, with that in mind, the Bulls would be heading to a breakup following an historic run.

Through that lens, Golden State Warriors standout Draymond Green appeared on WRTS: After Party, alongside Maverick Carter and Paul Rivera, and he couldn’t help but to draw a parallel to what transpired in Oakland during Kevin Durant’s last season with the Warriors.

The full video can be seen here but, as often is the case, Green was quite candid about the situation that transpired when Durant was facing a well-chronicled free agency decision.

“Steve (Kerr) would kind of hit on it of ‘let’s just enjoy this year for what it is because we don’t know what next year holds,’” Green said. “But it didn’t necessarily carry the same weight because what should have happened was Kevin coming out and saying ’this is it, let’s do this’ or ‘this isn’t it.’ But you can’t just leave the elephant in the room.”

“What happened was the question came to us every day,” Green continued. “Every time we spoke to the media, Klay (Thompson) and myself was asked about our contract and it was strictly due to Kevin.”

From there, Green went on to note that both he and Thompson publicly stated that they wanted to stay with Golden State, while Durant didn’t commit and, of course, eventually left for the Brooklyn Nets. Green then brought things back around in saying, in Durant’s direction, that “it does matter because you’re not the only person that has to answer that question.”

More colorful language followed, but Green then made the direct comparison to Chicago.

“I’m stuck answering that question all the time,” Green said. “Due to that, there was always an elephant in the room amongst us. As opposed to with them, they didn’t have that elephant.”

The vast majority of buzz surrounding the work of Krause and the admittedly bizarre situation with the Bulls has been negative and, honestly, it is easy to see why given that it was a historic run that could have continued. Still, Green is taking a bit of a different tact when assessing the situation and, in his view, it seemingly would have been better for all parties involved if Durant simply announced that it would be his last hurrah in Oakland, rather than keeping quiet and putting the spotlight on others to answer.

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ESPN’s The Last Dance documentary about the 1997-98 Chicago Bulls is already a smash hit, premiering as the most-watched documentary ever to air on the network. With eight more hours of content to come, the much-anticipated documentary will undoubtedly produce a bevy of head-turning moments, but viewers are already paying close attention to what transpires on the screen.

In fact, there was a revelation about what Michael Jordan was drinking while being interviewed for the film and, well, he has a pretty good reason to be showcasing that particular beverage.

As ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne notes, Jordan is a co-owner of Cincoro Tequila, with the company describing itself as an “award-winning family of small batch tequilas that are ultra-smooth, naturally rich and delicious.” There was a bit of a debate as to what Jordan was actually drinking during the premiere broadcast itself but, while it wasn’t expressly clear in the moment, the revelation shouldn’t be all that surprising.

It is worth noting that The Last Dance never would have made the air if not for Jordan’s consent, as evidenced by the fact that the footage sat dormant for two decades. With that in mind, Jordan having a tiny bit of marketing material in the mix makes some sense or, if you are less skeptical, he might just really enjoy the tequila that his company produces.

Here are your quick and dirty, editorial-free WWE Raw results for April 20, 2020. Tonight’s episode featured Drew McIntyre vs. Angel Garza and three men’s Money In The Bank qualifying matches. Make sure to come back here tomorrow for the full Best and Worst of Raw review.

WWE Raw results:

– Drew McIntyre gave a promo about the meaning of the WWE Championship and what it’s like to hold it. He said that he’d decided not to make Seth Rollins jump through any hoops, and will fight him for the Title at Money in the Bank. Andrade sneak-attacked McIntyre, but ate two consecutive Claymores for his trouble.

1. Aleister Black defeated Austin Theory in a Money in the Bank Qualifying Match. Black pinned Theory after hitting the Black Mass. After the match, he was interviewed about how he’ll win Money in the Bank match even though he doesn’t know much about corporate life, but each floor of WWE Headquarters will be hell for his opponents.

– Shayna Baszler is interviewed about breaking Sarah Logan’s arm last week. She doesn’t think she went too far.

2. Shayna Baszler defeated Indi Hartwell by referee stoppage after Shayna stomped Indi’s arm. Afterward Shayna continued beating up Hartwell, ultimately putting her arm through a ladder and then kicking it.

3. Cedric Alexander and Ricochet defeated Brendan Vink and Shane Thorne. Alexander pinned Thorne after a Lumbar Check.

– Asuka and Kairi Sane had a backstage interview about Sane’s rematch with Nia Jax. Asuka said that tonight, nobody would be ready for Kairi.

– In the gym, Bobby Lashley said he was going to demonstrate how easily he can flip a tractor tire. Lana said that if you’re jealous now, just wait until you see him in action.

4. Nia Jax defeated Kairi Sane. Nia hit the Annihilator for the pin.

– Seth Rollins cut a promo about how he and Drew McIntyre have a lot in common, but Seth’s a proven leader, which Drew is not. He accepted the WWE Championship match for Money in the Bank, because the WWE Universe needs a leader.

– There was a short video clip of the Viking Riders driving in an SUV together.

– MVP cut a promo, putting Apollo Crews over as a gifted athlete, but saying he’ll bet Crews because of his experience.

5. Apollo Crews defeated MVP in a Money in the Bank Qualifying Match. Crews hit the Blue Thunder Driver to pin MVP.

– In a backstage interview, Ruby Riott said she was the one who did all the work in the Riott Squad.

6. Liv Morgan defeated Ruby Riott. Liv pinned Ruby after hitting a Flatliner.

– Back in the gym, Bobby Lashley was all warmed up to flip the tire. Lana called him hot, and then Lashley flipped the tire. Then he revealed an even bigger tire, and said that nobody but him could flip that one.

7. Rey Mysterio defeated Murphy in a Money in the Bank Qualifying Match. Mysterio pinned Murphy after a falling splash.

– Zelina Vega and Angel Garza had a backstage interview where Vega was upset about Drew McIntyre attacking Almas again when he was already hurt, and added that it would be a shame if Drew didn’t make it to Money in the Bank.

8. Charlotte Flair defeated Kayden Carter. Carter tapped out to the Figure 8.

– In the gym, Bobby Lashley finally flipped the bigger tire, which took him several tries. Lana ran in and fawned over him.

9. Andrade defeated Akira Tozawa. Andrade hit the hammerlock DDT off the top turnbuckle to pin Tozawa.

– The Street Profits entered and danced with Byron Saxton. After the commercial, Montez Ford introduced Bianca Belair and he and Dawkins joined commentary for Bianca’s match, but all they did was cheer for her.

10. Bianca Belair defeated Santana Garrett. Belair pinned her after a K.O.D.

11. Drew McIntyre defeated Angel Garza. After taking out Austin Theory and Andrade at ringside, Drew hit the Claymore to pin Garza. After the match he hit Garza with a second Claymore to make a point to Zelina Vega. Austin Theory got in the ring, and Drew Claymored him too.