Find Your Inner Bartender With These Home Bar Essentials

4. Light Rum This spirit is a must-have for making a refreshing mojito or daiquiri in the summer and the classic rum and coke all year round. You can't go wrong with Bacardi Superior. 5. Dark Rum Everyone loves a Dark and Stormy. The best and most versatile picks are Gosling's Black Seal and Kraken, both with an average price of $20. 6. Bourbon Generally considered the sweetest and most approachable whiskey, no bar is complete without a bottle of Bourbon. Brands to try are Buffalo Trace and Berkshire. Although Knob Creek is more expensive, its distinct flavor and eye-catching bottle makes it a great pick for Bourbon enthusiasts. 7. Rye Whiskey While bourbon is easier to drink neat, rye whiskey can be enjoyed in a variety of cocktails. Even if you shy away from this spirit, chances are some of your guests won't. Keep an eye out for the relatively cheap Old Overholt or the pricier Templeton. [Photo @will_the_whiskey_man]