Get the Party Started With These 6 Fascinating Wines and Spirits

OK, this one may be a once in a lifetime, but people were throwing themselves on the table to fill their glasses with a splash of Armand de Brignac Brut Gold ($300). The price reflects the craftsmanship of the wine. The highest-quality grapes are used. Every step of the winemaking is done by hand — from the riddling to the filling to the labeling of the bottles. It’s the crème de la crème of Champagne and one worthy of tasting for a momentous occasion.