Spirits of the Holidays

Video: Gary Vaynerchuk On BourbonGary Vaynerchuk On Irish WhiskeyGary Vaynerchuk on Single Malt ScotchA Master Class On Single Malt with Master Distiller, Willie Tait, from Isle of Jura There's no better way to feel the warm glow of the holiday season than with a good Bourbon, Irish Whiskey or Single Malt. CNBC.com asked Gary Vaynerchuk of Wine Library TV to give us four of his favorites in each category. Here's what he told us.

Photo: OctopusHat Blanton’s Single Barrel Bourbon, $45(Gary Vaynerchuk's Favorite)Region: Franklin County, Ky.Gary's Notes: Smooth as butter, with a long, engaging finish. A tad more oak than the Woodford, but not as much heat comes through.Video: Gary Vaynerchuk On Bourbon

Photo: Ron Dollete Evan Williams Bourbon Single Barrel, $30Region: Bardstown, Nelson County, Ky.Gary's Notes: Tastes primarily of oak and caramel, the Oak Monster of bourbons. If you like an Oaky California Chardonnay, this is the Bourbon to try.Video: Gary Vaynerchuk On Bourbon

Photo: iamhenry Knob Creek Bourbon, $25Region: Clermont, Bullitt County, Ky.Gary's Notes: Knob Creek has a little smokiness; this could be a good crossover for the Single Malt Scotch drinker looking to explore Bourbon.Video: Gary Vaynerchuk On Bourbon

Photo: vistavision Woodford Reserve Bourbon, $30Region: Versailles, Woodford County, Ky.Gary's Notes: A very well balanced Bourbon. Smooth and complex--classic slightly sweet Bourbon profile without too much oak.Video: Gary Vaynerchuk On Bourbon

Photo: JackSim Gary Vaynerchuk's Favorite: John Power Irish Whiskey, $25Region: Dublin, County Dublin, IrelandGary's Notes: This entry-level option brings the classic Irish whiskey flavor profile.Video: Gary Vaynerchuk On Irish Whiskey

Connemara Irish Single Malt, $80Region: Cooley, County Louth, IrelandGary's Notes: Connemara brings a little more heat to the table. The Scotch drinker's Irish.Video: Gary Vaynerchuk On Irish Whiskey

Photo: mobloggingbeni Knappogue 1995 Irish Single Malt, $50Region: Quin, County Clare, IrelandGary's Notes: Irish whiskey in general is known to be more mellow than its Scottish counterpart and this one achieves “mellow-hood.”Video: Gary Vaynerchuk On Irish Whiskey

Photo: Caro Scuro Redbreast Irish Whiskey 12 Year, $65Region: Midleton, County Cork, IrelandGary's Notes: Lovely round mouth-feel, though not quite as complex as the Knappogue.Video: Gary Vaynerchuk On Irish Whiskey

Photo: Steve Adams Gary Vaynerchuk's Favorite: Laphroaig Malt 15 Year, $60Region: Islay (Scotland’s western and northern coasts, including Islay, Orkneys Mull, Skye; heavy and smokey)Gary's Notes: Peaty but picks up some smokiness as well. Very complex with a long finish. Really stays with you.Video: Gary Vaynerchuk on Single Malt ScotchA Master Class On Single Malt with Master Distiller, Willie Tait, from Isle of Jura

Glencadam 15 Year, $65Region: Highland (higher elevation areas of northern and central Scotland; more complex, regal)Gary's Notes: Really picks up the peat. If you like peat, you will want to try this because it is really peaty.Video:Gary Vaynerchuk on Single Malt ScotchA Master Class On Single Malt with Master Distiller, Willie Tait, from Isle of Jura

Photo: mpozzobon Glenkinchie Distillers Edition, $70Region: Lowland (low areas in southern Scotland; light and dry)Gary's Notes: This is very different — a lighter style of Scotch. A little caramel. If you've been drinking American whiskeys and want to try a Single Malt, this could be a good crossover play.Video:Gary Vaynerchuk on Single Malt ScotchA Master Class On Single Malt with Master Distiller, Willie Tait, from Isle of Jura

Photo: Tomintoul Distillery>> Replay Slideshow Tomintoul 16 Year Speyside, $70Region: SpeysideGary's Notes: I like the way this strikes my tongue; there’s almost a little saline component on the back end. Well balanced.Video: Gary Vaynerchuk on Single Malt ScotchA Master Class On Single Malt with Master Distiller, Willie Tait, from Isle of Jura