User blog comment:Asnow89/Guided Tour: Fall Drink Trends/@comment-11333115-20131026173843/@comment-1416077-20131026182134

Because A) there is nothing new or trendy about base spirits and B) the main issue is hot drinks.

Speaking of which; did y'all know that vodka can be enjoyed warmed? Sake is not the only spirit that can be enjoyed hot!