The term brown goods is commonly used to describe spirits like whiskey, Scotch,
and brandy because of their rich, earth-tone colors. In general brown-goods sales
have gradually declined over the years, perhaps because their hearty flavors and
dark colors give the impression of a strong, high-proof drink. But they are no higher
in alcohol content than other spirits, and brown goods are mainstay of any bar
and the backbone of many traditional drinks. In addition, the single-malt scotches
and BMSWs