Liquor is the star ingredient in many delicious cocktails. It can also be sipped neat during a sunny afternoon or a cold, quiet evening. Sometimes, lightly flavored liquors are just what you need. However, if you're ready to branch out and try something bold, you can find different flavors at your local liquor store. Here are four flavorful types of liquor that you can try the next time you want to spice up your normal cocktails:

1. Spiced Rum

Rum is made by fermenting sugarcane. Dark rums are made by fermenting molasses, a product created during the sugar refinement process. Dark rums are typically more flavorful than their light counterparts, offering drinkers a deep caramel flavor. If you love the taste of dark rum, you may also enjoy spiced rum. Spiced rum begins with a base of dark rum to which warm, flavorful spices like cinnamon are added. Spiced rum can add a new twist to your favorite rum cocktails.

2. Single Malt Scotch

Whiskey is a beloved liquor that can be used to create many different drinks. Many people are used to drinking American whiskeys, such as rye whiskey and bourbon. However, scotch is a type of whiskey that has a lot to offer whiskey enthusiasts. Scotch is best sipped neat or with a single ice cube to bring out its flavors. When you're in the market for scotch, you can't go wrong with a single malt. Single malt scotches are made from a single mash, allowing the flavors of the grain to come forth. Many people describe the taste of scotch as smokey or reminiscent of peat. 

3. Gin

Gin is another flavorful liquor that can be used to create classic cocktails, such as the martini. Gin is similar to vodka, but various herbs are added to it during the distillation process. Juniper is the most obvious note present in gin, but gin can also contain coriander, cardamom, orange peels, and other fragrant additives.

4. Moonshine

Moonshine may sound like something brewed in a bathtub, but it can actually be a delicious and sophisticated liquor. Moonshine is typically made from corn, like some types of whiskey, but unlike whiskey, moonshine is clear. It may contain more alcohol than other types of liquor. Moonshine is typically flavored with fresh fruit and other ingredients to give it a sweet, pleasant taste. You can drink moonshine on its own or add it to your favorite cocktail recipes in lieu of vodka.