suggested spirits? besides whisky/whiskey

Gin is my choice for mixed drinks. I like the citrus flavour that comes through, it complements tonic or orange juice quite nicely when you mix gin with them.

A cold glass of white wine is pretty good in the summer.

Is there a collective name for all other beers but the mainstream lagers?
I like to try the occasional bottle of beer with some actual flavour in it, but those mainstream lagers I drink almost solely with food.