Need a real last-minute gift? It’s hard to go wrong with alcohol.
Whether you’re lifting someone’s spirits, throwing a late holiday party, or planning a holiday meal, the right beer, wine, or liquor can enhance the occasion. But finding the right bottle for the occasion is not easy.
Tastes vary and the choices can sometimes be overwhelming. To help, we’ve compiled this list of some can’t-miss options, although not all of them are particularly cheap.
For wine lovers
Orrin Swift Papillon – this Napa Valley is red It goes well with almost everything, although it’s quite fun on its own. You’ll pick up notes of blackberries, cedar, and spice, with enough tannins to give it some heft, but not enough to overwhelm the grapes. At 13 months old at French Oak, she’s a steal at $90.
Atwater Vineyards Dry Riesling – A A hidden gem of New York StateThis Riesling has hints of melon, green apple and citrus, with a kiss of oak. It costs only $27 a bottle and is the perfect accompaniment to spicy food or a hearty salad.
For lovers of spirits
Whistlepig The Badonkadonk is a 25 year old single malt whisky – Without a doubt one of the most uniquely named spirits you’ll find, this one Ridiculously old show From WhistlePig is a single malt, finished in Silver Oak Cabernet barrels from Alexander Valley. It’s not cheap by any means. Prices start from $2000. However, this is perhaps the smoothest, best-tasting single malt we’ve ever tasted – yes, including malt from Scotland.
Azul Tequila Day of the Dead 2024 Category: Music -You always know Blue Class Tequila With its distinctive decanter, but the annual Dia De Muertos offering stands out even more. Designed differently each year, 2024 has seen a tailored-for-the-soul focus on Mexican holiday music. The bottle is a work of art, but more importantly the tequila. Aged for 26 months in American whiskey casks and one Scotch whiskey cask, it is a smoky, subtle tequila perfect for sipping. Like the Whistlepig show, it’s a great gift. Prices start from $1,500.
For beer lovers
Bourbon County Brand Stout – Released on Black Friday, this collection of Bourbon barrel aged stout It is the OG of old beer. Each year there is a mix of traditional offerings (the basic dish filled with chocolate and oak elements) and new. Among the new varieties to look out for this year is BCS Rare, a double barrel-aged stout rye from King of Kentucky. And the Macaroon Stout is a surprisingly good offering, made with more than 15,000 pounds of toasted coconut flakes, cocoa nibs and ginger juice. Select beers are widely available, although some have limited distribution. Prices vary depending on the item you choose.
Firestone Walker’s 2025 Brewmaster Collection – Have a beer lover on your list who wants something a little rarer, Firestone Walker Brewing Company is just that Offering its own Brewmaster Collection For the fifth year. For $399, you’ll get 21 small-batch, barrel-aged beers over the course of a year, plus four ultra-rare offerings.
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