There is at least one if not ten lovers of all things cocktail and spirits. And yet, it can be hard to find something they'd actually want that they don't already have. Especially if you are not familiar with that world. Below are some things to choose from.
What a great all round people pleaser! This is unique and will fill a dark winter evening abode with warmth without intoxication! Burbon scented SOY candle, 11 oz. From ONYXExchange on Etsy. $25.
This is an absolutely delicious bottle to have around the house during the winter - and a wonderful gift to give - even to experienced palates.
Marie Duffau's Bas Armagnac. There are 3 in different price ranges. I go for Napoleon, pictured left, the least expensive as it tastes best to me, and I rarely drink, don to like whiskey, baileys, etc.. so it HAS to be that good. "Minimum of 6 years by law, Duffau Napoléon is aged a minimum of 10 years. Flavors of cocoa, orange rind, cake batter and vanilla. Soft tannins on the finish and a touch of rancio. 40% Alcohol." Read about it HERE. From France, Organic.
And wow - these are wood, carved with a laser into pretty patterns and really beautiful to give your bottle in - even if it's Pelligrino! And to give a few of these to your libation lover is a gift in itself - for them to display or give with their own future gifts. These are made to order and can be customized, so you just need to write a note to the maker at LaserPossibilityInc, an ETSY shop. These are on sale right now for $33.96.
These are fun lights that they can use year round or at parties on the patio... The Wine Bottles are $22 and the Cork Clusters are ON SALE for $16.99.
Rose is hard to find this time of year, but if your local store can order it, DO! Give and serve this holiday. Especially if you live where it's warm -THIS is something that I like to watch people swoon over when I introduce it to them - just as it was introduced to me. Online prices range from $14 to 19. If you get a case, like I do, it can be further discounted. Wine Enthusiast says; "This ancient estate, founded in the Middle Ages by the Knights Templar, has produced an exemplary rosé."
Fun little bar or dish towel -- and you'll be supporting a small business! Made of cotton, and gift wrapping is available before they ship to you or your recipient. Great thing to put into a gift basket as well. $12 From Kitchen Conversations on ETSY.
I guarantee they will NOT have this.... Bona fide Wine Soap. Apparently it smells divine and can be used for hair or shaving Made in the USA with glycerine, rosemary leaf extract, cranberry seed, and ... WINE. Comes in the nice box pictured. From SwagBrewery for $7.99.
Swagberry also has Whiskey soap, Beer soap, and Craft Beer candles - the latter comes in a beer bottle with a nice label (pictured below) and is $17.99.
This is ingenious! A wine stopper made from food grade stainless and silicone made by Le Mouton Noir & Co, this keeps the date and time the bottle was last opened by three changeable rings.
It ain't cheap at $59 but right now, save 20% off --and they will donate $5 per order to the California Fire Foundation. Use code KARMA
Another gadget for the person who has everything? Wine condoms. instead of the usual stopper, this rolls over the top, shrinks to fit and creates an watertight barrier on the bottle. Better yet, you do not have to tilt or shove into your fridge as it creates no extra height like a cork does. Get it at Firebox for $16 for 6 individually wrapped foil toppers, that can be slipped into any pocket or purse.
Spills happen - and red wine lovers know it can do serious damage. There are a handful of products on the market - I own this but have not had occasion to try it yet. It's been featured in every major magazine so I think you can give it with confidence - alone as a stocking stuffer or with a great bottle!
Only $5.62 on Amazon, but call around to your local wine and kitchen stores, even Bed Bath and Beyond to see if you can find it locally - to help keep your brick and mortar stores in business.
I know a bottle top saver - and one may be on your list. Here is something I don't think you'll find anywhere else - a cork and bottle top saver and display. Made by CreativeByClair, this is on sale at the moment for $37.46, which includes personalization - with 1 line up to 15 characters and 4-digit year where (or if) design requires one. There are several designs in photos to give you ideas, and the details of personalization on the link. Great for a man cave. CLICK IT!
This Oak Bottle Micro infuser claims to create a vintage or aged taste to any wine, beer or brandy by pouring it in and letting it sit for 2 hours. This strikes me as just the kind of thing someone who is really into it would like to at least try - and might not buy for themselves. $59 from various sellers through AMAZON.
If they love summer or the ocean this just might be the thing! Passion Blue Chardonnay. You may want to Google reviews but it just might be something a wine lover might at least want to try. They say it has a "fragrant peach scent and gets its vibrant blue hue from anthocyanin, a natural color pigment found in the skin of the grape." For $25 from FIREBOX.
Wine Pouch that holds 4 bottles and can easily pass as a kind of man bag or purse on sale now for $26 (normally $49). Comes with 2 wine baggies, so you may need to look into how those can be reordered, and tuck a little note about that in with your gift if you are giving this. See on Amazon.
Colored Margarita Salt - you know that one person who would welcome this. Get the whole set ($40 for 8 tins), or individual colors ($6.50 ea) of all natural sea salt and veggie coloring in food grade tins: From DellCoveSpices on Etsy!
What a great all round people pleaser! This is unique and will fill a dark winter evening abode with warmth without intoxication! Burbon scented SOY candle, 11 oz. From ONYXExchange on Etsy. $25.
This is an absolutely delicious bottle to have around the house during the winter - and a wonderful gift to give - even to experienced palates.
Marie Duffau's Bas Armagnac. There are 3 in different price ranges. I go for Napoleon, pictured left, the least expensive as it tastes best to me, and I rarely drink, don to like whiskey, baileys, etc.. so it HAS to be that good. "Minimum of 6 years by law, Duffau Napoléon is aged a minimum of 10 years. Flavors of cocoa, orange rind, cake batter and vanilla. Soft tannins on the finish and a touch of rancio. 40% Alcohol." Read about it HERE. From France, Organic.
And wow - these are wood, carved with a laser into pretty patterns and really beautiful to give your bottle in - even if it's Pelligrino! And to give a few of these to your libation lover is a gift in itself - for them to display or give with their own future gifts. These are made to order and can be customized, so you just need to write a note to the maker at LaserPossibilityInc, an ETSY shop. These are on sale right now for $33.96.
These are fun lights that they can use year round or at parties on the patio... The Wine Bottles are $22 and the Cork Clusters are ON SALE for $16.99.
Rose is hard to find this time of year, but if your local store can order it, DO! Give and serve this holiday. Especially if you live where it's warm -THIS is something that I like to watch people swoon over when I introduce it to them - just as it was introduced to me. Online prices range from $14 to 19. If you get a case, like I do, it can be further discounted. Wine Enthusiast says; "This ancient estate, founded in the Middle Ages by the Knights Templar, has produced an exemplary rosé."
Fun little bar or dish towel -- and you'll be supporting a small business! Made of cotton, and gift wrapping is available before they ship to you or your recipient. Great thing to put into a gift basket as well. $12 From Kitchen Conversations on ETSY.
I guarantee they will NOT have this.... Bona fide Wine Soap. Apparently it smells divine and can be used for hair or shaving Made in the USA with glycerine, rosemary leaf extract, cranberry seed, and ... WINE. Comes in the nice box pictured. From SwagBrewery for $7.99.
Swagberry also has Whiskey soap, Beer soap, and Craft Beer candles - the latter comes in a beer bottle with a nice label (pictured below) and is $17.99.
This is ingenious! A wine stopper made from food grade stainless and silicone made by Le Mouton Noir & Co, this keeps the date and time the bottle was last opened by three changeable rings.
It ain't cheap at $59 but right now, save 20% off --and they will donate $5 per order to the California Fire Foundation. Use code KARMA
Another gadget for the person who has everything? Wine condoms. instead of the usual stopper, this rolls over the top, shrinks to fit and creates an watertight barrier on the bottle. Better yet, you do not have to tilt or shove into your fridge as it creates no extra height like a cork does. Get it at Firebox for $16 for 6 individually wrapped foil toppers, that can be slipped into any pocket or purse.
Spills happen - and red wine lovers know it can do serious damage. There are a handful of products on the market - I own this but have not had occasion to try it yet. It's been featured in every major magazine so I think you can give it with confidence - alone as a stocking stuffer or with a great bottle!
Only $5.62 on Amazon, but call around to your local wine and kitchen stores, even Bed Bath and Beyond to see if you can find it locally - to help keep your brick and mortar stores in business.
I know a bottle top saver - and one may be on your list. Here is something I don't think you'll find anywhere else - a cork and bottle top saver and display. Made by CreativeByClair, this is on sale at the moment for $37.46, which includes personalization - with 1 line up to 15 characters and 4-digit year where (or if) design requires one. There are several designs in photos to give you ideas, and the details of personalization on the link. Great for a man cave. CLICK IT!
This Oak Bottle Micro infuser claims to create a vintage or aged taste to any wine, beer or brandy by pouring it in and letting it sit for 2 hours. This strikes me as just the kind of thing someone who is really into it would like to at least try - and might not buy for themselves. $59 from various sellers through AMAZON.
If they love summer or the ocean this just might be the thing! Passion Blue Chardonnay. You may want to Google reviews but it just might be something a wine lover might at least want to try. They say it has a "fragrant peach scent and gets its vibrant blue hue from anthocyanin, a natural color pigment found in the skin of the grape." For $25 from FIREBOX.
Wine Pouch that holds 4 bottles and can easily pass as a kind of man bag or purse on sale now for $26 (normally $49). Comes with 2 wine baggies, so you may need to look into how those can be reordered, and tuck a little note about that in with your gift if you are giving this. See on Amazon.
Colored Margarita Salt - you know that one person who would welcome this. Get the whole set ($40 for 8 tins), or individual colors ($6.50 ea) of all natural sea salt and veggie coloring in food grade tins: From DellCoveSpices on Etsy!
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