Gifts for the alcohol connoisseur
51. High West Campfire Whiskey
High West Campfire Whiskey is a blend of bourbon, rye and peated single-malt Scotch and is finished in Hungarian and French oak barrels, lending it a smooth, creamy finish with hints of honey, vanilla, soft mint and berries. (K&L Wine Merchants, $54)
52. Jeni’s whiskey ice cream
Speaking of whiskey, how ’bout some ice cream? Get it in your choice of Whiskey Eggnog or Whiskey & Pecans. (Jeni’s, $12)
53. Guinness 1759 beer
This special version of Guinness is named for the year Sir Arthur Guinness signed the lease for St. James’ Gate in Dublin, where the beer is manufactured to this day. It’s a special blend of the now infamous Guinness yeast, beer malt and peated whiskey malt. (ReserveBar, $35)
54. Grey Goose VX vodka
Blended with a hint of cognac, Grey Goose VX vodka is distinctive, with the quality and beautiful bottle you’ve come to expect from one of the world’s foremost vodka brands. (Budget Bottle, $95)
55. Bau Da Ngoc Ha Vietnam rice whiskey
This Vietnamese whiskey is made from boiled rice and comes in a beautiful black enamel pot. (JR Unique Foods, $9)
56. Pisco Portón
Shopping for a serious citrus lover? Pisco Portón is right up her alley. A Peruvian spirit, its flavor has been called edgy and complex. (D&M, $35)
57. Stoneware growler
This half-gallon growler allows home brewers to cart their libation creations from the tap to the table with ease. (UncommonGoods, $65)
58. Handmade oak barrel
Speaking of home brewing, these handmade oak barrels are perfect for people to age their own liquor, wine and beer. (Etsy, $50)
59. Himalayan salt tequila glasses
Serious enthusiasts like salt with their tequila, too. It’s just that all that licking seems uncouth. These Himalayan salt tequila glasses let them skip that step. (UncommonGoods, $30-$45)
60. Luxardo maraschino cherries
Connoisseurs don’t despise girly drinks, but when they come with one of those sickeningly sweet cherries… ew. Luxardo maraschino cherries from Italy are a whole different breed. (KegWorks, $17)
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