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Coolest Whiskey Gift Set
Uncle Nearest 1856 Premium Aged Whiskey & 1884 Small Batch Whiskey
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The Uncle Nearest distillery, founded to honor the memory of the formerly enslaved man who taught Jack Daniels how to make Tennessee whiskey, sells two killer bottles. Neither will last long on their bar cart.
Best Gift Set for Tequila Drinkers
The Bar Smoky Mezcal Margarita Cocktail Kit
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If the gift recipient is your regular taco Tuesday host, purchase this Smoky Mezcal Margarita Cocktail kit to make their next event one of a kind. This fruity combination of pineapple and lime pairs well with Casamigos Mezcal.
Best Cocktail Kit
Monkey 47 x Cocktail Courier Distiller’s Cut 13 Wunderbar Kit
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An Esquire Spirit Award winning bottle of Gin with all the fixin’s to make the perfect complimentary cocktail. Herbaceous with a sweetness that’s addictive but never overpowering, it’s our favorite gin cocktail of the holidays.
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The Perfect Do-It-All Tequila
Dulce Vida Organic Reposado
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An at-home mixologist is beyond margaritas… Or they’re at least making their own, which puts a bigger focus on the tequila. So, you should get them something that’s unfussy for a cocktail but good enough to sip. For that, we love Dulce Vida’s organic, additive-free reposado.
Best Pre-Made Holiday Cocktail
Cutwater White Russian
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Sure, they might enjoy being the holiday party mixologist, but they really shouldn’t. Get some delightful pre-made White Russians from Cutwater.
Best Mezcal to Gift
Mezcal Amaras Espadin
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The real cocktail heads are beyond tequila. They want Mezcal, and this Espadin from Mezcal Amaras is one of our all time favorites.
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Best Alcohol Gift They’ll Keep Forever
English Pewter Company 6oz Pewter Hip Flask
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Any drinks person will know that a pewter flask—especially one made from the pewter capital that is Sheffield, England—is a classic gift. The leather pouch gives it a refined look. And, although Amazon doesn’t support engraving, any jeweler near you will be able to do basic engraving. We recommend their initials and the year you gift it to them.
Best Shaker to Gift
Ralph Lauren Home Garrett Cocktail Shaker
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If you want a gift that’s not just alcohol, barware is a great idea. This Ralph Lauren shaker is the best looking you’ll find anywhere.
Best Coupe Glass to Gift
CB2 Eve Coupe Cocktail Glass
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You can get more than just mid-century inspired furniture at CB2. They also make some lovely glassware, of which this coupe glass is one of our favorites.
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Best Rocks Glasses to Gift
Clayton & Crume Rocks Glasses – Set of Two
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You’ll be hard pressed to find a pair of rocks glasses that are better than this leather wrapped set from Clayton & Crume.
Best Bar Tools to Gift
Mark & Graham Madison Acacia Wood Tabletop Bar Set
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A set of bar tools that doubles as decor on the bar cart.
Easiest Bottle to Gift
Glenglassaugh 12 Year Old
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An Esquire Spirit Awards winner, this isn’t just a great bottle of Scotch. It’s a great bottle of Scotch that’s not exorbitantly difficult to find.
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For the Rum Drinker
Rhum J.M. VSOP Rum
![Rhum J.M. VSOP Rum Rhum J.M. VSOP Rum](https://hips.hearstapps.com/vader-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/1701810079-rhum-jm-656f8f9101fb9.png?crop=1xw:1xh;center,top&resize=980:*)
Most Fun Champagne Set
Veuve Clicquot x SMEG Yellow Fridge Gift Set
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A fun take on that classic Veuve Clicquot box, SMEG turned it into a fridge-shaped wine cooler.
Best Champagne to Gift
Beau Joie Brut
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A non-vintage Champagne that’s incredible on its own, but unfussy enough for mixes and cocktails. The pretty packaging is a secondary plus.
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A New Amaro to Try
Amante 1530 Apertivo Amaro
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They’re well acquainted with Aperol and Campari, so introduce them to a brand new amaro: Amante 1530. It’s not as in-your-face as other amaros, so it’s perfect for light summery cocktails.
Best Ready to Drink Gift
Via Carota Craft Cocktails Gift Sets
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Another Esquire Spirit Awards winner, the Via Carota team has, with its first launch, mastered the ready to drink cocktail. These are way higher quality than other ready to drink options, and the gift sets make holiday buying insanely easy.
Best Special Occassion Bourbon
Angel’s Envy Cask Strength Bourbon 2023
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A wonderful expression from the brilliant minds at Angel’s Envy. It’s a Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Finished in Port Wine Barrels at 118.2-proof. The flavor is sweet and perfect for sipping.
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Best Alcohol Merch Gift
Dos Hombres It’s Mezcal Keychain
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Best Decanter for Men
Whiskey Peaks Half Dome Decanter
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A decanter that features a topographic of America’s most famous rock face, great for any guy’s bar.
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