Holiday Gift Guide 2013: A Little Something for Everyone In Your Life
Just giving someone a bottle of wine that you picked up at your local liquor store is a real cop-out. Do better. Be an adult. Get them something special to celebrate their booze-soaked ways.
West Elm Metallic Print Glassware Set: $34
The best barware is always at least a little retro, and this West Elm set strikes the perfect balance, vibing Mad Men-reminiscent without veering into over-the-top-kitsch. Just right for an old fashioned, or a generous pour of your favorite dark liquor.
The best barware is always at least a little retro, and this West Elm set strikes the perfect balance, vibing Mad Men-reminiscent without veering into over-the-top-kitsch. Just right for an old fashioned, or a generous pour of your favorite dark liquor.
A sleek, inexpensive way to let your nearest and dearest know you want their wine-drinking experience to be nothing short of optimal, and you’ll do whatever you can to make sure a bottle of red never gets spilled on the couch again.
Growler or Six Pack at The Sampler: prices vary
Admittedly, this is a bit of a selfish choice. But if a trip to browse Bushwick’s best, most extensive collection of rare and local brews also means you do a fair share of sipping
and snacking while you’re there, who would ever begrudge you? Be sure to utilize the ever-knowledgeable staff in the selection process.
Admittedly, this is a bit of a selfish choice. But if a trip to browse Bushwick’s best, most extensive collection of rare and local brews also means you do a fair share of sipping
and snacking while you’re there, who would ever begrudge you? Be sure to utilize the ever-knowledgeable staff in the selection process.
Most people wouldn’t necessarily think to buy a bag specifically for their wine, but don’t we all need one?
Widow Jane Straight Bourbon Whiskey: $57.99
There’s no gift more timeless than a well-chosen bottle of the hard stuff, and this Red Hook brand is some of the best bourbon being made in Brooklyn right now. Or being made anywhere. It is very, very good.
There’s no gift more timeless than a well-chosen bottle of the hard stuff, and this Red Hook brand is some of the best bourbon being made in Brooklyn right now. Or being made anywhere. It is very, very good.
Moonshining: $24.95
Quite simply, everything a booze book should be: part history, part how-to-guide, part good-looking bar or coffee table accessory.
Sweet WinO-nion Jam: $9.00
Any true home bartender also understands the crucial role of delicious, appropriate bar snacks. This jam is made with three different types of wines, and will instantly elevate any cheese plate (or late night sandwich).
Any true home bartender also understands the crucial role of delicious, appropriate bar snacks. This jam is made with three different types of wines, and will instantly elevate any cheese plate (or late night sandwich).
Whiskey Rocks: $35
For the drinker who’d never dream of diluting a good scotch with ice, and who appreciates the importance of accessories in their drinking.