Sometimes when thinking of a perfect gift for any occasion, be it birthdays, mother’s day, or just a lovely evening with your partner can be a bit overwhelming at times. From messing up the clothes size to baking cakes with too much sugar, yeah! It can be a little embarrassing.
But if you will be hanging out with a liquor-loving crowd, then a decent liquor bottle is a classy and rewarding way to go. Some of the best liquor for gift-giving include rum, whisky cognac, and tequila.
Over the years, liquor manufacturers have become more creative and exciting with their gift ideas. They are coming up with exclusive liquor editions and liquor gift-giving packages for different occasions and events.
If you are trying to blow their minds away, don’t just grab a bottle on your way to the party; be creative, take your time hunting down the best liquor gift available.
For some intriguing tips, have a look at the list below. It has some of the best liquor for gift-giving on any occasion.
Best Liquor gift ideas for friends and family
Whether it’s a cocktail party, for a loved one, or yourself, these are the best liquor gift-giving to give on any occasion.
1. Clontarf 1014 Classic Blend Irish Whisky
You can never go wrong with a liquor gift of Clontarf 1014 Classic Blend Irish Whisky.
Unless you are gifting a veteran or someone living in Emerald Isle, chances are they are don’t know much about Irish whisky other than Tullamore D.E.W and Jameson.
But you can definitely change that with this epic yet pocket-friendly whisky from Clontarf. You can mix its soft, honeyed flavor with Irish Coffee to create a classic cocktail(the same way most Irish pubs do it).
The craziest part is that no one will know how much you paid for this affordable Irish whisky.
2. Smirnoff Peppermint Twist
Are you planning to visit your favorite drinking buddy over Christmas?
Then the Smirnoff Peppermint Twist should be on your radar. Gifting them with this limited edition Christmas bottle would go a long way in showing how much you care.
Apart from being your regular flavored vodka, Smirnoff Peppermint Twist goes even further with its glossy striped bottle that looks as though it has been expertly wrapped in a Christmas wrapper.
The peppermint feel blended with the vodka flavor is ideal for Christmas cocktails, and ice-cold shots, plus the bottle smells like a candy bar.
3. Savart L’ Accomplie Champagne
When thinking of gifting someone with a nice liquor drink and you are not sure what they like- gin or whisky you have no option but to go with: champagne, a legendary gift for every occasion.
Savart L’ Accomplie Champagne will for sure put a smile on the gift-receiver. It’s a simple gift, great for parties, and it is very affordable; you don’t have to break your bank.
It has a bright and malty flavor coupled with dots of green apples dominate this creamy palate making it the real deal for any cocktail party.
4. Pierre Ferrand Ambre Cognac
If the gift’s purpose is to make a good impression, maybe on your boss or even your father inlaw (rule of thumb: elegant and classy, and don’t go for a cheap liquor-you need to impress, remember?), then the Pierre Ferrand Amber Cognac is a fantastic gift.
This liquor gift is incredibly classy and utterly tasty on its own, yet it is not very expensive to scare someone from buying it.
Tinged with baking condiments and dried fruit, Pierre Ferrand Ambre Cognac has a creamy texture that is very agreeable with holiday-season drinking. Using it the old-fashioned way gives any cocktail a classy flavor profile.
5. Ketel One Vodka Botanicals Grapefruit Rose
If you and your girlfriends like spending time indoors, then Ketel One Vodka Botanicals Grapefruit Rose is a must-carry gift for a girl’s night in.
This special edition liquor gift is ideal for a host who likes to entertain and having girls sleepover. You can either opt for a single bottle or mini liquor gift basket that’s packed with four brass coasters, a Cultura vase, Ketel liquor, and a beautiful marble cheese board.
This liquor gift is distilled with real refined rose petals, blended with zesty natural grapefruit, plus organic ingredients that have calories, no sweetener or sugar, and no artificial flavors. A combination that works well with girls, so bring your girlfriends together and have fun.
For a delicious cocktail experience, you can serve it with soda water, ice, or just plain water.
6. Fernet-Branca Liqueur
Does your host drink like a bartender? This beautiful bottle of Fernet Branca liqueur will surely earn you serious points.
A tot of Fernet Branca is often referred to as the “Bartenders shake” because of its prominence among experienced mixologists.
Its intricate mix of herbs and balanced taste profile shows traces of mint, myrrh, ginger, chamomile, and rhubarb. Fernet Branca is the perfect traditional modifier for different classic cocktails like Negroni and Manhattan.
7. Hochstadter’s Slow and Low Rock & Rye
The same way with jokes, gifts are less exciting when you justify and explain what they are and why you bought them.
The good thing is Hochstadter Slow and Low Rock & Rye needs no introduction.
Even if the gift receiver has not seen or tried this unique liquor bottle, one sip will undoubtedly clarify why Hochstadter Rock & Rye cocktail bottle is a winner. Flavored with honey and filled with rye herbs, this liquor gift is a real crowd-puller.
Gift this to your friends, and it’s unlikely the liquor bottle will last through the night.
Conclusion
Most of the time, a liquor gift is usually the last resort. Something you pick up on your way to the event, but it doesn’t have to be that way.
Most people think a liquor bottle is a simple gift to give someone as you are guaranteed it will be used and enjoyed.
But if you put some thoughts into it and give it to the right person- let’s say, the cocktail enthusiast it can be the most memorable, exciting gift the receiver has ever received.
