Holiday Gift Ideas for Spirits Lovers

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Looking for some great Holiday drinks or a gift for a spirits lover? Then check out this great list of spirits below!

Nocino

Nocino starts with the maceration of fresh green walnuts that are traditionally harvested on the feast of San Giovanni in June, producing a sweet cordial style liqueur with hints of cinnamon and clove.

Ballyhoo! Irish Whiskey

A 4-year old grain whiskey that is finished in port barrels is hand-bottled at Connacht’s distillery in the rugged west of Ireland, Ballyhoo Irish Whiskey (43% ABV) embodies the best of the word’s meaning: an exclamation of triumph over the rival team; a rallying cry between lifelong friends; a toast to a difficult journey or a hard-fought victory. Ballyhoo begins as a sourced Irish whiskey with a mash bill of 93% corn imported from France and 7% malted barley that we bring to our distillery to further age and finish in used port barrels from Portugal. This second step softens the grain whiskey and rounds out the flavour into an easy sipper. We do not add artificial color or caramel, so the product remains quite light in appearance, but with some reddish undertones from the port.

Brothership Irish-American Blended Whiskey

A unique blend of Irish and American whiskies created to highlight the best of both traditions as an homage to the roots of the company in Philadelphia, PA and County Mayo, Ireland. Acclaimed distiller Robert Cassell selects 10 year old Irish pot still and American whiskies and blends them to perfection. The resulting whiskey highlights the smooth warmth of the Irish whiskey tradition and the rich boldness of American whiskey.

Conncullin Gin

This gin highlights the unique terroir of Ireland’s rugged and windswept West Coast. It is named for Loch Conn and Loch Cullin, the two lakes that supply Connacht with pristine, pure water. Master distiller Robert Cassell has won numerous international gold medals for his gin, and developed this flagship gin with iconic Irish botanicals, such as elderberry flower and hawthorn berry.

Maggie’s Farm Rum Al Natural Pineapple Flavored Rum

A first for flavors, this rum is 100% all natural with no artificial colors or sweeteners. Using Maggie’s Farm “50/50″ dark rum method, blending an aged Trinidadian rum fermented and column-distilled from molasses, then blend it equally with their own pot-distilled raw cane-based rum and age for up to an additional 6-9 months. They take fresh, whole pineapples, macerate the meat in the dark rum portion for two weeks to infuse the juices and flavors then blend it with their white rum made from a distillation with pineapple meat and bark loading both a 1000 Liter Hoga copper pot still, as well as filling the still’s “gin” basket with pineapple barks for the vapors to capture additional natural fruit oils. Perfect for Tiki drinks or on its own.

This is by far my favorite spirit of the season!!!

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You can purchase all these liquors and spirits online or at your local spirits retailer. 

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Spirited Gifts for the holidays‏

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Whether your gift list is long or short... or your pockets deep or not, one of these spirits is sure to fit the bill (or stocking) of an adult on your gift list!

South Bay Rum

Handcrafted in the Dominican Republic from molasses, South Bay Rum is produced according to the Solera method in small batches, using matured rum from a wide range of hand-selected barrels. Each barrel – which formerly held bourbon, sherry, port or single malt Scotch whisky – imparts its own characteristics to the finished product.

Blending these rums together produces South Bay Rum’s rich flavor and remarkably smooth finish – ideal for sipping or in classic cocktails.

South Bay Rum (40% ABV) retails for $27.99 (750ml).

William Wolf Pecan Bourbon

Poised to take a bite out of ferocious consumer demand for flavored bourbon, William Wolf Pecan Bourbon is premium American whiskey infused with natural pecan flavors.

William Wolf Whiskey is premium bourbon produced in small batches in Kentucky. They've chosen to use natural flavors from real pecans and 100% natural maple syrup. The result is an exceptionally rich, bold whiskey that is perfect served straight up or in a cocktail. Traditional whiskey lovers will appreciate William Wolf’s bold, dark taste, while fans of cocktails will be drawn to the enticingly smooth and sweet pecan flavor.

Try William Wolf straight up, on the rocks or mixed in a simple cocktail like a Wolf and Coke or Wolf and Gin

William Wolf (30% ABV) retails for $25.99 (750ml). 

SIA Scotch

In a sign of the times, SIA Scotch was funded on Kickstarter. But don’t let that fool you! SIA (pronounced “SEE-a”) is a new, fresh and exciting Scotch Whisky created specifically to appeal to a modern palate. The striking amber color of clover honey, SIA awakens the nose with citrus and spice and opens the palate with the smoky vanilla crunch of a crème brulée. The finish is long, smooth and refreshing with hints of hazelnut and toffee.

This refreshing, superior Scotch is a blend of malts from Speyside, Highlands with a slight hint of Islay, distilled in Scotland and matured, blended and bottled by Douglas Laing & Co. A delicious new scotch that is ideal for cocktails or connoisseurs!

(SRP: $49.99)

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Spirits for the Holidays

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If you are hosting a holiday party this year, check out a few top-line suggestions for any holiday party or for holiday gifts this year!

Bulleit 10 Years Old

Bulleit 10 is the brand’s selected reserve, a limited edition from Founder, Tom Bulleit. A delicious bourbon that is consistently smooth, russet in color, rich with oaky aromas and hints of vanilla and dried fruit with a long smoky finish. 91.2 proof

Suggested Retail Price $44.99

Preferred Pour: Because of the age statement, Bulleit 10 is best served neat or on the rocks.

Crown Royal XR LaSalle

The second addition to the Crown Royal Extra Rare Whisky Series is an exquisite blend crafted to include a small reserve of the final batch of whiskies that were saved from the renowned LaSalle Distillery. The sophisticated blend of dried fruits and honey intermingle into a harmonious balance with the spicy notes of Canadian rye. 80 proof

Suggested Retail Price $129.99

Preferred Pour: The Extra Rare whisky is best enjoyed neat or on the rocks, in order to allow the full flavor profile to emerge.

George Dickel Barrel Select

Created from individual barrels hand-selected every year by Master Distiller John Lunn, Barrel Select is the finest whisky George Dickel has to offer. Extraordinarily smooth with caramel and vanilla tones and a long, lingering finish. 86 proof

Suggested Retail Price $45.99

Preferred Pour: To really experience the ultimate smoothness, the liquid is consumed on the rocks.

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