25 Giftable Spirits To Countdown To Christmas
From hostess gifts to the highest of the high-end, these are the best bottles for gifting.
While choosing clothes can be a struggle and gift cards leave something to be desired in the “thought that counts” department, a high-quality bottle of someone’s favorite drink is always a hit. But, of course, you don’t want to go with just any old tipple.
No, you want to choose something special, meaningful, something they might not splash out for themselves. With that in mind, we’ve rounded up some of the best bottles and alcohol-themed gifts (think: a subscription box just for spirits) that they’ll be happy to toast you with.
We are officially 25 days away from Christmas — so, you still have time to purchase to gift or prepare for any holiday parties this year!
1. Cincoro Tequila
Cincoro Tequila announced its first limited-edition collaboration with visual artist Joshua Vides. As Cincoro’s first collaboration with an individual or entity it’s propelling the brand toward a future characterized by sustained growth, exceptional artistry, and the continued development of exquisite liquid craftsmanship. Timed perfectly for Miami Art Week, this exclusive release, featuring only 150 bottles, will be showcased during a private, invitation-only affair at the Edition Hotel. Cincoro co-founders Michael Jordan and Emilia Fazzalari personally selected the exquisite Añejo Tequila for this limited edition, as they meticulously do for every batch of Cincoro Tequila.
2. Casamigos Cristalino
Casamigos launched its latest — the Casamigos Cristalino — earlier this year. Casamigos family combines the rich texture and character of the well-loved most popular Casamigos Reposado making Casamigos Cristalino incredibly smooth and delicious with no burn. For that special someone, get a bottle of Cristalino engraved from our partners at Reserve Bar. It’s the perfect stocking stuffer.
3. Volcan X.A Las Vegas Grand Prix Limited Edition Tequila
Volcan De Mi Tierra — the official tequila of the Las Vegas Grand Prix — is celebrating race week by releasing 3,800 limited-edition, hand-numbered bottles crafted and designed as a nod to the 3.8-mile track. From its slick asphalt-like texture, to the streamlined speed-evoking design, to the fiery red accents — echoing the lights of the Las Vegas strip and the lava of the volcano — the bottle encompasses the iconic, high-energy atmosphere of Formula 1, Las Vegas, and Volcan X.A. The bottle is now available at select Las Vegas nightclubs and retailers, as well as the LAX duty-free and Reservebar.
4. Cierto Tequila Private Collection Añejo
Do you know someone who has an affinity for a nightcap served straight up? Then look no further than the Cierto Tequila Private Collection Añejo (SRP $169 / 750ml). This exquisite tequila is patiently aged in French Limousin oak and makes the idyllic gift for those who enjoy the many complexities that come with luxury, sipping spirits. The liquid is made from a unique blend of rare Añejo tequilas that open with notes of orange and oak, and finish with a complex array of coffee, chocolate and caramel.
5. Tequila Don Julio 1942 Illumination Bottle
Light up the holiday season with this limited-edition Tequila Don Julio 1942 Illumination Bottle that will brighten your celebrations with the touch of a button. Whether you’re hosting a holiday party or looking for the perfect gift, this one-of-a-kind celebration bottle will wow your crew this season. Made from 100% weber agave, Tequila Don Julio 1942 is aged for at least two and a half years in American white oak barrels, creating a one-of-a-kind silky-smooth taste with notes of rich vanilla, spice, and tropical fruits best enjoyed neat or on the rocks.
6. 818 Tequila
Founded by Kendall Jenner, 818 Tequila is an award-winning, hand-crafted tequila brand committed to uplifting the women and men who make it. Produced using traditional methods in Jalisco, Mexico at a family-owned-and-operated distillery, the brand has won 32 blind tasting awards across eleven major industry competitions. Sustainably produced from one hundred percent Weber Blue agaves, 818 Tequila features four variations: Blanco, Reposado, Añejo and Eight Reserve by 818 — an ultra premium Añejo Reserve.
7. 1800 TEQUILA
An ultra-premium crystal clear añejo finished in port wine casks 1800® Cristalino is a crystal clear añejo tequila with deceptive depth, presented in a stunning crystalline bottle. 100% Weber blue agave is handpicked at its peak of maturity, aged in French and American oak barrels, married together, then finished in port wine casks. The result is an ultra-premium tequila that offers the complexity of an Añejo with the smoothness of a Blanco. Enjoy neat, on the rocks, or elevate any cocktail to celebrate life’s special moments with taste.
8. Belvedere Organic Vodka F1 Limited Edition
In celebration of this year’s Las Vegas Grand Prix, Belvedere Vodka — the Official Vodka Partner of Formula 1 — is releasing a showstopping limited-edition bottle. Fueled by excellence, the Belvedere F1 Las Vegas Edition features a sophisticated matte black finish, checkered flags and gilded accents. The 1.75L bottle will be available both on & off the track at nightclubs, retailers, and F1 lounges across Vegas, as well as on ReserveBar.
9. CÎROC
Much like the spirit itself, CÎROC has a rich and unique history with origins in the South of France and unlike other vodka’s, it’s distilled five times from fine French grapes; a process inspired by a century of wine-making expertise and craftsmanship that gives it a distinctive flavor with an exceptionally fresh, citrus taste.
10. The Glenlivet Brighten The Holidays Set
This festive season The Glenlivet is spotlighting South Asian-owned brands and creators with a limited-edition “Brighten The Holidays” gift set that perfectly compliments at-home festive celebrations!
The kit is a perfect gift for the cocktail lover in your life, someone who loves the comforting scent of the holidays, someone looking for a new set of coasters, or even better, someone who fits the bill for all three!
11. Dewars Double Double 37-Year-Old x Baccarat Glassware Set
Priced at $1,799/bottle and aged four times for ultimate smoothness, Dewar’s Double Double 37 is the highest age expression released from the brand’s Double Double range.
This limited edition release is the first of four in a special Collector’s Series celebrating Scotland’s most famous whisky regions. The landmark Double Double 37 whisky is finished in Oloroso sherry casks that held Aultmore single malt whisky, which honors the region of Speyside. Crafted by five-time Master Blender of the Year Stephanie Macleod, the blended malt is comprised of a collection of single malt whiskies, each aged independently for 37 years.
To make the Double Double 37 drinking experience even more special, Dewar’s Scotch Whisky has partnered with the iconic, luxury French crystal manufacturer, Baccarat, to release a limited-edition set of Double Double 37 and cut crystal glassware as the ideal accouterment to enjoy the ultra-premium liquid in style.
12. The Macallan Double Cask 18 Years Old
A perfectly balanced single malt whisky matured for 18 years in both American and European sherry seasoned oak casks. Sherry seasoned American oak adds delicate vanilla to the subtle spice of European oak, delivering a whisky with a sweeter, warmer taste and character.
13. Johnnie Walker Blue Label Elusive Umami
Johnnie Walker Master Blender, Dr. Emma Walker and World-Renowned Japanese Chef, Kei Kobayashi have joined forces to decode one of the world’s most enigmatic tastes,
Umami and unlock a beautifully balanced Scotch Whisky. This holiday season, give the ultimate gift of a journey of flavor that pushes the boundaries of what a Scotch whisky can be.
14. Mortlach 20 Year Old: Cowie’s Blue Seal
Known for its use of quality ex-Sherry casks during maturation and a fiendishly complex and bespoke distillation process, Mortlach’s full-bodied texture yields a smoother, gentler flavor that bridges the extremes of mellow and smoky. “Cowie’s Blue Seal” is a selection of Mortlach’s very best Scotch Whisky matured for a minimum of 20 years revealing robust flavors of aromatic citrus, wood spice, berries, and cocoa nibs to appeal to those seeking richly-flavored Single Malts.
15. Glenmorangie 18 Year Old Single Malt Whisky
The perfect gift for the budding whisky collector in your life, Glenmorangie 18 Years Old spent fifteen years maturing in American White Oak ex-bourbon casks before approximately 30% is transferred into Spanish Oloroso casks to spend a further three years maturing. When both elements have reached 18 years, they are blended back together to create a whisky with a rich bouquet and full, rounded flavor.
16. Talisker Distillers Edition
As a brand that is made by the sea on the Isle of Skye, Talisker Distiller Edition is double-matured in Amoroso-seasoned casks, making a wonderfully rounded, luscious, fruity sweetness, complementing the familiar crisp, dry peat-smoke and pepperiness of the original Talisker expression.
17. Mercer + Prince
Mercer + Prince was founded by A$AP Rocky and created in partnership with Global Brand Equities and E. & J. Gallo. It’s a Canadian Whisky twice distilled, aged a minimum of 4 years in ex-American white oak barrels, and influenced by rare Japanese Mizunara Oak. The Japanese Mizunara Oak influence results in a distinct taste profile with hints of baked apple and cinnamon that is extra smooth and more robust than other leading whisky brands. Its taste is approachable and easy to drink, especially for those who are starting to explore the category.
18. Castle’s Curse 14 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Hailing from the Teaninich Distillery, Castle’s Curse is the latest addition to the Orphan Barrel collection and the second Single Malt Scotch Whisky to be featured from the distillery.
The Orphan Barrel Whiskey Co. searches for rare whiskies hidden away in the dark corners of distilleries and rickhouses around the world, releasing limited amounts of the last drops of treasured liquids. Undiscovered until now, Castle’s Curse joins Orphan Barrel’s coveted line-up of limited-edition liquids.
Representing the lore of Scottish culture with a Loch Kelpie immortalized on the label, this rare release is the perfect dram to sip on this season.
19. Rémy Martin VSOP 300th Anniversary Limited Edition
To celebrate the holidays, the darkness of VSOP’s frosted bottle is amplified with an anniversary neck collar and gold and chalk white gift box embossed with the javelin motif. As the first VSOP Cognac Fine Champagne ever created, this is an elegant expression of the Maison’s savoir-faire.
20. CÎROC VS Fine French Brandy
Celebrate life’s precious moments with CÎROC VS; a modern expression of a classic French brandy, crafted with passion, process and patience. Characterized as a ‘Very Special’ spirit, featuring hints of a harmonious blend of vanilla, caramel and oak with notes of fruit, leaving a lingering sensation of a vanilla and caramel finish. The ultra-premium brandy is packaged in CÎROC’s classic bottles with sultry brown accents resembling warmth and sophistication with gold lettering that’s worth sharing for moments of celebration and gratitude.
21. St-Rémy Signature
St-Rémy Signature is an approachable brandy crafted for a new generation of brown spirits drinkers. The perfect balance of tradition and modernity, St-Rémy Signature’s unique flavor adds flair, freshness and style to the category, while retaining its dedication to being 100% French from grapes to glass.
It’s the only French brandy that features a double aging process that includes both new virgin and traditional, seasoned oak casks to bring layers of smooth and oaky flavor to the forefront. The result is a unique, warm, subtle and smooth blend designed to delight palates and create moments of contentment.
22. №3 Gin Perfect Martini Gift Set
On the pursuit to find the perfect Gin Martini, №3 Gin collaborated with world-renowned glassware artisans on what they believe is the perfect glass for a №3 Gin Martini.
Taking inspiration from the №3 Gin bottle, the glass has a delicate teal hue, with an extra ordinary think 12mm base, coupled with a thinner rim for an elegant sip. The contemporary design can retain coolness 50 times longer when compared to a traditional Martini glass, making the experience of drinking a №3 Gin Martini simply perfect.
23. Tanqueray No. TEN
Distilled in small batches, Tanqueray No. TEN is abright-tasting gin made using whole citrus fruit — including fresh white grapefruit, lime and orange. Tanqueray No. TEN brings an explosion of fresh citrus with every sip, followed by vibrant juniper, concluding with a rush of herbal and velvety chamomile notes to finish.
24. NOLET’S Silver
NOLET’S Silver is an undeniably modern take on gin, reflecting the tastes and preferences of a new generation of gin drinkers. The refreshing floral and fruit-forward flavor highlights a unique combination of botanicals never before used in gin. Only 117 Calories per 1.5 oz. Serve, No Sugar, No Carbs and NON-GMO Project Verified.
25. Whipshots
This holiday season, Whipshots vodka-infused whipped cream is bringing back its fan-favorite holiday flavor, Peppermint, as the perfect addition to cocktails, cocoas and cozy celebrations. Joining signature flavors Vanilla, Mocha and Caramel, limited-edition Peppermint Whipshots is sure to punch up any holiday party this season and is a fun festive and alternative to the traditional stocking stuffer or hostess gift.
Peppermint Whipshots will be available for purchase for a limited time only online nationwide and in select national retail locations with an SRP of $14.99. From eggnog and espresso martinis to everyone’s favorite holiday desserts, partygoers can indulge in the holiday spirit all season long with a healthy dollop of minty vodka whip.
