HOMBRE Gift Guide: SPIRITS Of The Season
19 Dec 2023 by HOMBRE in Celebrities, Cuisine, Decorating, Event, Fame, Film, Films, General, Gift Guide, Home, Money, Music, Pleasure, Power, Products, Spirits, Sports, Stars, Television, Theater
This holiday season what better way to get the party started than with your favorite spirit. From Gift Sets, to legendary brands, to new categories and celebrity driven launches we have the perfect spirit to gift hose closest to you, or to enjoy at home with family.
Whether it’s aged whisky for dad, smooth wine for mom, or a top cognac, champagne or tequila for your partner – either at work or at home – you can’t go wrong.
Check below for some holiday themed offerings from some of our select brands.
Let’s toast to a fulfilling 2023 – and an even greater 2024!
GIFT SETS
Hennessy X.O Kim Jones Limited Edition
The collaboration features a limited edition ‘ready-to-wear’ version of the masterpiece carafe specially imagined by Kim Jones. The Hennessy X.O Limited Edition, encased in an aluminum second skin, stays true to the iconic shape of Hennessy X.O while evoking a couture silhouette.
This new style of long-aged, “Extra Old” cognac has become the original and emblematic icon of the Maison – a complex blend to transcend time.
MSRP: $339.
Glenfiddich Single Malt Scotch Whisky has teamed up with world renowned French confectioner, Thierry Atlan, to create a limited-edition gift box containing 12 handcrafted macarons that are expertly infused with Glenfiddich Grand Cru – a luxury single malt Scotch whisky that has been matured for 23 years and elegantly finished in rare French Cuvée casks.
These limited-edition macarons feature a white chocolate ganache infused with Grand Cru’s beautiful harmony of flavors reminiscent of champagne, including rich vanilla, sweet brioche and sandalwood, and decadent notes of pear sorbet and white grape. The Glenfiddich x Thierry Atlan Grand Cru Scotch Whisky-Infused Macarons are available online at www.thierry-atlan.com, as well as in person at Thierry Atlan’s Soho Boutique in NYC.
SRP: $68
Questlove and The Balvenie Single Malt Scotch Whisky have joined forces once again to release The Craft of Holiday Entertaining – a limited-edition advent calendar thoughtfully designed to elevate your at-home bar this holiday season.
Perfect for holiday hosts and whisky enthusiasts alike, this exceptional holiday gift opens to reveal 12 premium items including a limited-edition deck of Quest for Craft playing cards, Glencairn tasting glasses, bespoke holiday chocolates, and a QR code to redeem a bottle of The Balvenie DoubleWood 12 via Thirstie and/or Caskers, to name a few.
The Craft of Holiday Entertaining Advent Calendar is available for purchase on TheBalvenieHolidayShop.com. SRP: $225.
For the Whisky Explorers: Dewar’s Double Double 21 Years
Dewar’s 7th master blender, Stephanie MacLeod, has made the brand’s smoothest blend to date by resurrecting the unique 4 stage ageing process that made the “White Label” blend famous. This limited edition, special collectors blend has subtle notes of cinnamon and ripe vine fruits. Finished in an Oloroso Sherry Cask, the blend is made by marrying the whiskies in casks multiple times for better balance and integration, leading to an incredibly smooth feel. The 375ml size makes it perfect for those dabbling in different blends, and the stunning packaging makes it perfect for gift-giving.
Price: $49.99 for 375ml
Dewar’s Scotch Whisky has officially released its highest-aged expression to date with the launch of the Dewar’s Double Double 37-Year-Old set, inclusive of the premium bottle aged four times for ultimate smoothness and a pair of meticulously-crafted Masséna tumblers from legendary French crystal house, Baccarat.
The Dewar’s Double Double 37 Year Old set is available for a limited-time as stocks last. Honoring the Speyside region in Scotland and crafted by five-time Master Blender of the Year Stephanie Macleod, Dewar’s Double Double 37 Year Old is a blended malt made from a mixture of single malt whiskies aged 37 years and has been finished in Oloroso sherry casks that once held Aultmore Single Malt, a Speyside whisky. The result is a profile rich with notes of cinnamon, honey, and vanilla, with a finish that borders on decadent. The natural color and non-chill filtered whisky has been bottled at a natural strength of 48%.
To provide the most stylish and celebratory drinking experience of the ultra-premium liquid, Double Double 37 has been paired with a set of Baccarat Masséna tumblers, offering a polished silhouette and prismatic quality to the whisky, worthy of any festive occasion or special soirée.
MSRP $1,799,
The Carmelo Anthony x 1800 Tequila collaborative holiday capsule collection is now available to purchase on 1800 Tequila x Carmelo Anthony Holiday Drop Shop.
1800 Tequila collaborated with Carmelo Anthony to design and produce four bespoke items in collaboration with his apparel lifestyle brand STAYME7O. The 1800 Tequila x STAYME7O collection includes a varsity jacket, hoodie, snapback hat, and embroidered fabric patch, NOW available to purchase on 1800Tequila.com/
Each bundle will include (1) 1800 Tequila x STAYME7O item, (1) bottle of 1800 Cristalino, & (1) 1800 Tequila x STAYME7O embroidered patch.
- 1800 Tequila x STAYME7O Varsity Jacket Set ($295)
- 1800 Tequila x STAYME7O Mantra Hoodie Set ($120)
- 1800 Tequila x STAYME7O Snapback Hat Set ($95)
- 1800 Tequila x STAYME7O Starter Kit ($65)
Casa Dragones Limited Edition Gift Set
Honoring Mexican craftsmanship, this handsome Limited Edition Gift Set features special, beautiful hand-engraving on the crystal decanter of Casa Dragones Joven. It also includes two crystal Riedel Tequila glasses, delicately engraved by hand using the same sophisticated motif. The Casa Dragones Joven Limited Edition Gift Set is beautifully packaged in the signature blue gift box.
Casa Dragones Joven is a small batch, master blend of 100% Blue Agave silver and extra-aged tequila, rested in new American oak barrels for five years, for a complex, smooth taste that is perfect for sipping and pairing with food.
MSRP: $275.00
PERSONALIZE IT
Make It Personal with Dewar’s and Santa Teresa 1796
Few things are as special as seeing your name inscribed alongside a world top selling brand. Personalization makes your gift extra special and these dark spirits give the option to add a thoughtful addition to their bottle. It all happens through their Personalization Emporium.
Customization is available for Dewar’s 12 year, Dewar’s 15, and Santa Teresa 1796.
Labels can be received through the mail just in time for the holidays when ordered.
Labels free, simply purchase bottle of choice
The Personalization Emporium can be accessed through the link HERE for Dewar’s and HERE for Santa Teresa 1796.
COGNAC
Hennessy
Hennessy has a repertoire of captivating 2022 holiday offerings, all of which serve as unique gift options at varying price-points. From celebratory editions to holiday-inspired art and interactive & immersive designs.
Hennessy V.S (Very Special)
Created in 1865, the world’s best-selling Cognac and flagship of the Hennessy collection is a striking premium blend with intense and fruity, oak-forward, and bright notes, and a deliciously lively taste. The flavorful cognac compliments its long history of celebrating the arts and its ethos to “Never stop. Never settle.”
Hennessy V.S is best enjoyed in its classic style or in a cocktail.
Available through online alcohol delivery websites or on-shelf at local stores.
SRP: $43 Hennessy V.S.O.P Privilège
Inspired by a Cognac originally created for the future King of England in 1818, Hennessy V.S.O.P Privilège is the most versatile within the collection, with a blend of different eaux-de-vie from Cognac’s top growing regions. The palate and aroma deliver spices such as vanilla, clove and cinnamon, followed by delicate toasted notes.
It is best enjoyed neat, on the rocks, or in classic cocktails like Old Fashioned and Sazerac.
Available through online alcohol delivery websites or on-shelf at local stores.
SRP: $65 Rémy Martin 1738 Accord Royal
Rémy Martin is celebrating its 300-year anniversary, and the new bottle to honor this moment makes a memorable gift.
Born from the cask and named after a royal approval, Rémy Martin 1738 Accord Royal is a truly distinctive cognac; particularly smooth with a blend of uniquely oaky eaux-de-vie.
Sizes: 750 ml – 40% Vol.
Growing Region: Petit & Grande Champagne
MSRP $62.99
BOURBON/ WHISKEY/ WHISKY/ SCOTCH
Johnnie Walker Blue Label
The ultimate luxury and rare Scotch whisky blend with a smooth taste and custom engraving available. Johnnie Walker Blue Label sets the standard, a blend of the rarest malts from hand-selected casks across Scotland. You can immortalize the most treasured life lessons and meaningful moments with a personalized, engraved bottle of Johnnie Walker Blue Label.
You can order your customized engraved bottle online here for home delivery. $285.
Old Parr 18 is the smoothest whisky from the Old Parr House. A perfectly crafted blend of our finest aged Scotch whiskies create an extraordinary taste experience bursting with complex and robust flavors. Every batch of Old Parr 18 is crafted in the heart of Scotland using the rarest and most characterful malts from Cragganmore in its blend. The unique notes of Cragganmore malts reveal themselves extraordinarily, thanks to the low presence of smoke in Old Parr 18’s blend. The result is a complex, full-flavored and yet smooth whisky of unparalleled quality.
MSRP $72.99
Buchanan’s Pineapple Scotch Whiskey
Buchanan’s has brought over 130 years of whisky-making experience to new, vibrant heights for you to experience Buchanan’s Pineapple (Scotch Whisky with Pineapple, Citrus, and other Natural Flavors). A nose of vibrant pineapple and hints of zesty citrus gives way to a lingering and bright tropical finish.
MSRP $39.99
Crown Royal Golden Apple
An exquisite blend of whiskies aged 23 years and the taste of delicious golden apples, paired with decadent notes of creamy vanilla, toasted oak, and cinnamon–come together in a display of bold richness that refuses to be ignored.
Links to Purchase: DrizlyCrown Royal Deluxe
An extraordinary blend that is rich and robust, with slight scents of vanilla and fruit. It is delicately smooth and creamy with hints of oak and the sweet flavor of vanilla.
Links to Purchase: Drizly
Crown Royal Peach
A vibrantly delicious whisky, bursting with the luscious flavor of peach and the distinctive smoothness of Crown Royal.
Links to Purchase: Drizly
Crown Royal Salted Caramel
A limited edition flavor infused with the subtly salty-sweet taste of indulgent salted caramels that impart lush, creamy notes that perfectly complement the richness of Crown Royal Whisky.
Links to Purchase: Drizly
Ardbeg 19
Ardbeg has been making scotch for over 200 years and its limited edition Traigh Bhan is among the most unique expressions the distillery has ever crafted. The name “Traigh Bhan” comes from one of Islay’s beaches, known to locals as the “singing sands.” This guaranteed 19-year-old small batch pays homage to Islay’s extraordinary landscape as the fifth bottling of the small-batch series, featuring tropical and herbal notes that are uplifted by the iconic peat and smoke of Ardbeg. As a very limited edition release and the winner of numerous international competitions, this is a whisky collector’s dream that reaffirms the Ardbeg name in the world of fine whisky. Ardbeg Traigh Bhan Batch No. 5, 46.2% ABV,
MSRP $349.99.
Alberta Premium Cask Strength Rye
Here is a whisky made from 100% Canadian Prairie rye grains grown by local farmers and distilled with nutrient-dense, glacier-fed spring water from the surrounding Rocky Mountains. The resulting spirit is balanced with unique flavor nuances, including smooth vanilla, black currant, and spice. Originally released in 2020, this year marks the third release of this anticipated limited edition liquid. Alberta Premium Cask Strength Rye is now available at retailers nationwide.
SRP of $79.99 for a 750 ml bottle.
Jack Daniel’s No. 27 Gold Tennessee Whiskey
Bringing an exclusive and luxury taste profile to the family of brands, Jack Daniel’s No. 27 Gold attests to the craftsmanship behind the bottle with its double-barreled aging that creates a fusion between a warm maple and toasted oak finish.
Available only in select markets around the world. Flavors of oak, honey, maple, and fruit. $85.95
Laphroaig 10 Year Old
Laphroaig 10 Year Old is the best recognized of all Islay malts and is Laphroaig’s flagship expression. Laphroaig 10 Year
RUM
BACARDÍ Coquito
Following the traditional recipe closely – used by abuelas around the world – BACARDÍ ready-to-serve Coquito combines signature BACARDÍ Superior white rum with toasted spices, coconut cream, vanilla, and cinnamon, allowing those to indulge in the heritage-filled libation without the time spent in the kitchen. Simply pop open a bottle, pour over ice, and serve.
For those who enjoy a creamy and rich holiday libation, or are looking for a Caribbean-inspired alternative to eggnog, BACARDÍ Coquito is available on ReserveBar, Drizly and at select grocery and liquor stores across the country, while supplies last. $17.99BACARDÍ Gran Reserva Diez
For the spirits connoisseur and dark drink sipper, we recommend gifting BACARDÍ Gran Reserva Diez. A master blender’s reserve, BACARDÍ Gran Reserva Diez is barrel aged for a minimum of ten years. Best enjoyed neat or on the rocks, this libation has a dark golden hue that boasts bright notes of banana, pear and tropical melon, that is balanced with caramelized vanilla and oak, resulting in a premium rum with complex flavors your loved ones are sure to enjoy.
BACARDÍ Gran Reserva Diez is available for purchase via ReserveBar. $39.99
Mount Gay Rum Master Blender Collection
Crafted by Mount Gay’s first female Master Blender, Trudiann Branker, Andean Oak Cask pushes the boundaries of traditional rums. The result is a delicate, opulent, yet spicy blend with aromas of vanilla, candied fruit, oak, and spice. Andean Oak is best enjoyed neat.
MountGayRum.com For more information or to find a bottle at your local retailer click here
Equiano Rum
Equiano Rum, the World’s First African & Caribbean rum, is a blend of two cultures, two distilleries, from two continents, making the perfect collaboration between east and west. Celebrating the life of Nigerian-born writer, entrepreneur, abolitionist and freedom fighter Olaudah Equiano, the founders of Equiano Rum proudly pledge 5% of global company profits and $2 of every bottle sold through their website to ground level freedom and equality organizations, such their grant recipient for 2021, Anti-Slavery International.
Where to Buy: equianorum.passionspirits.com
Equiano Original Cost Per Unit: $59.99
Equiano Light Cost per Unit: $45.99
BACARDÍ Ocho Sevillian Orange is the latest BACARDÍ Ocho Cask Series expression, aged in Vino de Naranja casks, enhancing the deep flavors of the serve with a citrus twist.
Santa Teresa 1796 Speyside, a limited-edition whisky cask finished super-premium rum, made by a brand known for their craftsmanship and meticulous production process.
LIQUEUR
Cointreau
Classic orange liqueur at the heart of more than 500 of the world’s most celebrated cocktails, including The Original Margarita, The Cosmopolitan, and The Sidecar. The House of Cointreau was founded in 1849 in Angers, France. Blended with sweet and bitter orange peels, Cointreau has a unique, balanced flavor beloved by mixologists and bartenders worldwide. Visit cointreau.com/us Available from: Drizly.com $45.00
LS Cream Liqueur
LS is Inspired by Haiti’s ‘crema,’ which is popular among friends and family, particularly around the holiday season (think of it as a spicier, coconut-y version of eggnog). While every family has a variation of their own recipe, LS takes inspiration from a founders’ family recipe, and makes it accessible to the public, packaged up in a sleek black bottle – makes for a beautiful holiday gift.
A blend of rich cream and neutral grain spirits mixed with coconut, cinnamon, vanilla and nutmeg that exudes luxury while staying true to its Haitian heritage.
LS is proudly Black-owned and run by Myriam Jean-Baptiste and Stevens Charles, both of Haitian descent. They took a family cremas recipe handed down from generation to generation and turned it into an award-winning cream liqueur now accessible for everyone to enjoy.
Available here $24.00
Drambuie is a whisky liqueur, made from a blend of aged Scotch whisky, spices, herbs, and heather honey. A recipe for Drambuie Scotch Whisky Liqueur has been kept in a safe at our blending facility near Glasgow, Scotland. Only three people know the recipe, one of whom personally mixes each batch of Drambuie essence and is the fifth generation of founder William Grant. Its origins can be traced to a secret recipe created for Bonnie Prince Charlie by his Royal Apothecary in the 18th Century.
MRP $59.99
CHAMPAGNE
Fleur de Miraval
As Pitt says, “For me, Champagne conjures up feelings of celebration, quality, prestige, and luxury. But rosé Champagne is still relatively unknown. Backed by our success with Miraval in Provence, I wanted us to try to create the defining brand of rosé Champagne, focusing all our efforts on just this one color. The result is spectacular and I’m very proud of it.”
Fleur de Miraval is one of the three best rated rosé champagnes by World’s Best Sommelier Andreas Larsson since the beginning of his career. Such a score means it is an outstanding to world class wine which possesses complexity, nuance, terroir expression, age worthiness, concentration and length. $349.
Bollinger Special Cuvée NV
Special Cuvée is the result of delicate blending between harvest grapes and a majority of reserve wines, including some aged in magnums for more than 15 years in Bollinger’s cellars. Special Cuvée with a rich, Pinot Noir-forward profile is a James Bond-worthy bubbly bold.
$79/bottle or $175/magnum
Moët & Chandon Impérial – 150TH Anniversary Bottle
End of year is the prime moment for champagne consumption. As the world’s most loved champagne, Moët & Chandon will showcase its “savoir fete” during the holiday season. $47.99Dom Perignon Vintage 2008 Lenny Kravitz Limited Edition
Lenny Kravitz brings his creativity to an inspired vintage champagne with this special bottle. Re-imagining Dom Pérignon’s shield label in hammered metal, the musician and designer create a uniquely contemporary vibe. $190.
Ruinart Dom Ruinart Blanc 2007
This beautiful vintage champagne is an ode to the blanc de blancs style and the pure elegance of chardonnay. Dom Ruinart 2007 initially suggests minerality and smokiness, then surprises with a turn towards citrus freshness. $139
MEZCAL
Mezcal CONTRALUZ
Contraluz boasts a new-to-market filtration process using activated charcoal to produce a colorless, smooth flavor profile without compromising mezcal’s signature smokey taste.
As the first luxury-focused, ultra-premium mezcal, Contraluz introduces a balanced taste of cooked agave, vanilla and cacao with notes of green agave, citrus, and drive fruits – made to enjoy neat or in cocktail form. We include two of our favorite recipes below that are perfect for any occasion.
MSRP: 49.99
Montelobos
Born from centuries of mezcalero craft and enlightened by the methodical pursuit of perfection, Montelobos Espadin is an unaged joven mezcal, crafted from meticulously cultivated, 100% sustainably grown, organic agave Espadin. An underground pit is filled with volcanic stone which is heated using 2 different woods which roasts the agave for 5 days. It is milled under the weight of a traditional single Cantera stone Tahona, and then wild fermented in open-air pine vats for up to 7 days. Following the artisanal method with firewood heating copper stills, the mezcal is small batch twice distilled to achieve a perfect balance of sweetness and subtle smoke. This artisinally produced joven mezcal is strikingly balanced and complex, with a bold integration between all the notes that mezcal has to offer. Montelobos Espadin is an experience unto itself. $43.00
Zomoz Mezcal
Producing excellent mezcal is an art rooted in tradition that is passed down from one generation to the next. Zomoz Mezcal is made in the heart of Oaxaca by fourth generation Maestra Mezcalera, Isabel Santiago, who is continuing her family’s operation Zomoz is made from 100% Espadin agave and natural spring water, that is it. The espadin hearts are roasted in an underground stone oven, crushed by a traditional tahona, naturally fermented, distilled twice in copper stills, and finally double filtered before bottling. This mescal is as pure as they come, the artisanal methods held sacred and never changed. This mezcal bursts with all natural espadin flavor and subtle earthy notes from the roasting process. Its a quintessential mezcal that has remained unchanged for a reason. Zomoz Mezcal, 40% ABV,
$74.99.
Kilinga Silvestre
The ancient spirit of Bacanora had been largely forgotten about for a long time, but it has been resurrected by Rodrigo Bojorquez Bours. Bacanora is the pride of his home state of Sonora, Mexico, and Kilinga Silvestre accomplishes his goal of bringing an authentic bacanora to the rest of the world. The label of this individualistic expression is indicative of what’s inside, a totally unique agave spirit ripe with floral and citrus notes and silky smooth on the palate. The gorgeous and enticing bottle design artfully represents the traditional inspiration and craft behind Kilinga Silvestre, as does the quality of the expression, itself. It’s unlike any other spirit on the market and a must-try for any fan of agave spirits. Kilinga Bacanora Silvestre, 40% ABV,
$54.99.
SOTOL
Nocheluna Sotol
Born from the Chihuahua Desert and harvested from the resilient Dasylirion plant, Nocheluna Sotol is a rare and wild spirit.
Nocheluna has a pronounced yet versatile flavor profile. This exceptional spirit embodies fresh minerality and light sweetness balanced by herbal tones and notes of dried stone fruits and cacao.
The 100% artisanal process used to craft Nocheluna yields a dynamic liquid that can be enjoyed by all spirits lovers in a neat pour or in cocktails alike.
Nocheluna is produced by fourth-generation master sotolero Don “Lalo” Eduardo Arrieta in collaboration with sotol educator Ricardo Pico and Iván Saldaña from Casa Lumbre. The face of the brand is American singer-songwriter Lenny Kravitz who partnered with the brand to launch the product with backing from Pernod Ricard. Since 2019, the company has invested in growing sotol populations through responsible plant cultivation in existing and new ranches. According to the company, more than 850,000 sotols were planted in 2022.
MSRP: $89.99
GIN
Bombay Bramble Gin
Bombay Bramble will serve as the perfect accoutrement to any holiday bar cart this season thanks to its stunning jewel-toned ruby red coloring. Bombay Bramble has a rich berry flavor because it is made with fresh blackberries and raspberries harvested at their ripest moment which is then perfectly paired with the gin’s bright juniper notes. Master of Botanicals, Ivano Tonutti and Master Distiller, Dr. Anne Brock spent time refining the balanced, all-natural flavor expression that challenges the common practice of other flavored gins on the market which often use concentrates, additional sugars, and additives to flavor the liquid. To ring in the holiday season, use Bramble to create festive cocktails from a refreshing Bramble & Tonic or a cozy Bramble Mulled Wine.
$22.99 (750 mL each)
Preferred Retailer/Preferred Website to Purchase: Available nationwide HERE.
TEQUILA
CASA DRAGONES Reposado Mizunara
The crystal clear tequila is full of fresh fruit on the nose, most prominently grapefruit and green apple. Take a sip, and the agave shines through immediately, followed by hints of black pepper, cloves and mint, plus a juicy tropical fruit note.
Casa Dragones Reposado Mizunara, 100% Blue Agave Reposado tequila, is the first tequila rested exclusively in new Mizunara casks, a rare oak native to Japan, traditionally used for aging Japanese whiskies. This delicately rested tequila perfectly balances the minerality of the agave with the light notes of Japanese oak, for a refined, elegant sweetness that defies the ordinary.
MSRP: $169.99
Gran Centenario’s Cristalino (SRP $81): Cristalino starts out as a blend of our finest reserves of Añejo and Extra Añejo tequilas, twice distilled in copper pot stills and aged in new American oak. The result is an ultra-smooth and crystal-clear tequila of unparalleled quality and taste.
Gran Centenario’s Leyenda (SRP $164): A rare and special Extra Añejo tequila of unparalleled flavor and character. Leyenda carries tradition by using the original 150+ year-old recipe, transcending generations, to celebrate the people, places, and moments that bring us together.
Gran Centenario’s Plata (SRP $35): Blended in oak to achieve a subtle wood note and an incredibly smooth taste that is unusual for a white tequila. Plata contains fruit-forward notes of pear, lime, and citrus with a touch of black pepper.
Gran Centenario’s Reposado (SRP $37): Rested in new American oak casks, resulting in the perfect balance of taste and smoothness. Reposado provides a touch of fruit on the nose, with sweet tones of cooked agave and light hints of oak, toasted almonds, vanilla, and cloven.
Gran Centenario’s Añejo (SRP $41): Aged in new American oak barrels to achieve a tequila of unparalleled smoothness and quality. Añejo offers aromatic notes of toasted oak, chocolate, caramel, and nuts. The tequila is soft and complex with a slightly sweet taste and a balanced profile.
Jose Cuervo Reserva de la Familia Platino
This premium tequila is specially made through a unique “Esencia de Agave” process – a propriety process created by Cuervo and known only by the distillers – which extracts agave sweetness and aromas from the hearts of the agave plants.
Aroma: Intense agave, smooth notes of clove, aniseed with light touches of vanilla and caramel
Flavor: Blue agave with hints of clove, white pepper, citrus and light spices
SRP: $65; 750ml
Availability: Available at retailers nationwide, online at Drizly and Reserve Bar.
Jose Cuervo Reserva de la Familia Reposado
Through a unique barrel aging process consisting of heavily toasted American oak and lightly toasted American & French oak barrels, this tequila possesses rich and sophisticated qualities.
Aroma: Pepper, cooked agave
Flavor: Vanilla, caramel, nuts and spice
SRP: $85; 750ml
Availability: Available at retailers nationwide, online atDrizly and Reserve Bar.
Jose Cuervo Reserva de la Familia Extra Añejo
About: This award-winning pinnacle of the Reserva de la Familia is made from only the hearts, or piñas, of 8–10-year-old agave plants that are cooked for a total of 48 hours. Its rich, complex taste is the result of its elaborate aging process, producing a tequila with a rich bouqet of flavors and ultra-smooth taste.
Aroma: Rich oak, fresh coffee, fine cocoa, and sweet dried fruit
Flavor: Rich oak, toasted almonds, coffee, and vanilla
SRP: $189; 750ml
Availability: Available at retailers nationwide, online at Drizly and Reserve Bar.
Jose Cuervo Tradicional Cristalino
About: Jose Cuervo Tradicional Cristalino
Aroma: Notes of agave, tropical fruit & subtle hints of oak
Flavor: Vanilla and spice with a hint of melon
SRP: $34.99; 750ml
Availability: Available at retailers nationwide, online at Drizly and Reserve Bar.
DON JULIO 1942
Aged for a minimum of two and a half years in American white-oak barrels, Don Julio 1942 pays tribute to the year that Don Julio González began his tequila-making journey. Distinguished and refined, this special Añejo is produced in small batches and reflects Don Julio González’s life-long passion for making the highest quality tequila. Its sweet and complex aroma complements an equally intriguing range of flavors including hints of warm oak, pepper and cinnamon. Extraordinarily smooth, with astonishing depth, it is best enjoyed neat in a snifter. www.donjulio.com $125.
1800 Cristalino Tequila
Elevate the upcoming holiday season with 1800 Cristalino Tequila. The crystal-clear añejo tequila, elevated to new heights through a charcoal-filtering process that makes the liquid clear while retaining the aged flavor of an añejo, will add a refined flavor palate to any holiday get-together with its smooth notes of roasted wood, caramel, honey and vanilla. 1800 Cristalino is ideal for any end-of-year events, for brunch, dinner and cocktail soirées alike.
An ultra-premium clear Añejo Tequila finished in port wine casks, 1800 Cristalino is a beautiful contradiction. It is aged in French and American oak barrels, married together, then rested in port wine casks. Finally, it is meticulously filtered to crystal clear clarity while retaining the depth and complexity of Añejo along with the silky smoothness of a Claro. ABV 40% – 80 proof. Available at ReserveBar or Drizly for $65.
1800 Tequila
This holiday season 1800 can help you make ideal cold-weather cocktails for every taste, from drinks made with their winter-ready darker expressions such as 1800 Añejo and Reposado, as well as tequila-based spins on the most classic fall/winter options. Creative drinks put a whole new spin on the tequila cocktail, commonly thought of as a warm-weather drink, but can be enjoyed on the chilliest fall nights.
1800 Reposado (Drizly & ReserveBar), 1800 Añejo (Drizly & ReserveBar)
Espolon Tequila
Inspired by and a tribute to Mexican culture, Espolòn tequila is named for the spur of the iconic rooster, a historic symbol of strength nobility and national pride. Espolon was established in 1998 as a tequila for the people. $29.99
VODKA
CÎROC Ultra-Premium Vodka
CÎROC Ultra-Premium Vodka is gluten-free and distilled from fine French grapes; a process inspired by over a century of wine-making expertise and craftsmanship, providing a crisp, clean taste and citrus nose. The flavor portfolio includes CÎROC RED POMEGRANATE, CÎROC RED BERRY, CÎROC COCONUT, CÎROC PEACH, CÎROC PINEAPPLE, CÎROC APPLE, CÎROC MANGO and CÎROC SUMMER WATERMELON.
King St Vodka
Kate Hudson’s King St. Vodka is exceptionally clean: made with pH balanced alkaline water for a uniquely smooth finish, distilled 7 times for purity, with no burn, gluten-free and made from non-GMO corn. King St. is distilled in Santa Barbara, CA, and inspired by memories of hosting friends at Hudson’s former home on King Street in New York City.
Pric $29.99, Available at ReserveBar.com
Smirnoff Spicy Tamarind
Fitted in a new colorful, glow-in-the-dark under blacklight design and boasting an authentic combination of sweet tamarind flavor with notes of spicy Mexican chilies and lime, Smirnoff Spicy Tamarind delivers a delicious balance of sweet and tangy taste that is best enjoyed as a chilled shot for any at-home celebration, or as a sweet and spicy addition to any simple cocktail.
The bottle also packs a fun and functional surprise, displaying “Solo Y Frío” under blacklight when chilled, so you know when it is ready to drink.
Smirnoff Spicy Tamarind is available near you, visit smirnoff.com $12.99 for a 750ml bottle .
WINES
Veuve du Vernay Ice
Premium sparkling wine to enjoy on any occasion and special moments. Great to use for cocktail recipes or enjoy directly over ice.
SRP: $15.99
B&G Bordeaux Red Limited-Edition Woo 2020
This wine is B&G’s latest launch, an exciting collaboration with French artist Woo Ghost. The label features the artist’s signature style as an ode to Germain Rambaud, the first cellar master at Barton & Guestier dating back to the 18th century.
SRP: $15.00
Listel PET NAT
This wine a refreshing rosé blend of Semillon and Carignan from Southern France, offering a Better for You selection for consumers during the holidays with a low alcohol volume of 9.5% and no addition of sugar, sulfite or conservatives.SRP: $17.99
Unshackled Wines
Unshackled is an approachable, yet unique collection of wines that introduce fine wine flavors to a broader audience. What’s more, these wines sport intricate, eye-catching labels that make for memorable gifts.
Unshackled Red Blend 2019: A blend of Zinfandel, Malbec, Petite Sirah, Syrah and Grenache, this wine opens with aromas of raspberry, blueberry and crushed violets. On the palate, it offers flavors of spiced dried cherries, florals and a hint of white pepper, with a generous mouthfeel. The perfect pairing for the colder months, and consider gifting to someone looking to try out a new, unexpected red. $30.
Unshackled Cabernet Sauvignon 2019:Featuring aromas of plum and blackberry, with a hint of olive, vibrancy is the focal point of this wine. Flavors of black stone fruit, clove, and dried herbs with solid tannin structure result in a flavor-forward Cabernet Sauvignon with balanced acidity. Enjoy this with a juicy filet at your holiday dinner table, or gift to a family member that craves a flavor-packed wine. $30.
Unshackled 2020 Sauvignon Blanc displays notes of melon, peach, fresh citrus, and tropical fruits, along with the addition of Chenin Blanc and Roussane, adding brightness and texture to the mouthful and creating an unmatched flavor. Though typically considered a warm weather wine, it’s actually a great wine to drink year-round, especially paired with chicken or fish dishes. Plan ahead and bring a bottle as a hostess gift to a holiday party. $27.