HOMBRE Holiday Gift Guide: The Spirit of The Season

19 Dec 2019 by HOMBRE in Cuisine, Decorating, Fame, General, Gift Guide, Home, Money, Pleasure, Power, Products, Spirits

It’s a celebration! And that means it’s time to find your favorite spirit. Check below for top options from some of our favorite brands. Cognac, Whisky, Wine, Tequila, Champagne…we have just the right addition to that very important gift list.

PERSONALIZATION
For a truly special gift, choose to make unique and memorable by having it personalized. Personalization and new limited edition bottles as well as rarities & collectors’ gifts from Moët Hennessy can be found/purchased via Clos19. 

NEW LIMITED-EDITIONS FOR HOLIDAY

  • Chandon Brut (suggested retail $19) – The holographic sleeve of this limited-edition Chandon bottle reflects the deep blue and twinkling stars of the Napa night sky, making an eye-catching gift. For the first time, the holiday bottle will also be available in Magnum – perfect for sharing among family and friends this season.
  • Moët & Chandon Impérial – 150TH Anniversary Bottle (suggested retail $47.99) – 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.
  • Dom Perignon Vintage 2008 Lenny Kravitz Limited Edition (suggested retail $190) – 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

RARETIES & COLLECTORS’ GIFTS

  • Glenmorangie Signet ($184) – A lifetime’s worth of ideas and ambitions have been captured and bottled in Glenmorangie Signet. The richest scotch in Glenmorangie’s range, it defies convention at each sip. One for the connoisseur.
  • Ruinart Dom Ruinart Blanc 2007 ($139) –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

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Hennessy VSOP Privilege
Inspired by a cognac created in 1817 in response to a request from the future king of England, George IV, Hennessy V.S.O.P Privilège has built its reputation across nearly 2 centuries. Today Hennessy V.S.O.P Privilège has become established as the world’s favorite VSOP Cognac, and is recognized for its harmonious and well-structured blend.
$59.99

Hennessy V.S.O.P Privilège ‘Oh So Classic Cocktails’ Mixology Kit
Hennessy’s new ‘Oh So Classic Cocktails’ Mixology Kit celebrates the Golden Age of Cocktails with a sophisticated mixology offering perfect for the Cognac lover and cocktail connoisseur. The limited-edition kit features all the tools to create the perfect Sazerac: 750ml bottle, recipe, classic cocktail stirring glass and an elegant bar spoon.
Available at retailers nationwide – $60

Hennessy X.O Ice Experience Gift Set
An essential addition to any spirit aficionado’s bar cart, the Hennessy X.O Ice Experience Gift Set features a 750ml bottle and unique gift box that transforms into a modern ice bucket perfect for serving X.O over ice while entertaining. Created in 1870 by Maurice Hennessy for the enjoyment of his family and friends, Hennessy X.O was the first “Extra Old” Cognac ever invented that established the category. When served over ice, the subtle flavors of Hennessy X.O are released for a multi-faceted, sensorial taste experience.
Available at retailers nationwide – $200

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.
$225.

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.
This refined expression of our original Tennessee Whiskey is twice charcoal mellowed to be luxuriously smooth and extra matured in golden-hued maple barrels for a rich, warm finish.
Available only in select markets around the world. Flavors of oak, honey, maple, and fruit.  $85.95


Uncle Nearest 1856 Premium Aged Whiskey
Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey is inspired by the best whiskey-maker the world never knew, the first African-American master distiller on record in the US, Nathan “Nearest” Green. Considered the Godfather of Tennessee Whiskey, it was Green who first taught a young orphaned Jack Daniels how to distill whiskey all those years ago.
Today, to honor this incredible man, Green’s legacy has been bottled in the form of Uncle Nearest 1856 Premium Aged Whiskey. The spicy caramel with hints of maple taste of this award-winning whiskey are delicious neat, over ice, or mixed up in a cocktail. Age: Blend of 8-11 YO whiskey. $59.95

Angel’s Envy Rye
Angel’s Envy Rye Finished in Rum Barrels is genuinely unique and worthy of Master Distiller Lincoln Henderson’s legacy. The taste profile of rye whiskey was a perfect fit for a rum cask finish. After sampling over 100 rums to find the right flavor to complement rye whiskey, the team’s decision was unanimous. $89.99

Angel’s Envy Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey 2019 Cask Strength
Ranked the “Best Spirit in the World” by Spirit Journal in 2013, Angel’s Envy Cask Strength Bourbon Finished in Port Barrels is unlike any whiskey you’ve ever tried. This year just over 14,000 bottles were released. Even at 122.4 proof, every sip is worth savoring. A remarkably complex spirit, enjoy it neat or with just a splash of water to release the flavor nuances. $199.99

 

LaphroaigLaphroaig 10 Year Old
Laphroaig 10 Year Old is the best recognized of all Islay malts and is Laphroaig’s flagship expression. Laphroaig 10 Year Old’s unmatched quality and superior taste of traditional Islay peat smoke and salty undertones are characteristic of all Laphroaig single malts, which has made it a perennial favorite of critics and aficionados all over the world. $49.99

Laphroaig Lore — For Dads Who Like Their Spirits Strong + Rich
As its name suggests, Laphroaig Lore was created by distillery manager, John Campbell, to honor the passing of knowledge, skill and tradition from generation to generation of Laphroaig distillery managers and custodians. Rich and deep with distinctive smoke, peat and seaside minerality, the expression is unmistakably Laphroaig and the richest of all Laphroaig expressions. $149.99

CHAMPAGNE
Luxury Champagne House Bollinger has an undisputed reputation for crafting powerful, sophisticated and complex Pinot Noir-forward wines, makes a precious gift.

 

 

Bollinger Special Cuvée NV
A true icon among non-vintage Champagnes, 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

Bollinger La Grande Année 2008
A true wine lover’s Champagne, La Grande Année is only produced when the harvest reaches a perfect balance. The 2008 harvest resulted in a wine of infinite depth, concentration and freshness. Made of roughly two-thirds Pinot Noir and one-third Chardonnay, the liquid ferments entirely in oak barrels, then undergoes a second fermentation – under cork instead of crown capsule and spends over 9 years on the lees. Every bottle then has to be hand-riddled and hand-disgorged. The entire process prioritizes quality over efficiency, a hallmark of the House’s iconic luscious style. The resulting core flavors of pastry and candied orange and aforementioned aromas of honey, gingerbread and cinnamon make for a effervescent finish on the palate and the ultimate Champagne. $170.

 

MEZCAL

CreyenteCreyente Mezcal Joven is an unprecedented union of two 100% Espadín agave mezcals from two Oaxaca regions: the rich soils of Tlacolula and the wild, mountainous terrain of Yautepec. It was created by Pedro Mateo and Mijail Zarate, a pair of legendary mezcaleros with individual styles who worked together on this ultra-premium blend.
Available in select U.S. Markets
$49.99

TEQUILA

Jose Cuervo Reserva de la Familia is a tradition passed down through 10 generations of the Jose Cuervo family line, resulting in one of the finest extra-añejo tequila ever made.
The extra-añejo blending process creates an incredibly different tequila than anything else available, with the end liquid more akin to a fine Scotch or an excellent Cognac.  Each year, the Jose Cuervo family hand-picks a Mexican artist to adorn the wooden box each bottle comes in, and this year’s selection features the work of Melanie Smith, who is an internationally renowned, avant-garde artist from Mexico City. Check out Cuervo.com for more information.
Treasured as a collector’s item, Reserva de la Familia is the perfect gift for tequila- and art-lovers alike, and available on www.reservadelafamilia.com at a suggested retail price of $150 for 750ml.1800 Milenio1800 Tequila Milenio 
1800 Milenio is a super premium extra-aged tequila, finished in French Cognac barrels and also what we like to call, “tequila for the whisky drinker.”  Milenio comes from 250 years of family traditions and eleven generations of Expert Tequileros and represents the best of avant-garde aging and distillation techniques. It’s Premium extra-aged  Añejo  tequila, matured for forty months in American Oak barrels. Surprisingly balanced, soft and unique flavor with notes of vanilla, cinnamon and caramel.
$225.00

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DELEÓN Platinum Tequila
DeLeón Platinum Tequila is a provocative Blanco with a rich, complex agave honey that is slow-fermented and twice-distilled.  Exquisite highland agaves are slowly roasted in traditional ovens for a subtle taste profile with a whisper of sweet agave, citrus, warm spice and smooth vanilla on the finish.
$60.


Don-Julio-1942-Tequila hombre magazineDON 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.
$125.
www.donjulio.com

WINES

Marshall Davis Pinot Noir
For the dad who is serious about his wine, gifting him a bottle of the new Marshall Davis 2016 Cask Series Pinot Noir is a no-brainer. This unique wine, made from one single bottling from one large format barrel, is sure to impress him. On the nose are hints of truffle, coffee with cream, Christmas spice, and dark cherry. On the palate, you can expect notes of deep red fruit, tobacco, and a silky texture. $45.

ACCESSORIES

Treat yourself or that extra special someone to an exceptionally unique, luxurious and limited-edition gift this holiday season – the Crown Royal Blazer.
In partnership with renowned celebrity designer ALBA, Crown Royal presents the Crown Royal Blazer. The hand-stitched blazer is inspired by Crown Royal XR Extra Rare, the brand’s rarest whisky which is expected to run out very soon. The blazer features rich tones of gold and royal blue and embodies the sophisticated character of Crown Royal XR Extra Rare from the now-closed LaSalle Distillery. Much like the whisky it celebrates, the bespoke blazer is a carefully crafted collector’s item for the luxurious, modern individual.
The Crown Royal Blazer is now available for purchase in limited quantity for a limited time only – see HERE for link.

The ultimate Flaviar Home Bar
The Flaviar Bar includes everything necessary to start a home bar, a bar cart handcrafted in Europe and assembled here in the US, and quality barware and glassware for mixing up and serving drinks. It is available fully stocked with The Flaviar Awards 2019 winners if you want to from zero to awesome home bar in just a few days.

The Flaviar Bar includes:

1 x Bar Cart stunning industrial design, handcrafted in Europe and assembled in the US, including a pleated, hand-polished concrete plate which is a work of art. There is an option to personalize the bar with a name plate.

Plus, premium Barware & Glassware

  • 2 x whisky tumblers
  • 2 x Glencairn whisky nosing glasses
  • 2 x martini glasses
  • Rose gold shaker
  • Rose gold bar spoon
  • Rose gold jigger
  • Rose gold strainer
  • Mixing glass

The Flaviar Bar is $759 fully stocked, or $489 without the bottles (10% discount for Flaviar members) https://www.flaviar.com/flaviar-bar

The gift that keeps on giving: Flaviar annual membership
This is the gift that keeps on giving. Give your Dad the keys to a modern-day speakeasy, providing exclusive access to the finest and rarest spirits out there. Membership includes a quarterly spirits delivery designed to help him discover new favorites, there’s a tasting box with 3 x vials of fine spirits plus he can choose 1 full size premium bottle per quarter to keep his home bar well stocked. Just make sure you pop round, once in a while, to enjoy the spoils for a real win-win.

Joining this members-only spirits community also allows your Dad access to The Vault, where all the super hard to find spirits are hiding, first dibs on extremely limited run private bottlings and to be treated to a range of bespoke tastings and events.
$300 per year or $95.00 per quarter
www.flaviar.com/gift-ideas

 

 

kingbottleKingsBottle: Wine and Beverage Coolers
Traditionally, there have been wine connoisseurs and beer connoisseurs, which means two different storage temperatures. KingsBottle is proud to break this tradition with their innovative dual temperature wine and beverage coolers. Now you can enjoy an icy cold beer or a gently chilled bottle of wine all from the same unit.
So whether dad is a wine, beer or soda drinker, KingsBottle has the right beverage cooler.  Load-bearing, strong and non-warping hard wood designer shelves optimized for maximum bottle capacity and designed with standard Bordeaux, Pinot Noir, Riesling, and Champagne/Sparkling Wine bottles in mind
$4,495.

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