Many people have completely transformed their lifestyles, changed life plans, and embarked on new careers over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic. Others stuck with their current jobs / businesses and made it through the hurdles. Overall, we have all been through a lot of changes that have impacted many people physically and mentally. Individuals worldwide have been day-dreaming about spending some relaxing time with friends and family during the holidays, kicking back on a chaise lounge and binge-watching holiday films, and catching up in general with loved ones.
If you happen to enjoy this vacation time with a drink or two, you’ve come to the right place. Whether you plan to sip a red next to a roaring fire or have a safe Zoom call with some fun cocktails, check out this list of tasty liquors from high-quality brands. They will make great gifts for business colleagues and associates. We also listed some delicious treats that will be fun to try. Be sure to have a great time and imbibe responsibly.
Seven Sisters Scones
This holiday season — after another year of societal angst — give loved ones, colleagues and neighbors something warm, savory and, yes, even nourishing. Seven Sisters Scones, the celebrated bakery in Atlanta that ships nationwide within 24 hours, now offers handmade, gluten-free, vegan artisanal scones. All Seven Sisters Scones are wrapped individually to avoid cross-contamination and provide extra freshness. These vegan, gluten-free flavors include: Banana Chocolate Chip, Blueberry, Cinnamon Coffee Cake Banana Chocolate Chip, Blueberry, Cinnamon Coffee Cake, Sweet Potato & Cardamom, and Cranberry Orange.
The company, which has been featured in Forbes and Good Housekeeping and on The Today Show, is known for its more than 100 savory and sweet scones in modern, creative flavors, such as Fig and Goat Cheese and Strawberry Champagne, whipped with real bubbly! Order Seven Sisters Scones and brighten someone’s day during the holidays with these delectable baked treats.
UN’SWEET White – Pinot Grigio 3 Pack
There is no need to break low-sugar lifestyle habits when drinking wine. UN’SWEET White – Pinot Grigio 3 Pack is a fabulous gift for your health-conscious friend. This everyday, easy-drinking Pinot Grigio has no added sugar. Its delightful fresh fruity taste offers a hint of pear, honeysuckle, and fig. Smooth and crisp, it’s served chilled and will be a great accompaniment to pleasant holiday convos. UN’SWEET is female founded and co-owned, by Tracy Tutor and the Scandinavian fashion and PR pros Lisa Agerman and Malin Eklund. UN’SWEET White – Pinot Grigio 3 Pack is $39.
Bake Me A Wish!
From timeless favorites like cheerfully-decorated JUMBO Holiday Cupcakes to festively-fashioned cookies like the Snowman and Candy Cane Cookie Tins to a brand new deluxe dessert assortment like The Astor Hatbox filled to the brim with mouthwatering gourmet treats, Bake Me A Wish!, the highest ranked online bakery provider for consumers and corporate clients, has your entire gift list covered for the holidays!
Featured at the top is the Gingerbread Snack Box, priced at $42. This snack box of sweets contains four decadent gourmet brownies (chocolate peppermint, gingerbread, cookies and cream and marble cheesecake), six refreshing chocolate peppermints and 10 chocolate Santas. As the sweet finale, they include 4 festive holiday snowman and candy cane cookies. Each snack box includes a personalized greeting card.
Along with the amazing gifts, you can bring a fresh-baked gourmet pie to your upcoming holiday dinner. Featured above is the flavorful Classic Pumpkin Pie. Bake Me a Wish’s lineup of indulgent pies also includes the warm Country Apple Pie, featuring Hudson Valley, New York’s freshest apples, Dutch Apple Pie, and Classic Pecan Pie. You can also try out their decadent Caramel Apple Cake. These delicious desserts are perfect for connecting family and friends near and far by offering next-day delivery.
Bake Me A Wish!’s delicious and divinely crafted collection lets us focus on what matters most, connecting with your loved ones both near and far. The leading national online gourmet gifting company has a very reliable overnight delivery service. The company offers virtual gift certificates for corporate gifters who cannot decide what to send. 5% of all purchases will go to support veterans this holiday season. To order a gourmet bakery gift for family and friends for the holidays, visit www.bakemeawish.com.
Stellum Spirits Rye & Bourbon Whiskeys
Stellum Spirits is bringing whiskey into the modern age with simple, elegant blends. The new brand is produced by Barrell Craft Spirits® (BCS), the award-winning independent blender and bottler of unique aged, cask-strength sourced whiskey and rum. Stellum strives to improve the flavor, process and ideals of traditional American whiskeys. The flagship Rye & Bourbon whiskeys, which are blended and finished cask-strength (no water added), were designed to be clean and straightforward — right down to the bottle design. The Bourbon & Rye were awarded Gold and Double Gold at this year’s prestigious San Francisco World Spirits Competition. Stellum Bourbon™ is bottled at 114.98 proof (57.49% ABV) while Stellum Rye™ is bottled at 116.24 proof (58.12% ABV). The whiskeys are available nationally + online via Mash & Grape. SRP is $55 each.
Vanderpump Tasting Trio
This trio of tasty wines provides options for a variety of palettes! Vanderpump Rose is a pale rose, peach color. The wine has an elegant nose with delicate red currant and hints of pepper as well as sweet citrus. On the palate, it reveals a touch of strawberry, tangerine and peach in a dry, classic style. A second delectable wine in the trio is Vanderpump Sonoma Coast Chardonnay. This chardonnay has a brilliant straw color. One will taste lemon and citrus lined with floral notes and hints of brioche and toast. It is bright and crisp with perfectly balanced acidity and minerality, followed by an elegant refreshing finish. The third amazing wine of the trio is Vanderpump Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon. A deep ruby color and rich hue, it’s complex with dark fruit flavors. This cabernet sauvignon contains lush tannins with a long, elegant finish. The Vanderpump Tasting Trio will make a fabulous gift for the wine extraordinaire and is $65 (also sold separately).
The Bitter Housewife
Have a friend in mind who wants to explore cocktail recipes or a loved one who wants to cut back on drinking? The Bitter Housewife has the perfect gifts! A Portland-based cocktail bitters manufacturer, their Bitters are alcohol-based, carefully crafted from whole botanicals, and handcrafted in small batches with only the best ingredients. Their Bitters & Soda is crafted with the best natural ingredients, zero alcohol, zero sugar, and no artificial coloring or flavoring.
The Cocktail Bitters Full Set set includes one 100 ml bottle of Old Fashioned Aromatic, Cardamom, Orange, Grapefruit, Lime Coriander, and Barrel-Aged Bitters. Getting one of each of The Bitter Housewife’s bitters is the perfect set, so no matter what flavor they choose, it’ll blend perfectly into any drink. It is $98.
Another great gift option is the 3 Month Pre-Paid Gift Subscription. Choose from Aromatic, Orange, or Grapefruit flavor in either 12-pk or 24-pk size. A pack will be sent once a month for the next three months. The first shipment includes a card telling them all about their Bitters & Soda, so they know what they’ve got coming. The last shipment will give them a chance to continue the subscription on their own. This subscription is $108 – $216.
Ron Barcelo Gift Sets
Toast to the holidays with Ron Barceló Rum. Founded by Julian Barceló in 1930 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, the brand quickly gained popularity throughout the Dominican Republic, and was soon exported internationally throughout the Caribbean, Europe and the Americas. The brand’s world-class portfolio of award-winning rums includes Barceló Imperial Premium Blend 30 Aniversario, Barceló Imperial Onyx, Barceló Imperial, Barceló Gran Añejo and Barceló Añejo.
Today, Ron Barceló is the #1 exported dark rum in the world, available in more than 70 countries worldwide, is a leading brand in Spain and Chile, and continues to expand its superior quality product around the globe with bottle prices ranging from $15.99 – $99.99. Bring cheer this holiday to friends and family with Ron Barceló Imperial Gift Set for $32.99 and Barceló Imperial Onyx Gift Set for $42.99. Visit https://ronbarcelo.com/.
Sugarwish
People love the chance to choose their own gifts considering they don’t often get the chance to do so. Whether you have relatives across the country you won’t be seeing for the holidays or if your company has gone completely remote, one deliciously innovative company has your back. Sugarwish provides the opportunity to send a sweet e-gift that will delight your loved ones and colleagues. You can now send employees, colleagues or customers treats in an instant (that they get to choose!) no matter if they are working remotely or not.
Here’s how it works: A Sugarwish starts with a recipient’s quick trip to a delightful online treat shoppe that includes an ever-expanding selection of yummy treats: Candy, Cotton Candy, Snacks, Cookies, Gourmet Popcorn, Dog Treats (Sugar-WOOF), and a new Beverage Line (Coffee/Tea offering). They get to choose their top picks from a delectable and delicious assortment of goodies! Sugarwish delivers their customized gift directly to them, making it the ultimate way to send the fun to them that they are guaranteed to enjoy. In addition to email, a Sugarwish can be sent via text, Facebook, Snapchat, Slack — or any messaging app. They have a partnership with Make-A-Wish that adds a pay-it-forward option for Sugarwish corporate customers that allows gift recipients the choice to donate their gifts to Make-A-Wish. Sugarwish gifts start at $22 shipped and are available at www.sugarwish.com.
1924 Double Black Bourbon Barrel Aged Cabernet Sauvignon
Layered with suggestions of blackberry, vanilla and warm spice with notes reminiscent of Bourbon, the 1924 Double Black Bourbon Barrel Aged Cabernet Sauvignon brings caramel, butterscotch and charred oak flavors to the tip of your tongue. All 1924 wines are under $20, including this cab, and can be delivered through online retailers such as Wine.com and Drizly for ultimate gifting convenience and deliciousness this holiday season. Share a glass with colleagues while making plans for the new year. This is sure to be a holiday favorite.
ABERFELDY Single Malt Scotch Whisky Limited Edition
Initially spending 18 years in a combination of 1st fill bourbon, rechar and refill casks, the new limited edition single malt Scotch whisky from ABERFELDY is sure to entice the whisky/scotch lovers! This one-of-a-kind liquor has undergone a finishing period in Côte Rôtie French wine casks, which offer sensuous silky textures that caress the palate. Translating to “Roasted Slope” and the birthplace of the Syrah, Côte Rôtie casks provide a luscious sipping experience with notes of rich, fruity raspberry, lingonberry and red currents smothered in honey.The exceptionally crafted whisky also has notes of candied citrus peel, which bring balance before mellowing to a smooth vanilla and butterscotch sweetness.
Bottled in small quantities, each exceedingly rare expression in the brand’s Exceptional Cask/Limited Edition Release Series has been hand-selected by Malt Master Stephanie Macleod for its remarkable qualities. Stephanie carefully monitored maturation and flavor development in the casks until the desired flavor profile had been achieved. A prestigious area in France known for rare wines in high demand and revered for their power and elegance, Côte Rôtie casks were used to complement and elevate the signature character of ABERFELDY, not mask it. ABERFELDY 18 Year Old Limited Edition is available for purchase at Total Wine & More as well as liquor retailers nationwide.
Unshackled 2020 Sauvignon Blanc
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, Unshackled 2020 Sauvignon Blanc is 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! It is $27.
Unshackled Red Blend 2019
Unshackled Red Blend 2019 is 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, consider gifting Unshackled Red Blend 2019 to someone looking to try out a new, unexpected red. It is $30.
2019 The Prisoner Cabernet Sauvignon
Made in the same iconic style as the cult-classic Red Blend, this Cabernet Sauvignon features concentrated dark fruit flavors for a lush, full mouthfeel. On the nose, aromas of black cherry and ripe plum mix with vanilla and baking spice. Gift a bottle to the in-laws, or enjoy with friends over a rich, home-cooked meal. 2019 The Prisoner Cabernet Sauvignon is $55.
2019 The Prisoner Chardonnay
Made of Chardonnay, Roussanne, and Gewürztraminer grapes, this wine is bursting with aromas of vanilla, crème brûlée, and baked apple. Full-bodied and rich, this Chardonnay integrates flavors of pineapple and toasted oak for a smooth finish — a perfect gift for those who prefer a white, and pairs smoothly with holiday party hors d’oeuvres! 2019 The Prisoner Chardonnay is $40.
Mount Veeder Winery 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon
Mount Veeder Winery 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon features flavors of mocha and baking spices while highlighting notes of ripened blackberry and cherry preserves that mirrors the warm lattes we’ll be drinking earlier in the day. This deep red wine emits aromas of black cherry, black plum, and caramel with hints of dried sage and cedar. With the wine’s complex flavors and balanced acidic finish, this Cabernet Sauvignon is the perfect wine to pair with roast beef around the holiday table, or to gift to loved ones in December. It is available for purchase on the Mount Veeder Winery’s website. Mount Veeder Winery 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon is $55.
Double Diamond 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon
Double Diamond 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon is a rich, character-driven cabernet that boasts aromas of Mexican chocolate, nutmeg, and violets. A harmonious integration of decadent fruit, and exotic spice components, this wine features flavorful notes of black currant, blackberry reduction, and allspice, creating a sleek and voluptuous sensation with silky and smooth tannins to make for a refined, complex structure. It is available for purchase on the brand’s website. Double Diamond 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon is $80.
Ruby by Double Diamond and Joe Doucet
Ruby is inspired by the alliterative Ds and the overlapping diamonds on the wine’s label; the piece’s form incorporates two D-shaped, interlocking faces that elevate and showcase the bottle. Joe’s inspiration and design of this holder is in line with his other home designs, which continuously search for streamlined, elegant, and innovative solutions that often seek to improve everyday life Joe’s creative, interdisciplinary work has been sought after by brands as diverse as Montblanc, Reebok, Whirlpool and Theory, among others. Ruby will be available for purchase through Double Diamond’s website. Ruby by Double Diamond and Joe Doucet is $225.
WESAKE
Sake aficionados will adore receiving cans of WESAKE! Born out of a love for a truly impressive beverage, this new Junmai Ginjo sake was created in partnership with a 280-year-old Japanese brewer. It’s served in an accessible and approachable canned format. The team behind WESAKE seeks to get consumers exploring the unique space that sake fills: less acidic than wine, lighter than beer and gentler than spirits.
Like all sakes in the Junmai category, WESAKE is made with only four simple ingredients: rice, water, yeast and koji (a Japanese fermentation starter). WESAKE begins in the rice fields of Tagocho, Japan, where rice grains are carefully grown by local farmers for six months. The rice is then transported to the brewery in Kobe, Japan, an area famous for sake brewing given its climate and pristine water sources. It is brewed Junmai Ginjo style because it’s elegant enough for seasoned sake drinkers, but also bright, fun and easy for all those who are starting to drink it. This simple sip joins the market as a “better for you beverage” designed to be enjoyed at rooftop parties, small gatherings, nights out and well, just about anywhere. It’s best consumed chilled and meant to be shared with family and friends. These non-GMO, vegan, gluten-free, 200ml cans clock in at 13% ABV, with an SRP of $18.99 for a four-pack. WESAKE products are currently available in NY, CA, CT and GA and DTC.
Babe 100 Rosé
Meet Babe 100, the newest edition to Babe Wine’s lineup of canned wines. This rosé is light and refreshing like a seltzer, with only 100 calories and zero grams of sugar, but it’s actually wine! With the crisp and delicious taste, 100 calories and 6.9% ABV, what’s not to love? Each can of Babe 100 is equal to one full glass of wine and is perfect to grab and go for any occasion, and its lavender can is easy on the eyes. Babe 100 Rosé is $9.99.
Cutwater Holiday Mixed Pack
Whether you’re counting down to your favorite holiday, the end of the year or simply from now until the weekend — Cutwater Spirits has you covered. Celebrate each day with a festive variety of 12 different real cocktails made with Cutwater’s own award-winning spirits. The Cutwater Holiday Mixed Pack is ready to be enjoyed no matter where the holiday spirit takes you!
Corralejo Tequila
Corralejo Tequila exemplifies Central Mexico’s rich culture, heritage and vibrant lifestyle. As one of the few tequilas produced in Guanajuato, Mexico, Corralejo’s deep roots and production methods are unique in the tequila industry. Made from only the finest agave, Corralejo Tequila’s flavor is rich, natural, and unsurpassed in quality and personality. Its line of authentic bottlings includes Corralejo Silver ($21.99), Corralejo Reposado ($25.99), Corralejo Añejo ($32.99) and Corralejo 1821 Extra Añejo ($129.99).
Tanteo Jalapeño Tequila
Tanteo harvests fresh peppers and infuses them with their overproof blanco tequila to create something truly unique. Carefully blended by CEO and Master Blender Neil Grosscup, in partnership with the cooperative of agave farmers at Destiladora Juanacatlan, Tanteo’s production process honors every detail, crafting a stand-out tequila that goes beyond the ordinary. Tanteo’s agave is grown and harvested in Mexico’s fertile La Cienega region, between the heavily farmed Altos (highlands) and Valles (lowlands) regions of tequila country. Picked at the peak of maturity, Tanteo’s agaves are cooked in brick ovens and distilled using traditional, small-batch methods.
Tanteo Jalapeño Tequila is made with 100% Blue Weber Agave Tequila, infused with fresh jalapeños. It is two times distilled by real people, and bottled by hand in Jalisco, Mexico. Tanteo Jalapeño Tequila is perfect for balanced and consistent Jalapeño Margaritas, and is $39.99.
Shiner 1909
Shiner 1909 is a new beer honoring Shiner Bock’s 112-year history. Every drop of Shiner beer is proudly brewed and bottled in Shiner, Texas at the same brewery founded in 1909 by a group of Czech and German settlers. Inspired by the simple ingredients Shiner’s brewers used in 1909 and made in small batches, Shiner 1909 is crafted with Heritage 2-row barley, Noble hops, Shiner’s proprietary lager yeast and water from the same artesian well the founders discovered over a century ago. The result is a light-bodied lager with a toasty aroma, rich malt flavor and a crisp, refreshing finish. Shiner 1909 is available in 6-bottle ($8.99) or 12-bottle ($14.99) packs.
Avaline Sparkling
Avaline Sparkling is one of the latest releases to join Cameron Diaz & Katherine Power’s line of clean wines made with organic grapes and without unnecessary extras. A dry, refreshing and effervescent bubbly, Avaline Sparkling is a blend of Xarel·lo, Macabeo and Parellada from Penedès, Spain. In the hands of the famed producer Raventos i Blanc, it is made in the traditional method and aged 18 months on the lees, doubling the minimum aging time required for other sparkling wines from this region. Avaline Sparkling is $26.
Vera Wang PARTY
Vera Wang PARTY is a premium Italian prosecco made for celebrating life’s moments, big and small. Vera Wang’s attention to detail has shaped every step of PARTY from grape to bottle. Designed to look chic on any table, the bottle is a sleek matte silver with “PARTY” in bold neon yellow letters exuding a modern, easy sensibility. The back of the bottle features an invitation to PARTY from Vera.To craft the prosecco Vera Wang looked to find a winemaker with both heritage and pedigree. She turned to the top winemaking region Piemonte, known for its sparkling wines, and to Araldica, producer of the best-selling Moscato in America. Vera Wang PARTY is crafted from 100% Glera grapes and boasts aromas of apple and stone fruit, citrus notes and fresh acidity on the palate, with a soft and fruity finish. This new prosecco offers a fresh perspective in the sparkling wine category with its crisp effervescence, coupled with a bold aesthetic and playful voice. Vera Wang PARTY is $25.
NÜTRL Cranberry Seltzer Variety Pack
Just in time for the holidays, NÜTRL Vodka Seltzer announced a limited-release cranberry variety pack featuring four flavors: Classic Cranberry, Cranberry Orange, Cranberry Grapefruit and Cranberry Apple. The seasonal pack is the first-ever all cranberry seltzer variety pack on the market and will be available throughout the 2021 holiday season in select markets. NÜTRL is a new-to-market light and refreshing vodka seltzer made with simple ingredients: vodka, seltzer and real fruit juice.
Cranberry cocktails are a crowd favorite festive beverage each season. This year, NÜTRL is upping the ante with not one, but four cranberry flavors in the variety pack. ‘Tis the season, which means it’s cranberry’s time to shine! NÜTRL Cranberry is a refreshing take on the seasonal classic Vodka Cranberry, making it the perfect gift and entertaining essential for all holiday festivities this year.
Made with simple ingredients — vodka, seltzer and real fruit juice — NÜTRL is light and refreshing with only 100 calories. The unequivocally real canned vodka seltzer is gluten free and includes no added sugar. NÜTRL Cranberry Vodka Seltzer presents at 4.5% ABV and is currently available in 10 states: NY, MA, NJ, RI, DE, FL, OH, ID, WI, CO and in select markets in: DC, MD, IL, AZ, WA, GA. In addition to the cranberry pack, NÜTRL also offers a 6-count variety core pack with flavors Raspberry, Watermelon and Pineapple. Starting in 2022, NÜTRL Vodka Seltzer’s core pack will be available nationwide.
TEN® Alkaline Spring Water
TEN® Alkaline Spring Water is spring water with electrolytes. Alkaline 10ph. They come in 12 fl. oz. cans (pack of 24). The price is $38.95. Visit www.tenspringwater.com.
