Presents Perfect: 12 Best Alcoholic Gifts For 2020
Unusual whiskies, holiday eggnog, an art deco gin, and more
Struggling to finish your Christmas shopping? You can never go wrong with a boozy present, especially if it’s a special bottle that tells the recipient you made an effort picking it out for him or her. Well, we can help! These 12 drinks are each special in their own way. Browse through the gallery below, and we’re sure you’ll find that perfect bottle for the person you’re thinking of.
A spirited Christmas!
A spirited Christmas!
Santa Ana Gin
“This beautiful new gin is vacuum distilled in the Charente region in France to expertly extract four key Philippine botanicals: ylang ylang, alpinia, calamansi and dalandan. Delicate floral top notes and a fresh tropical citrus palate evoke the nostalgia of a smoky tropical champagne room. The beautiful art deco bottle evokes the glamorous days of the Santa Ana Cabaret, a 1920s musical playground for Manileños of its time." A new product by the Bleeding Hearts Rum Co. Follow @santaanagin on Instagram. (Photo by @santaanagin on Instagram).
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ARC Lava Rock Vodka
Best known for its world class gin, ARC produced this sophisticated vodka that celebrates the best flavors of the Philippine archipelago. It’s made with the same French wheat as the gin, but is a cleaner and softer netural spirit. It’s copper distilled in small batches then naturally filtered over lava rocks from the Taal and Mayon Volcanoes, resulting in a smooth, clean, crisp spirit with a hint of minerality. A beautiful drink. [Photo by @fullcircledistillers]
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Crows Nest Agrikultura Rum
Josemari Cuervo is famous for his gin, but his new rum is just as impressive. Made from fresh-pressed sugarcane juice and unaged, with no added sugar, this is a “naked” white rum untainted by any compound or flavor other than the sugarcane itself. It’s made in the Agricole style of the French Carribbean, but with a slightly sweeter palate that even rum newbies will enjoy. For more information, follow @crowscraftbrewing on Instagram. [Photo by @crowscraftbrewing]
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Mortlach Whisky
An unusual Speyside whisky, Mortlach Whisky is dark and complex with rich notes that earn it its name “the Beast of Dufftown.” Its depth of flavor contrasts with the usual light-bodied Speyside whiskies and is due to an “enigmatic distillation process that unleashes the primal essence of Scottish water and malt.” The result is a beastly whisky with full bodied flavors without the big smoke. Get a Mortlach 12, 16 or 20 this Christmas.
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The Sexton Single Malt Irish Whiskey
This recently-released single malt is aged in old sherry butts, resulting in a gorgeous dark gold liquid with a pronounced sherry influence, the fruity aromas of peach and apricots, notes of candied citrus zest, and the dried fruit of raisin and fig. It’s produced in the Bushmills, the only distillery in Northern Ireland. [Photo: @thesextonph on Instagram]
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Holiday Eggnog
Habitués of The Curator will remember how they would place a small glass of eggnog in front of every guest in the holiday season. This year, their Holiday Eggnog is all about hope. Buy a bottle of eggnog made with Maker's Mark Whisky, celebrate a happy tradition, while knowing that all proceeds will go to support the Philippine Red Cross. Give the gift of hope and love. Keep updated by following @thecurator on Instagram. [Photo: @thecurator]
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Christmas Beer
A special beer made just for Christmas? Yes please! Mitchell’s Backyard Brewery’s Christmas Beer is a sweet, malty winter warmer infused with real cinnamon. A special Yule treat. You might also want to try their American Sunrise Pale Ale which just won Chairman’s Selection for American IPA in the Asia Beer Championship 2020. Follow @mitchellsbackyardbrewery on Instagram. [Photo: @mitchellsbackyardbrewery]
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Our Gram’s Apple Pie and Holiday Spirits
This Christmassy duo is the perfect stocking stuffer. Our Gram’s Apple Pie is a warm and cozy cocktail that combines oaky Scotch, Christmas spices, and red juicy apples that is wonderful served warm or cold. Holiday Spirit is a fresh take on the Old Fashioned, with roasted houjicha-infused sake and shochu for that extra punch. It’s roasty, toasty and boozy. Follow @someyoung.ph on Instagram. [Photo: @someyoung.ph]
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Rudolph's Secret Stash
The ready-to-drink kit we want beneath our tree, Rudolph’s Secret Stash is a 500-ml bottled cocktail of your choice (select from the menu), with a jigger, garnish, the famous RRR coasters, limited edition stickers and a personalized Christmas card. Love it. Only from @runrabbitrun.ph. Follow them on Instagram for more details. [Photos: @runrabbitrun.ph]
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TATSURIKI Daiginjo Blue Dragon Sake
A classic Daiginjo sake that represents the height and elegance of Japanese brewing traditions, this is a delicate semi-dry sake with a light nose of honeysuckle, melon musk and anise. With a light to medium body, velvety feel, and beautiful depth of flavor. [Photo: Sake Society].
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AMABUKI Junmai Ginjo Strawberry Yeast Namasake
An unusual sake, this is brewed using the yeast of isolated flowers of strawberry plants to gain harmonious sweetness and acidity reminiscent of fresh strawberries. Best served chilled, but can also be served warm. [Photo: Sake Society}
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Dashfire Mole Cocktail Bitters
For the true connoisseur, search for a rare bottle with interesting provenance, or a unique handcrafted spirit like this wonderfully chocolate, spicy and slightly savory bitters infused with the traditional flavors of Mexican mole. It’s perfectly designed to complement tequila- and mezcal-based drinks. Find more rare bottles, books and bar paraphernalia at @thespiritslibrary or call (0917) 160-1162.
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