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December 1, 2021 By Jana Leave a Comment

Wine, Spirits, and Beer for 2021 Holiday Cheer

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Looking for pairing ideas for your holiday dinner? Housewarming gifts? We've got you covered with our Wine, Spirits, and Beer gift suggestions for the 2021 holiday season.
 
Wine, Spirits and Beer for 2020 Holiday Cheer
 

Wine, Spirits and Beer for 2021 Holiday Cheer

Need to shop for last-minute holiday gifts? Looking for the perfect wine pairing for your holiday meal? We've got options in our Wine, Spirits, and Beer for 2021 Holiday Cheer.

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Bespoke Bourbon Cream

Whiskey and cream naturally go so well together and this delicious spirit combines Black Button Distilling’s hand-finished Bourbon and local farm-fresh New York State cream for a drink that delights. Bourbon Cream is similar in concept to that of an Irish Cream but has a more complex flavor profile. The bourbon base creates that rich feel with a sweet vanilla and smooth caramel taste.

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Bare Bone Vodka

Bare Bone Vodka is carving out a new niche in the vodka category. While most other vodkas use only a single ingredient in distillation, Bare Bone Vodka, inspired by bourbon, created a unique, two-grain mash bill of Texas-grown corn and wheat. Handcrafted in Texas, this singular vodka is finished using a triple charcoal filtration for an enhanced smoothness of character. 

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Tanqueray London Dry Gin

Tanqueray London Dry Gin is made with an expertly crafted recipe that blends the four distinct botanicals of juniper, coriander, angelica, and licorice. The result is a perfectly balanced spirit that has a unique herbal quality and dry finish. Tanqueray has not only been recognized as a top-trending gin but also crowned the Bartenders’ Choice of Gin at the 2020 Drinks International awards, making this the 8th year in a row.

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Bladnoch Distillery

Bladnoch Distillery was established in 1817, making it the oldest working Scotch Whisky Distillery in the Lowlands. As the southernmost distillery in Scotland, it is commonly referred to as the ‘Queen of the Lowlands.’ Handcrafted using only the finest local ingredients such as the pristine water from the River Bladnoch that flows alongside the distillery to create a rich, flavourful whisky that is best savored. Bladnoch Single Malts are non-chill filtered to ensure the truest flavors shine through.

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Love Cork Screw

Love Cork Screw is the wine and lifestyle brand you bring to a game night with friends, the brand you introduce to board members at an annual gala, and the brand you experience for the first time at a couples' paint & sip event. We know that we are not your traditional wine but because of our deep commitment to providing quality, we are sure to quickly become one of your favorites!

Fundy Gin

You’ll find that Fundy is fundamentally delicious and one-of-a-kind. Produced with local botanicals and handpicked sundried dulse, Fundy Gin captures and conjures the unique, natural marine environment in which it is made – the Bay of Fundy – one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the world.

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Duke and Dame

With just 1g of Sugar per serving and served in a beautiful hand-painted bottle Duke & Dame (MSRP ranges by location $25-30) is a blend of 100% corn whiskeys including two-year aged Bourbon that was selected by Master Blenders. The flavors and characteristics of the individual whiskeys combine to emit notes of caramel and toffee with just a hint of oak and spice. Great straight up, in a shot, or mixed into a cocktail, a bottle of Duke & Dame’s salted caramel flavor will impress Whiskey and non-Whiskey lovers alike throughout the holiday season!  

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Ogden's Own Distillery

From the late 1800s to the mid-1900s setting foot off of the train in Ogden was often a life-changing experience for a transcontinental rail traveler. The train station sat as the root of the infamous Two-bit Street. "Any man's desire fulfilled for two bits." Two-bit/25th Street was a hedonist's paradise. With no trouble from the law, a man could gamble, drink bootleg liquor, spend time with an unfamiliar lady, smoke opium, or befall a worse fate.

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2018 Robert Biale Vineyards, Coombsville, R.W. Moore Vineyard Zinfandel

This is the oldest vineyard in Coombsville and amazingly enough–the region’s only Zinfandel. This 2018 vintage has a rich and creamy entry with dense aromas of dark plum, cotton candy, cured meats, and black and blue fruits. This wine is nicely balanced with deep mid-palate fruit, fresh acidity, and dusty tannins.

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2017 Alexander Valley Vineyards, Alexander Valley, Alexander School Reserve Zinfandel

On the nose, there are aromas of spicy dark fruits, plum, chocolate, dried cherries, graphite, blueberry, oak, and vanilla.  In the glass, there are rich flavors of dark fruits, spice, oak, vanilla, slight stone fruit, and chocolate.  While this is a big glass of wine, there is nice acidity and balance.  There is a long finish, giving you time to reflect on the Wetzel Family's history with Zinfandel. 
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2018 Hartford Family Winer, Russian River Valley, Fanucchi Wood Zinfandel

The 2018 Fanucchi-Wood Road Vineyard Zinfandel shows concentrated blackberry, black cherry, and anise aromas and flavors, along with black tea and silky chocolate notes on the finish. This vineyard consistently produces wines that are dense and concentrated with texture and power.

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2017 Grgich Hills, Napa Valley, Miljenko’s Old Vine Zinfandel

Our 2017 Miljenko’s Old Vine Zinfandel presents aromas of sweet and citrusy blood oranges, earthy rose hips, and floral gooseberries with undertones of dark chocolate and rich, spicy cardamom. On the palate, essences of fresh juicy plums and ripe red cherries give way to notes of cumin and bay leaves. This wine has a beautiful tannin structure that greets you warmly leading into a dense and soft finish that pleasantly lingers. Pair it with ćevapčići (Croatian sausages), rack of lamb, or steak sandwiches.

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2017 Lucienne Smith Vineyard Pinot Noir

Our 2017 Lucienne Smith Pinot Noir offers up elegant notes of raspberry, cherry, vanilla, and toast that carry through to sweet spice flavors on the palate. Soft yet structured, the wine is bright and fresh with medium acidity and a smooth finish.
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2018 Lucienne Doctor's Vineyard Pinot Noir

Beautiful aromas of blackberry and cherry accented with hints of sagebrush and clover. The wine’s vibrant acidity and smooth tannins lead to a silky structure and lingering finish.
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2018 Lucienne Lone Oak Vineyard Pinot Noir

An intensely aromatic wine with notes of vibrant red cherry and earthy mushrooms, followed by hints of bay leaf and black pepper. The complexity continues on the palate with flavors of fresh handpicked cherries, hints of vanilla, and a toasty oak finish.
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2018 Hahn SLH Pinot Noir

The 2018 SLH Pinot Noir offers aromas of cherry, ripe strawberry, and pomegranate with hints of white pepper and toasty oak. An explosion of red fruit including strawberry, cherry, and raspberry welcome the palate, finishing with a touch of earthy notes, refined tannins, and a soft mouthfeel.
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Rías Baixas: Albariño Martin Codax

The Martín Códax Rías Baixas Albariño is delicate and medium-bodied with a crisp, dry finish. 

On the palate, flavors of pear, passion fruit, ripe apple, peach, and lemon zest are framed by bright minerality and hints of spice. Attractive floral aromatics and brisk acidity make this a versatile, food-friendly wine. 

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Rías Baixas: Albariño Leira Pondal

Intense and complex nose where floral and menthol notes very characteristic of our vineyards appear are also combined with an elegant mineral note, as well as citrus and white fruit touches. The palate is medium-bodied sweet, while fresh, fruity notes and very nice balsamic notes, which give a long and pleasant finish. It combines well with fish, seafood, and sushi, as well as pasta and white meats.

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Rías Baixas: Albariño Castro Martin

Distinct salty minerality on the nose, and an array of pure, clean, limpid white fruit aromas. The palate almost shimmers with tang and vibrancy, and although it has a steely precision, it is balanced by fruit with a peachy, pear-like quality and backed by a vivid streak of lemon and mineral acidity.

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Sada Wine

Our mission is to explore the full potential of winemaking in the birthplace of wine by producing the highest quality wines from our vineyards, using both the European and the ancient Georgian traditional Qvevri methods and sharing them with wine lovers around the world.

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Fetzer Shaly Loam Gewürztraminer

The heady aromatics and exotic layers of rich fruit flavor in our Gewurztraminer deliver just the right touch of sweetness to complement this decadent dessert.

Pair with BREAD PUDDING WITH APPLES, PRUNES, AND WALNUTS

2018 Gran Reserva Serie Riberas Carmenere

Intense, purple-red in color with fragrant aromas of blueberries, damson plums, chocolate, and a hint of white pepper. Dense, rich texture on the palate highlighting favors of black fruits, with soft, sweet tannins and a good finish.

Pairs with mushrooms and pork.

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2019 Casillero del Diablo Carmenere

This variety disappeared from its place of origin in Médoc, north of Bordeaux, France following the phylloxera outbreak in the 19th century. It reappeared in Chile at the end of the 20th Century. In Casillero del Diablo Carmenere is smooth and delicate with intense color, smooth, round tannins, and attractive aromas of black currant and chocolate. Ideal with aged cheese.

High West American Prairie Bourbon Whiskey

High West American Prairie Barrel-Aged Bourbon Whiskey is a complex blend of straight bourbons, producing an aromatic whiskey that is rich and earthy on the palate. This American bourbon showcases well-balanced flavors of candy corn, honey nougat, and sweet cornbread biscuits, with a finish of vanilla and caramel apple. A blend of straight bourbons aged from 2 to 13 years in charred white oak barrels, its balanced body is also ideal for mixing a Manhattan or countless other whiskey cocktails. This aromatic bourbon whiskey is a perfect complement to holiday dinners and New Year's Eve celebrations. This bottle of whiskey helps preserve the West - for each one sold, High West donates a portion of its after-tax profits to the American Prairie Reserve.

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TILL American Wheat Vodka

Vodka made from famous Kansas wheat distilled in the heartland. We craft our vodka from wheat–that only makes sense. The result is a hint of creaminess and warmth that is superb in a mixed drink or on its own. After all, a day of hard work deserves a smooth finish.

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The Dublin Liberties Whiskey Copper Alley 10 Years Single Malt Irish Whiskey

This 10-year-old single malt is abounding with sweet aromas of delicate honey & powdered sugar with floral notes of apple blossom & red fruits. The whiskey has been finished in 30-year-old sherry casks – these huge European oak casks imbue deep fruit notes of baked plums, ripe red grapes & give the liquid its deep amber hue. The flavor is rounded out by gorgeous notes of oak & golden syrup before a long lingering finish of rich, dark chocolate. Try this straight up, with just a drop of water to release its aromas.

George Remus Single Barrel Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Named after the legendary "King of the Bootleggers,” George Remus is made by MGP Ingredients at their historic Lawrenceburg, Indiana. George Remus Straight Bourbon Whiskey is a high-rye blend of bourbon whiskies, aged over four years, with a hint of vanilla, a maple aroma, and sweet-yet-characteristic rye. George Remus captures a timeless flavor profile that over-delivers on rich, bourbon character. This bourbon lives up to its legacy and is a great value for the holidays.

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Old Elk Blended Straight Bourbon

The key to our bourbon is our high malted barley content in our mashbill. By investing in our bourbon and using four times more malted barley than traditional recipes, we’ve created a non-traditional bourbon that generates sweet and light components. The malted barley combined with the spicy essence of clove from the rye, and the classic rich bourbon character from the corn, amounts to a robust and smooth taste profile.

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Nooku Bourbon Cream

Nooku Bourbon Cream is the only spirit of its kind, made with only real bourbon and real cream. It is not considered a "cream liqueur" since the only ingredients are real bourbon blended with fresh dairy cream, with no sugar or supplemental spirits added. Nooku is the perfect balance of hard and soft – something sweet with a bold finish – a spirit unlike any other. Nooku's seasonal offering, Nooku Bourbon Cream Peppermint, has the same smooth, classic profile with a crisp, clean peppermint finish.

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6 O'clock Gin London Dry

Strikingly smooth to taste and beautiful to behold in its iconic Bristol-blue glass bottle, our original, multi-award-winning 6 O’clock Gin was born in 2010, perfected from an old family gin recipe.

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It has a soft and citrusy flavor, led by juniper, carefully balanced with coriander seed, angelica root, orris root, winter savory, elderflower, and orange peel, all lovingly distilled for a deeply-delicious taste experience.

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Split Spirits

Each spirit celebrates a particular place by sourcing organic and regenerative grains and wood for infusing from that location. Check out spirits infused with Vermont, New York, and Illinois. Perfect for whisky lovers!

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Silver Tequila — El Rey Tequila

Three months of rest in stainless steel containers allows our Silver tequila's distinctive agave flavor to mature. Suave yet snappy, it brings cocktails to life with its bright yet mellow flavor. 

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Tiki Lovers Dark Rum

TIKI LOVERS Dark Rum is bottled at a hefty English proof. At 57% Vol. it is the perfect marriage between unaged Jamaican pot-still rum from the famous Hampden Estate—Jamaica’s only distillery fully dedicated to heavy pot-still rums—and rum from Barbados, aged between 2 and 3 years, distilled at Foursquare distillery.

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8-Ball Whiskey

Smooth, American whiskey blended with sophisticated, rich chocolate, balanced with spicy, toasted notes of oak and brown sugar. Its dark amber color comes from being aged in select barrels and is proudly bottled at the source, San Diego, California. Shockingly smooth, this complex yet memorable blend pays homage to our time-honored distilling process and when chilled, there’s no stopping the party. So, order a few 8-Balls with friends and elevate any night.

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Evan Williams Egg Nog

Holiday the right way with a drink that’s ready to pour and easy to enjoy. Our Original Southern Egg Nog is made with smooth Kentucky Bourbon and real dairy cream. Just chill, pour, and share.

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Rossville Union Master Crafted Straight Rye Whiskey

MGP is known for rye; their distillery in Lawrenceburg is one of the largest distillers of rye whiskies in the U.S. Rossville Union was introduced last year, just as rye was taking off. The category is soaring in popularity and Rossville Union Master Crafted Straight Rye Whiskey has a lot to offer: look for a balance of sweet oak with rye spice aged five to seven years. Try the Rossville Sour – if you’re just getting into rye whiskey this is classic recipe to showcase the bold flavor of rye with a sweeter counterpart.

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Whiskeysmith Flavored Whiskey

Whiskeysmith Chocolate, Banana, and Pineapple Flavored Whiskeys are crafted with real American whiskey and natural flavors. They each act as a cocktail in a bottle and add an incredible depth of flavor to any cocktail creation.

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Benriach The Original Ten SPEYSIDE SINGLE MALT SCOTCH WHISKY

The Original Ten encapsulates the signature smooth and multi-layered character of Benriach. Three-cask matured for at least ten years in bourbon barrels, sherry casks, and virgin oak, to create layers of luscious orchard fruit, sumptuous honeyed malt, and toasted oak, all interwoven with a subtle trace of smoke. The perfect introduction to our signature style and richly layered Speyside Single Malt.

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Personalized Decanters

These personalized decanters from Groovy Guy Gifts are the perfect gift for any whiskey, bourbon, or scotch lover!

A personalized whiskey decanter is a home run of a gift, it's one of those gifts that a guy will not buy for himself but would love to have. As a small but meaningful upgrade, you can get him one of our engraved decanter sets that also come with whiskey glasses. Your man will proudly display his personalized decanter for years to come and think of you every time he uses it.

 

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