Whatever the occasion may be, you can never go wrong with gifting a bottle of booze. Whether it’s for that friend who’s always at a new watering hole every weekend, or a thoughtful gift for your friend who’s having her housewarming, it’s so easy to find a bottle of booze to gift your loved ones. And while it may be a fuss-free gift idea, there are other alcohol-inspired gifts to surprise them this holiday season.
So if you’re looking for the perfect gift for that serious drinker in your life, look no further. Ahead, we’ve rounded up some of the most thoughtful and innovative gift ideas for you to consider this festive season.
Can’t finish your bottle of wine? This Coravin Pivot Wine Preservation System might just be what you need. Great for frequent drinkers, this new system combines a universal-fit Pivot Stopper and Pivot Device that helps you pour single glasses of your favourite wines, and promises to keep the wine in newly-opened condition for up to four weeks. It also uses argon capsules to replace the poured wine, preventing oxygen from affecting
the remaining liquid.
As part of the festive bundle, here you’ll find the Coravin Pivot Wine Preservation System device itself, along with a bottle of *Le Ragose Amarone Della Valpolicella Classico Riserva DOCG 2011 and a Coravin Pure Argon Capsules 3-Pack on standby for your next bottle of wine.
The Coravin x 1855 The Bottle Shop Festive Bundle, $325, is available at 1855 The Bottle Shop.
Nothing beats a fresh pint of Guinness. And while most of us prefer to get our fix of the iconic Irish stout from our favourite pubs, Guinness has just introduced a new device that uses ultrasonic technology to create perfectly formed nitrogen bubbles and the iconic Guinness Surge, so you can enjoy a great-tasting Guinness Draught at every pour
The Guinness Nitrosurge, $48.20, is available at Shopee.
You’re probably familiar with some of the biggest cognac brands in the market, but if you’re looking for something that’s truly unique, with a heritage on its own, enter Bisquit & Dubouché. The brand, previously known as Bisquit Cognac before the maison’s acquisition by Italy’s Campari Group, has recently launched in Singapore. Known for its VSOP (Very Special Old Pale; aged at least four years), the cognac boasts whiffs of sweet spices and apricot, and flavours of honeysuckle and citrus. However, if you’re looking for something a little more special, you might want to consider getting your hands on the house’s XO (Extra Old; aged at least six years), which is available in limited quantities. More notably, the XO is also described as carrying aromas of smoked wood and cocoa, of which you can expect full-bodied notes of plum and mocha.
Bisquit & Dubouché V.S.O.P. and X.O., $129 and $365 respectively, are available at selected retailers including Shopee and Lazada, with the X.O. sold in limited quantities.
By now, you would’ve probably heard about Chivas’ ambassador, who is more popularly known as one of the members in Blackpink. Yes, we’re talking about Lisa. And while it has been awhile since she’s been the ambassador for the brand, Chivas recently just launched a limited edition collaboration with the star and it features LISA’s contemporary influence with splashes of neon pink on the classic Chivas 18 blue and a combined Chivas x LISA star pattern with her signature on the packaging. The bottle is also accessorised with an 18K gold-plated charm and leather strap. But if you’re planning to get it as a gift, we recommend that you pre-order your bottles ASAP because there will only be 3,000 bottles available in Singapore.
The Chivas 18 x Lisa bottle, $145, is available for pre-order.
Know someone who loves whiskey? We might have just found the perfect gift for them. Peep the Boutique-y Whiskey collection set. Here, you’ll find 12 different samples from That Boutique-y Whisky Company, that include Teaninich (11 Year Old), Auchroisk (12 Year Old), Glen Elgin (12 Year Old), and Balblair (7 Year Old), just a few to name. We love how it all arrives in smaller bottles for easy consumption, and it makes for an impressive gift for any whisky lover who appreciates variety.
Boutique-y Whisky Collection Set, $169, is available at Proof & Company.