Ultimate Gift Guide for the Wine, Spirits and Culinary Aficionados
Would you rather be hungover than keep hunting for the perfect gift for the wine, spirits and culinary lover on your list? Chances are they have a (basic) wine opener, plenty of cooking utensils and a stash of spirits? But why not amp up the list from easy wine openers, classy wine storage units, thoughtful and clever ways to spice up the pantry and even add insane flavor to the whiskey stash? Check out this ultimate gift guide to make this year your best gift giving year yet. So sit back, relax, sip some eggnog, and let us do the hard work for you.
Wine Connoisseur
Never break another wine cork again. The Smart Touch Wine Opener is small, lightweight and removes corks effortlessly. You only need two fingers to turn and it pulls out the cork as you twist. The design ensures the cork never breaks, which will make you the hero every time for that effortless open. Its compact design is perfect for picnics, traveling and will fit in any kitchen drawer. You can get it now at www.viatekproducts.com for $24.99.
Looking to keep the wine experience classy even from home? The Boxxle is a 3-liter premium box wine dispenser. It is designed to rest on a countertop, bar or table. The spout is elevated above the rim of the glass which makes for easy dispensing. Now you can use the entire bag without having to tip or drag the bag over the edge of the countertop. With Boxxle, your wine keeps fresh for up to six weeks. The sturdy, stainless steel design is sure to impress and is a great addition to any wine lovers home. Drinking boxed wine never looked so good! Only $99 at www.boxxle.com.
Kitchen & More
Legend Knives – Lets just preface this with a gift this generous, you will likely be invited over for a homemade meal. With this gift set, the giftee will receive four knives from the oldest family-owned knife factory in America. The set includes 10” Butcher’s knife, 10” Chef’s knife, 6” boning knife and 5” filleting knife for $350.
Truffle Sea Salt
Who can resist the Truffle Sea Salts from Gustus Vitae Condiments? These truffle sea salts are all-natural, as well as gluten, soy, MSG, and preservative-free. Each one is packed full of Italian black truffles and topped with sprinkles of sea salt. These tasty morsels cost a cool $23.00.
Countertops too cluttered? This knife storage system can neatly tuck away your cutlery into your kitchen drawers. Other traditional knife blocks use pre-sized slots while this storage system can fit almost any size knife. It fits right in your kitchen drawers and the patent-pending SlabStab technology features layers of flexible cork-like dividers that can increase the life of your cutlery. KNIFEdock is made from sustainable and recycled materials and is only $29.99. The Bamboo KNIFEdock is available at Amazon.com, Bed Bath & Beyond, Container Store, Crate and Barrel, and Williams Sonoma.
Imagine waking up Christmas morning to a delicious breakfast… in bed from your sweetie. This kit from Manykitchens.com is complete with maple syrup, pancake mix and marmalade and Better than Sex Tea.. heck with the whole package the entire gift is! For only $50, you can brighten a special someone’s morning.
Feisty Spirits out of Fort Collins, CO just introduced three new products! The Red Corn Oat Bourbon, Red Corn Aged Elemental Whiskey and Queens Share Batch #3. Feisty Spirits uses only the finest organic ingredients and sources locally when possible. They take spirit making to a whole new level by using unique grains and flavors, going outside the boundaries of tradition to create the most delicious spirits around. A gift like this keeps gift giving local with a slight buzz, if you drink in moderation. Here’s the scoop on the whiskeys:
Red Corn Oat Bourbon Whiskey
The Red Corn Oat Bourbon Whiskey uses red corn as opposed to more traditional whiskey’s where yellow corn is the staple. This years batch is full of the smell of molasses and has a rich buttery texture along with hints of brown sugar and lemon zest. Only 80 bottles were released for 2014. You can get yours today for only $28 for a 375 ml bottle.
Red Corn Aged Elemental Whiskey
The Red Corn Aged Elemental whiskey is part of a series of single grain whiskeys. Feisty uses only one, uncommon grain, yeast and water when they brew their Elemental Series. The Red Corn Aged Elemental Whiskey stands out for its nice drinking quality due to the red corn used. It has a sweet aroma and caramel undertones with a buttery, honey finish. It’s warm and subtle and available now for only $24 for a 375 ml bottle.
Queens ShareTM Better Days Bourbon Whiskey
The Queens Share Better Days Bourbon Whiskey is distilled twice in a secret royal process that creates an easy drinking bourbon. It has herbal notes and a bit of spicy undertones including cardamom and barn wood. The Queens Share is an earthy bourbon with some floral qualities. Available now for $45 in a 375 ml bottle.
