Potable Presents
Gifts for the guzzler
Posted by: John Chandler on Dec 17, 2009 at 10:00AM
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I’m working on a comprehensive post about Christmas gift ideas for the beer and cocktail lover (like me!) on your list, but here’s a few to tide you over in the meantime.
Beer of the Month Club: This one’s a little spendy but there are different price plans available. Why not keep that special someone buzzed year-round?
Brandy Flask Smuggler Cane: Walking the dog just got a lot more rewarding. If Fido’s being extra good, give him a nip as well. Now you can attend art openings, lectures, and experimental film festivals with confidence, knowing sweet relief is at hand.
iBartender: For 99¢ you can create the illusion of being a knowledgeable mixologist, ready to whip up a Headless Horseman or a Brandy Alexander at the push of a button or two.
Fear not! There are more awesome gift options on the way. And by all means, feel free to send in your own ideas. What are you getting for the lush in your life?
I’m getting my special drunk someone a gift certificate good for a bump up 5 spaces on the liver donor waiting list.
Using the old thinking cap, here are some ideas:
1) A selection Powell’s Rare Books, such as “Pioneer Breweries of B.C., Signed” by George Watson and Irene Watson. Or, if I’m feeling poor, a standard copy of Bartender’s Bible.
2) Krups-Heineken BeerTender from Sur La Table (http://www.surlatable.com/product/brands/krups/krups-heineken+beertender.do).
3) Tour de France Wine Gift Pack from Wine.com.
4) Or a set of high ball glasses (e.g. http://www.potterybarn.com/products/bohemian-glassware/?pkey=cbarware) and a bottle of something nice—for sharing.
Modern classic drink wear by Iittala: http://bit.ly/Iittala_Aarne
lemongrass cello by Loft. I had a sample of it at the local liquor store, and it’s amazing. http://www.spiritsreview.com/reviews-liqueur-loft-lemongrass.html
I’m getting Christmas stockings big enough to hold 40’s for my family.
I found a Beer of the Month Club with Free Shipping at www.greatclubs.com