Tis the season for holiday….. shopping! For your consideration, please find suggested gifts items below curated by category, including gifts for oenophiles, at-home mixologists, and beyond.
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FOR THE AT-HOME MIXOLOGIST
Art in the Age, the beloved Philadelphia brand and spirits company, offers a line of unique, high-quality libations without the hefty price tag, perfect for the at-home mixologist shaking up a bevy of new cocktail recipes.
- Siege of Wolves Spiced Rum ($31.99, 750ml, 80 proof) – This spiced rum is reminiscent of cult-favorite Art in the Age ROOT (IYKYK) with flavors of sweet birch, maple, chicory, and star anise.
- Dunce Bourbon Whiskey ($34.99, 750ml, 80 proof) – A smooth, versatile, 80-proof 5-year-old bourbon that’s “easy drinking, stupid good”. Pairs perfectly with trivia night, letterman jackets, and lemonade.
- Graverobber Unholy Rye Whiskey ($31.99, 750ml, 80 proof) – Crafted with maple syrup tapped from colonial graveside trees, this spooky spirit boasts flavors of charred oak, burnt sugar, aromas of cinnamon, dried orange, rye cracker, and hints of maple for a full-bodied sensory experience.
Imbibers can stay tuned for more releases from Art in the Age throughout gifting season – available at Pennsylvania Libations (1136 Arch St, Space #439) in the historic Reading Terminal Market, as well as online for shipping within the state of Pennsylvania.
Art in the Age | PURCHASE ONLINE HERE | www.artintheage.com | Instagram: @artintheage
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FOR THE WHISKEY CONNOISSEUR
Bluebird Distilling, Phoenixville’s grain-to-glass craft distillery, is a one-stop-shop for any whiskey connoisseur with a gift set complete with Sportsman Bourbon ($69.99, 750ml, 100 proof), Sportsman Rocks Glass ($15), and a Sportsman Coaster ($5). This matching set celebrates the distillery’s high-proof, wheated bourbon that is dedicated to the spirit of adventure. Sportsman Bourbon is the first release of a new and ongoing series of well-aged bourbon whiskey inspired by the rugged, refined spirit of the outdoorsman.
Tasting Notes:
- Nose: Honeysuckle, old oak, and vanilla
- Mid-Palate: Light honey, soft corn, and leather
- Finish: Baked pie and honey-laced vanilla
The Phoenixville distillery boasts a wide selection of spirits, including signature Four Grain Bourbon ($49.99, 750ml, 92 proof), highly-rated Straight Rye Whiskey ($49.99, 750ml, 92 proof), Juniperus Gin ($39.99, 750ml, 90 proof), and beyond.
Bottles and merchandise are available at Bluebird Distilling, both Char & Stave locations, and online for shipping within the state of Pennsylvania.
Bluebird Distilling | PURCHASE ONLINE HERE | www.bluebirddistilling.com | Instagram: @bluebirddistilling
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FOR THE ESPRESSO MARTINI STAN
Char & Stave
Gift-givers looking to find a unique addition to any coffee enthusiast’s lineup can look no further than Char & Stave, the Pennsylvania roastery and full-service café-by-day, cocktail bar-by-night helmed by Jared Adkins of Bluebird Distilling. Influenced by Adkin’s distilling experience, Char & Stave made its first foray into coffee-based spirits this year with the launch of Char & Stave Classic Coffee Liqueur (60 proof, 750 ml, $34.99) and Char & Stave Café Amaro Coffee Liqueur (60 proof, 750 ml, $39.99).
- Char & Stave Classic Coffee Liqueur is crafted using Char & Stave Arabica Coffee and Bluebird Distilling Vodka, one batch at a time with no artificial flavors. The spirit presents soft vanilla and roasted dark chocolate notes up front, with a semi-sweet finish of velvety coffee. Shines in an Espresso Martini, White Russian, or “Night Cap” (3 oz. on the rocks).
- Char & Stave Café Amaro Coffee Liqueur is a bittersweet coffee liqueur blended with a balance of citrus and botanicals spanning Oris root, angelica, cardamom, chamomile, lemon peel, gtrapefruit peel and gentian root – made one batch at a time with no artificial flavors. Shines in a Coffee Negroni, Char n’ Tonic, and more.
Both liqueurs are available online for nationwide shipping.
Char & Stave | PURCHASE ONLINE HERE | www.charandstave.com | Instagram: @charandstavecoffee
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FOR THE OENOPHILE
Korbel California Champagne®
Korbel California Champagne®, founded in Sonoma County’s Russian River Valley in 1882, is one of North America’s oldest continually operating champagne houses. What’s more synonymous with the holiday season than bubbly? Perfect for gifting to champagne and sparkling wine lovers, Korbel pairs with holiday activities like mixing mimosas during brunch, toasting to the New Year with a celebratory pour of bubbly, and beyond.
- KORBEL Brut (750 ml, 12% ABV) – America’s favorite California champagne, KORBEL Brut is refined, with a balanced, medium-dry finish. Lively aromas of citrus and cinnamon lead to crisp flavors of orange, lime, vanilla and a hint of strawberry. Enjoy with caviar, fried foods, salty snacks, shellfish.
- KORBEL Brut Rosé (750 ml, 12% ABV) – Delicate and crisp, featuring bright flavors of strawberry, cherry and melon. Its medium-dry, slightly sweet style makes it one of the most versatile, food-friendly varietals. Enjoy with grilled shrimp, pizza, smoked meats, beets, blue cheese.
Korbel California Champagne is available in retailers nationwide (SRP $13.99). To order online from a local retailer, shoppers can purchase via Instacart here.
Korbel California Champagne® | www.korbel.com | Instagram: @korbel_1882
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FOR THE PERSON WHO HAS EVERYTHING
Tamworth Garden V.S.O.P Apple Brandy
For the person who has everything, Tamworth Garden V.S.O.P Apple Brandy ($75) is the perfect gift. This scratch-made V.S.O.P brandy is one of Tamworth Distilling’s most luxurious spirits, boasting flavors of stewed apples and tobacco smoke with whiskey-like notes of vanilla, cinnamon, and clove. Available for purchase nationwide on Tamworth Distilling’s website via Big Thirst.
Tamworth Garden V.S.O.P. Apple Brandy is an experiment in purity and terroir. It begins with the apples: heirloom Cortland apples grown in Concord, NH at Carter Hill Apple Orchard, one of the oldest active orchards in the United States. It is then double distilled in a traditional alembic still, in the style of French Calvados, ensuring that the barrels are packed with New Hampshire apple flavor. The resulting spirit is barreled in new oak at no more than 125 proof, before aging for at least 4 years in the distillery’s bonded barrelhouse.
This distillation and aging process adheres to the standards of both the Bottled in Bond Act of 1987 and V.S.O.P. (as established by the Bureau National Interprofessionnel du Cognac in 1983). The result is an apple brandy produced by one distillery, in one season, aged for four years and bottled at 50 proof: unadulterated, with no artificial colors, other spirits, or younger brandies mixed in.
Tamworth Distilling | PURCHASE ONLINE HERE | www.tamworthdistilling.com | Instagram: @tamworth_distilling
