Unless you know for sure the person you’re shopping for is a teatotaler, drink gifts for men are almost always a surefire hit around the holidays. Whether you’re shopping for someone that likes making great cocktails, traveling with their favorite whiskey, throwing dinner parties with a good bottle of wine or just starting out on their own bar cart, we have it all. Whiskey glasses. Cocktail books. Cocktail kits. Decanters for home and on the go. An affordable and approachable award-winning bourbon. If your recipients imbibe–or you’re looking to give friends and family gift suggestions for you–you’ll find more than a few options in this year’s Drinks Gift Guide that will suit everyone on your list.
Aged & Ore Travel Decanter
We love exploring the local drink culture of our travel destinations as much as anyone, but there’s something to be said for carrying your favorite spirits with you to enjoy with friends and family while you’re abroad. That’s where the upcoming Aged & Ore Travel Decanter comes in. Shipping in early December, this set includes a 500ml glass decanter with spill proof travel stopper and multi-level silicone seals so you can travel with and ultimately enjoy your favorite spirits while you’re traveling.
$58
The Cocktail Box Co. Old Fashioned Cocktail Kit
Most cocktail kits can’t keep the proper drinking man lubricated for a round trip flight more than 2 hours, but that’s where this Cocktail Box Co. kit comes in with its multiple sugar cubes, bitters vial and proper muddling spoon. Whether you’re at sea level or at 30,000 feet, this kit has everything you need–except the booze–to stay properly sauced for an entire trip.
$23
uKeg Nitro Cold Brew Coffee Maker
[Partner] The uKeg by GrowlerWerks will be serving fresh, delicious beverages this holiday season. From the new uKeg Nitro (pictured) to the original uKeg carbonated growler for beer and cocktails, there’s something for craft lovers of all stripes. It’s guaranteed to be the freshest gift on wishlists this holiday, if ya know what we mean. The optimal draft beverage experience, no matter what kind of bubbles you like.
$199
I'm Just Here for the Drinks
Brooklyn’s Amor y Amargo cocktail bar helmed by Sother Teague is one of the best bars we’ve ever had the pleasure to frequent. That man with the plan put pen to paper to create I’m Just Here for the Drinks, a brief history of spirits accompanied by drink recipes everyone should know. In our opinion, this collection of recipes and tips is essentially required reading.
$18
Norlan Rauk Heavy Tumbler Vaild Glass
Norlan changed the game with their Glencairn meets rocks whiskey tasting glass, but we’ve still always been partial to a tumbler. The Norlan Rauk Heavy Tumbler Vaild Glass combines the best aspects (geometric facets and edges, faceted concave base, superior muddling surface, the list goes on) of all our favorite whiskey glasses with a black finish to create a unique vessel that’s as striking as it is effective.
$55
1792 Full Proof Bourbon
Whether you’re drinking stock 1792 Full Proof Bourbon or a store pick variant of the same sauce–do yourself a favor and find a SP because it’s just that good, trust us–Jim Murray had it right when he declared this the 2020 Whiskey of the Year. This fire water is approachable, affordable, a spicy pour neat or on the rock, and it’s potent enough to make one helluva cocktail if you’re so inclined.
$55
Aarke Carbonator II Sparkling Water Maker
There are more cocktails than we care to remember that involve a splash of soda, tonic or ginger ale. Forget the tiny cans or bottles because you add those ingredients to your repertoire for way cheaper with the Aarke Carbonator II Sparkling Water Maker. It’s like an upgraded, better-looking and more effective Sodastream.
$219
Teroforma Bar Bottle Kit
There are few better ways to elevate your home bar game than to start infusing your own spirits or making batch cocktails for parties. The Teroforma Bar Bottle Kit has everything you need (bottle, jigger, funnel, strainer, zester, etc.) to properly store and display your infusions and cocktails–it even comes with removable, stick-on labels for the bottle.
$39
Schott Zwiesel Tritan Crystal Wine Glass (Set of 6)
Whether you’re pouring Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah, Malbec, Bordeaux or Chardonnay, you need enough quality wine glasses for the entire dinner party. That’s where this stylish set of 6 German made Tritan crystal wine glasses come in.
$71
Crate & Barrel Direction Decanter
There’s a reason every show from Mad Men to The Expanse has at least one decanter on the character’s bars–decanters are a cool, stylish way to display your booze of choice. You won’t find much better than this 37oz crystalline glass decanter from Crate and Barrel’s Direction barware collection.
$50
Bittermilk Jar Bar
Want to drink or serve a bourbon barrel aged old fashiond, Tom Collins, smoked honey whiskey sour, New Orleans style old fashion rouge, charred grapefruit tonic, or oaxacan old fashioned without having to worry about all the prep work and components? The Bittermilk Jar Bar includes six drink mixers that will make each one of those cocktails, and the only thing you have to do is combine with the spirit in the included Mason Shaker.
$105
Calm Down Whiskey Glass 2 Pack
There’s no better way to decompress at the end of a hard day than with a glass of something strong–especially during the winter. The Calm Down Whiskey Glass 2 pack cuts right to the chase and declares its intentions in a simple, fun way that will also definitely spark conversation.
$19
Alkemista Infusion Vessel
We’re all for the barrel-aged, bespoke production and otherwise boutique spirits that beg to be consumed, but sometimes you just want to do it yourself. That’s where the Alkemista Infusion Vessel comes in. Load up fresh fruit, spices, herbs, botanicals and your booze of choice and then play the waiting game as this attractive spirits bottle infuses all your favorite flavors into your spirit of choice.
$70
