‘Tis the season to raise a toast! The holidays are all about food, fun and family. Check out these great brands to make yours more jolly!
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Holidays are a great time to enjoy some special cocktails with friends and loved ones, and the newly-released Double Cask Whiskey Collection has you covered for holiday imbibing. The collection includes Sherry Finished Bourbon, Oloroso Wheat Whiskey, and their newest product, Ported Pumpernickel Rye Whiskey, and more.
Middle West Whiskeys Family
This fun cocktail recipe below made with Bourbon Cream is perfect for the season. Middle West Spirits blends their award-winning Michelone Reserve Bourbon Whiskey with Ohio-farmed sweet cream, for a rich, small-batch liqueur. It’s sweet with subtle notes of vanilla, Amaretto, caramel, dark chocolate and bourbon. Wow! Available in 32 U.S. markets. You can also purchase direct from the distillery HERE
Spiced Chocolate
1.5oz Middle West Spirits Bourbon Cream
5 OYO Honey Vanilla Bean Vodka
1.5oz Ancho Reyes Chili Liqueur
1.5oz chilled hot chocolate
Shake for 20-30 seconds in a tumbler of ice until chilled then strain into your favorite fall mug over ice. Enjoy by a fire! Can also be served hot.
Crafted in the Alps of Austria for its oxygen-rich spring water, award-winning NEFT Vodka combines four different types of non-GMO ancient rye grains – Rapidly, Amato, Pollino, and Askari – and is distilled three times in a copper-pot still using carbon layer filtering. NEFT has received a 98 point rating from the Tasting Panel, a 92 point rating and Gold Medal from the Beverage Tasting Institute, was just named one of the “Top 20 Vodka Brands of 2020” by VinePair, and is a two-time Double gold medal winner as well as Best Vodka winner at the prestigious San Francisco World Spirits Competition. Check out our article on NEFT here…
Rich Nuts Artisanal, Gourmet, Organic Sprouted Nut Brand
Great stocking stuffer or snacks for the holidays! If you’re gonna indulge, make it healthy for all. Rich Nuts are delicious raw, triple-certified organic nuts (cashews, pecans, walnuts) that are sprouted. Sprouting brings out nutrients that you wouldn’t get otherwise. The germination is sparked with pure water and then they are gently dehydrated to preserve all the vital goodness and give them a superior crunch.
Flavors include: Savory Sage, Crunchy Curry, Maple Pecan, Go Nuts & Berries, Brilliant Balsamic, and Cinnamon Walnut. Founded by a health-conscious fire fighter in need of a sustaining, nutrient-dense snack on the frontline of California’s forest fires, he found that soaking and sprouting the nuts provided long-lasting energy. Rich Nuts is one of the top-selling products at celeb-favorite Erewhon Market and is now available for the health-minded masses on Amazon. 100% organic, vegan, paleo, and Whole 30 friendly.
NYAK Premium Cognac
Cognac was made for holidays. NYAK is redefining the everlasting taste experience of a smooth, premium, yet affordable cognac. Backed by popular rappers, Trina and Young M.A., NYAK Cognac has become the fastest-growing cognac brand in U.S. history with an unprecedented 1,000% annual growth rate, is also in the top 10 of leading cognacs and growing. Launched by the experts: Business Mogul and CEO of Detroit Equities, Dennis McKinley, Former VP for Remy Cointreau, Patrick Charpentier and Jerome Hyafil, a former EVP, Seagram’s Spirits and Wines partnered to launch the premium cognac brand.
“Its golden color with hints of amber heralds its complexity. The nose offers up delicious toasty oak notes (Bourbon vanilla, toasted bread) that stand out against a delightful peppery gourmet base (pear, grape, light honey). On the palate, silky tannins come through in the attack, followed by notes of pastry and jammy fruit (marmalade, ripe apricot), pear, butterscotch and a subtle spiced finish.”
Meatcrafters Inc
A must-have for the holidays. Great gifts too! MeatCrafters salamis, cured meats, and sausages are made for charcuterie lovers everywhere.
This collection will delight the palates of everyone. Meatcrafters uses only high quality meats, many locally sourced and produced in small batches… along with the freshest spices, herbs, and seasonal blends designed to bring out unique and complex, yet subtle flavors. Available at Meatcrafters.com.
Ron Barceló RumRon Barceló, one of the most Delicious Dominican rums distilled from naturally grown sugar-cane in the company’s fields. Ron Barceló has been one of the most popular rums in the Dominican Republic in the 1980s. Since then, the world discovered this wonderful brand, which has won prestigious awards including best aged rum, best in the class and more.
Barceló Imperial Premium Blend 30 Aniversario
The new member of the Barceló rum family and is here to celebrate 30-years of excellence in the rum industry after the Barceló Imperial’s success in 2002. This limited edition rum is an ancient blend of American and French—Chateau D’Yquiem—oak barrels. This one is appreciated as the best rum in the world by the brands’ most prestigious connoisseurs. Only 600 beautiful bottles of this limited production are distributed in the U.S. annually. The bottle alone makes it worthy of your collection. It has an intense amber color with aromas of dried fruits, caramel candy, and vanilla. ($119.99, 750ml). Check out our article on Ron Barcelo Rum here…
Need the perfect gift for your wild ones? El Bandido Yankee Tequila, founded by NHL Hall of Fame Hockey player Chris Chelios and former NFL player Jim Bob Morris, is unapologetically authentic, criminally smooth, 100% pure outlaw spirit. Featuring two expressions, the velvety and clean Tequila Blanco (SRP: $39.99) offers a refreshing and elegantly crisp finish in the purest expression of agave, and the sophisticated Tequila Reposado (SRP: $44.99), which has a complex profile intended to linger over. Every bottle of El Bandido Yankee tequila starts its epic journey from the sun and soil of Los Altos in Jalisco, known for nurturing the most flavorful blue weber agave in the world.
El Bandido Yankee Tequila is now available in California. It’s the perfect gift for your boozy friends who live on the edge or your sports-loving family members. Show them how much you care with the ultra-premium, smoothest-you’ve-ever-tasted tequila – assuming you haven’t cracked it open for yourself! SRP: $39.99 – $44.99
For some fun sipping all year long, share these fun brands of cocktails in a can, and flavored spirits:
Ready-to-drink “clubtails” in a can. Clubtails Cocktails are crafted from a proprietary fermented malt base like traditional beer, but with an extra kick! The brand has spend a lot of time perfecting the taste profile. Their products taste like an actual spirit-based cocktail. Cocktails include: Sex on the Beach, Sunny Margarita, Bahama Mama, Screwdriver, Long Island Iced Tea, Watermelon Margarita, Blueberry Mojito and Lemonade Margarita.
Contains 12% alcohol by volume. Alcatraz Sour Apple, Moonshine Mango, Ice Lemonade, Juice Joint Watermelon, Sing Sing Sour Grape, Shady Shades Strawberry, Syndicate City Sour Peach, Prison Break Black Cherry. These are also crafted from a proprietary fermented malt base.
Superbird Tequila Cocktail in a Can
Superbird is a delicious, hand-crafted tequila-based, ready-to-drink cocktail. This refreshing Paloma cocktail is made with 100% Blue Agave Tequila, in Tequila, Mexico, from locally harvested and roasted agave piñas… about as authentic as you can get! Made with 4 primary natural ingredients: 100% Blue Agave Tequila, natural grapefruit juice, agave nectar, and sparkling water, there is a real authentic taste.For those who desire a lower calorie option, Superbird Free has only 95 calories. It is a full-flavor, high-quality handcrafted tequila and soda in a can with a superior crisp and refreshing taste. And just in time for the holidays, Superbird just launched in California and is available at Ralphs. Superbird and the new Superbird Free are both $15.99 for a 4-pack.
Old Trapper
Old Trapper beef sticks feature Original, Jalapeno, and Teriyaki flavors. The new 15 oz beef stick bag has been changed to a smaller size that makes the perfect snack for upcoming holiday travel, fall outdoor activities, school lunch boxes, and much more! MSRP $15 per 15-ounce bag. Six bags per case. Available at grocery and convenience stores nationwide and online. Check out our article on Old Trapper.
Strega Liqueur:
Spice up your holiday season with Strega Liqueur! The liqueur’s unique flavor and distinct color make it the perfect choice for gifting. One of the most famous Italian liqueurs, Strega is known for its unique and unmistakable taste, thanks to the exclusive use of natural ingredients. Its processing starts with the grinding of about 70 herbs and spices selected from all over the world, each possessing unique properties. Among these herbs are Ceylon cinnamon, Florentine Iris, Italian Apennine Juniper, and Samnite mint. The liqueur gets its characteristic yellow color from the precious Saffron that is added to the herb distillate. Strega Liqueur is aged in ash barrels to ensure a perfect blending, resulting in a 40% proof digestif. It is priced around $40.00 per 750 mL bottle. Visit: https://www.strega.it/
Boxxle – a must-have for wine lovers!
If you’re tired of wasting wine because you didn’t finish the bottle (ideally, you should finish opened wine in 3 days), Boxxle is for you. This attractive, bag-in-a-box appliance creates wine on tap at home. The dispenser holds up to four bottles of wine, or one boxed wine. It uses new technology to dispense wine with a simple one-button touch by placing the spigot above the rim of the glass. Boxxle will keep your wine fresh for up to a month and prevents oxidation, which eliminates spoiled wine. Available at Amazon, Bed Bath & Beyond and Target. $99
The modern, sophisticated design of Shaker33 includes several ingenious features that solve the woes of the classic cocktail shaker and lets users effortlessly create exquisite professional cocktails. Shaker33’s leak-proof, easy-to-open and smooth pour functions give amateurs and pros alike perfect cocktails. The design features a top that locks into place, removes easily, and eliminates spills and leaks for easy one-handed shaking. In addition, its patented design keeps condensation low – chilling just the drink and not hands. Shaker33 is available in black, frosted and stainless steel options. Strainer colors come in cosmo red, sunset orange, sky blue and lime green. MSRP $29.95-$39.95
SIA Scotch Whisky
When you think of Scotch Whisky, you might view it as a popular with an older crowd sitting around with a cigar. SIA Scotch Whisky will make you fall in love with scotch with their modern palette of sweet notes of vanilla, caramel, citrus, and honey. It is a scotch that suits all tastes, delicious to sip it neat or use it in a delicious cocktail. SIA Scotch Whisky makes whiskey more approachable so you can’t go wrong when gifting it to your friends and family (especially considering it is under $50!).(SRP: $39.99).
