Liquor Snob Holiday Shopping Guide 2010

Yes, we know Halloween is just barely past our rear bumper, and Thanksgiving has yet to come. But it's never too early to start thinking about what you're going to get the nice (and naughty) people in your life this holiday season. Or, if you're like us, just start making your own Xmas wishlist and fantasizing about what you'll see under the tree this year.

Also, after the jump you'll find everything we could think of that's gift-related we covered in 2010, plus some additional ideas we've seen around the Interwebs. Don't say we never got you anything!

If we had to say we were excited about anything in particular, it's got to be books. Yes, we're nerds, but this year we found some 10 powerful portable primers packed with principles pertaining to potent potables.

Our 10 Spirits & Cocktail books of the year:

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Spirits, Mixers & Other Consumables
Blackbeard Spiced Rum Arrives for Review

Adult Chocolate Milk...For Adults

Revel Stoke Spiced Canadian Whisky

Vodgria Sangria-Flavored Vodka Arrives

The Balvenie 14 Year Old Caribbean Cask

Liquor Snob Tempted by Original Cinn

Cruzan 9 Spiced Rum Arrives for Review

PreTOXX Hangover Supplement v2 Arrives

Powell & Mahoney Cocktail Mixer Review

Salmon-Flavored Vodka: It's Handcrafted

Given Tequila Liqueur

Vesica Vodka Review

Thatcher's Coffeehouse, Blood Orange & Yumberry Review

paQui Tequila Arrives for Review

360 Vodka Releases Cola and Chocolate Flavors

Seagram's 7 Dark Honey

Gadgets, Gizmos & Bar Accessories
Ultimate Home Bar Set-Up Kit

Shot Bandolier: 36 Shots Oughta Do It

Party Bomber Will Bomb Your Party

ScrewPop Bottle Opener Keychain Tool

It's BEAR Pong, Not BEER Pong

The Very Many Varieties of Beer

Luge Cubes Modular Shot Luge

NewAir AI-210W Countertop Ice Maker Review

While You Were Out Cold...

Alcohawk Slim Ultra Breathalyzer

Robot Bottle Opener Shirt

AK Bullet Ice Tray: Make Killer Drinks

My Bootlegger Makes Liquor Smuggling Easy

Beer Bandolier: Two Please

Cooper Cooler Rapid Blitz Chiller

EdgeStar KC2000 Kegerator on Sale at Kegerators.com

Romulan Corkscrew Not Just for Blood Wine

Gummy Shot Glasses

Keg Stool Makes Butts Happy

Aspen Bottle Holders: They Got Wood

Bamboo Tiki Bar: Here's Looking at You, Tax Rebate

Chilly Twist Reusable Party Cups

Buzz Shot Beer Pong Card Game

Additional Gift Ideas
November 9
Just heard about Medea Vodka - which comes with a bottle that can display custom messages up to 255 characters - plus the bottle's submersible and freezer-proof. Sounds like a good gift to us - it's available at DrinkUpNY as well as other online and offline spirits retailers nationwide.

MEDEA is an ultra-premium vodka with unparalleled smoothness and flavor, perfected over seven generations in Schiedam, Holland--the world's first center of distillation excellence. Each batch undergoes a multiple step distillation process using the finest winter wheat and natural artesian water. For more information, visit MEDEA Spirits or follow them on twitter.

November 3

Gifts are in the Details
We received a nice roundup of tips for hosting a party, including food, accessories, and of course, drinks. From Blenheim Ginger Ale to The Bitter Truth Bitters, these could double as gift ideas in a pinch as well. [via Details]
Peppermint Mocha? Yes, Please
Here's a nice little snippet about Peppermint Mocha Kahlua - not a flavor we'd have thought of, but it does sound like a nice way to spike your hot chocolate and a sweet gift for the liqueur enthusiast in your life.

This winter, enjoy the essence of the season in a whole new way: introducing Kahlúa Peppermint Mocha ($17.99), a delectable mix of 100% Arabica Coffee beans, cool peppermint and decadent dark chocolate.
Johhnie Will Make Them Jump
The folks at Johnnie Walker sent along some gift suggestions, along with the appropriate giftees - we have to say, if you're dropping sixty bucks on a bottle of Green Label for a dude who sits near you at work, but you don't hang out much...we'd like to be on your Xmas list. If you're really feeling frisky, drop a few hundred on this 1.75 of Blue Label and just think of the Karma.
- For your younger brother...Johnnie Walker Red Label ($23, 750 ml) says, "I've spent my whole life imparting my wisdom upon you, so it's time to promote your drink of choice. Happy Holidays."
- For your best friend...Johnnie Walker Black Label ($34,750 ml) says, "You're the best friend a guy could have and I can always depend on you. Happy Holidays."
- For your buddy at work...Johnnie Walker Green Label ($60, 750 ml) says, "We should probably hang out a bit more outside of the office, because you've really become a great friend. Happy Holidays."
- For your favorite wingman...Johnnie Walker Gold Label ($85, 750 ml) says, "I wanted to tell you what a champion wingman you've been over the past few years. I trust that you will always keep the party going. Happy Holidays."
- For your father-in-law-to-be...Johnnie Walker Blue Label ($220, 750 ml) says, "I'm about to marry your daughter. I swear I'll always give her my best. And here's the best for you. Happy Holidays."

November 3, 2010

Liquor Snob Holiday Shopping Guide 2010