Finding gifts for the wine and spirits lovers in your life may seem like an easy task, but there’s more that goes into it than you may think. From glassware to accessories to preservation systems and beyond, the categories of drinks-forward gifts are endless, only to be surpassed by the options within each segment.
Jay James, MS, President of Benchmark Wine Group, states that finding excellent home bar gifts is more difficult than it sounds, and the reason is usually quality. “I see lots of questionable tools and items available at retail—the types of things that wouldn’t last a week behind a professional bar, or even be used there in the first place,” he reveals. The solution? “Look carefully for high-quality tools and stick to specialty retailers who feature items produced with professionals in mind,” he says.
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Jess Goldfarb, owner of Due West, finds that fundamentally sound and well-made tools / vessels always make for safe gifts. “You want something that is not too specific and can be used again and again,” he says. For wine lovers, Goldfarb recommends sticking with some nice glasses and a decanter. “Get something you’re comfortable with and that is well constructed,” he affirms.
Taking advice from the experts into consideration, we’ve put together our Bar Essentials Gift Guide, equipped with unique and useful ideas for every wine and spirits lover in your life. No matter your
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