The holiday season just kind of popped up on us, didn't it? Undoubtedly, many are still scrambling to find gifts, and someone was forgotten. Or, inevitable, you're still searching for a gift that that person who is just so hard to buy for.
Here's our gift to you: a gift guide for the bourbon lovers among us. You're welcome.
Any of these glasses, from Kentucky for Kentucky [click photos for links]
Photos courtesy of Kentucky For Kentucky
And/or these shirts [click photos for links]
Photos courtesy of Kentucky For Kentucky
Bourbon Bacon Jam
A match made in heaven, and not too hard to make. In fact, you could make up a big batch and give a jar to all of your friends. Find the recipe here.
Photo courtesy of Cravings of a Lunatic
Infused bourbon
What flavors does this person like? Do those flavors go well with bourbon? Then infuse it. Here’s a how-to.
Don’t have the time/energy? Just take your friend over to Hilltop Tavern, where they have infused bourbons available at the bar.
Whiskey cologne
Unless he already smells like a boozehound. Find it at Sephora!
Photo courtesy of Sephora
Art from Drunkwood
Locally made from old bourbon barrels, pieces from Louisville company Drunkwood make perfect gifts. You may still have time to get these state cutouts, made of bourbon barrel staves. Check out the company’s Facebook page for ordering updates.
Photo courtesy of Drunkwood
Maker's Mark accessories
Artist Melissa Sinkovic is making some amazing bow ties, head bands, earring and more, channeling the classic red wax and hand-made labels that Maker's Mark is famous for. You can find these gifts at Revelry.
These sunglasses, made from barrel staves [click photo for link]
The classic frames will look good on just about anyone.
Photo courtesy of Bourbon and Boots
An actual still [click photo for link]
Okay, one could argue that this may be taking it a little too far, but who hasn't gone overboard for Christmas before? The still is beautiful, easy enough to use and results in a (hopefully) good payout... if you can stand the smell of corn mash in your house. Don't forget to order a barrel, too.
Photo courtesy of Bourbon and Boots
Whiskey of the month club membership
Yes, "-of the month" clubs are largely gifts only given as part of a punchline, but some of them can be nice. This club isn't just bourbon (you can also expect some scotch), but they're sending out unique labels, accompanied by Whiskey 101 materials to educate the taster. You'll be giving the gift of knowledge, as well as booze. Find out more, here.
Cover photo courtesy of Kentucky For Kentucky
