{"id":70894,"date":"2018-11-14T09:14:28","date_gmt":"2018-11-14T14:14:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.uncommongoods.pro\/blog\/?p=70894"},"modified":"2019-11-06T15:23:22","modified_gmt":"2019-11-06T20:23:22","slug":"gift-ideas-for-beer-and-whiskey-lovers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.uncommongoods.pro\/blog\/2018\/gift-ideas-for-beer-and-whiskey-lovers\/","title":{"rendered":"Our Favorite Gifts for Beer and Whiskey Lovers"},"content":{"rendered":"

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These days, brewing and distilling industries are experimenting constantly, so it\u2019s hard to keep track of a beer or whiskey lover\u2019s favorites. Today, it\u2019s this<\/i> saison beer and that<\/i> high-rye bourbon\u2014but next week it\u2019s that<\/i> single-hop IPA and this<\/i> small batch Islay single malt. The last thing you want to see at gift-giving time is that polite smile that says the hooch you chose is so three weeks ago<\/em>. Surprise them with a gift they didn\u2019t see coming instead. Something to elevate their drinking experience, or express their passion for their beverage of choice\u2014like the 14 beer and whiskey lover gifts below.<\/p>\n

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1. A tap that serves their drinks on the rock.<\/h2>\n

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Jeff Henderson’s sculptural granite fixture uses gravity to dispense wine or spirits\u2014and unique style to spark conversation.<\/span><\/p>\n

Stone Drink Dispenser \u2013 $45-150<\/a> Buy Now \u00bb<\/a><\/p>\n

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2. A shrine to hold the tiny trophies of their hoppy triumphs.<\/h2>\n

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This lower 48-shaped birch display board offers craft beer cap collectors an alternative to throwing them in a cluttered drawer.<\/p>\n

Beer Cap Map USA \u2013 $35<\/a> Buy Now \u00bb<\/a><\/p>\n

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3. Crunchy nuts seasoned with scrumptious spirits.<\/h2>\n

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Haute snackmeister Neil Edley\u00a0infuses kettle-cooked cashews, peanuts, and almonds with Irish stout, Jamaican lager, and bourbon.<\/span><\/p>\n

Beer and Bourbon Nuts \u2013 $30<\/a> Buy Now \u00bb<\/a><\/p>\n

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4.\u00a0 A rocks glass etched with their favorite big city’s grid.<\/h2>\n

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Brian Johnson’s rocks glasses are etched with intricate city maps\u2014even some street names\u2014and the locale’s coordinates.<\/span><\/p>\n

Urban Map Glass \u2013 $16<\/a> Buy Now \u00bb<\/a><\/p>\n

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5. A kit that makes them a brewmaster.<\/h2>\n

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This kit includes everything they need to make not merely beer, but beer that has a delightfully complex hop profile, with citrus, floral, and spicy notes.<\/span><\/p>\n

West Coast Style IPA Beer Brewing Kit \u2013 $20-45<\/a> Buy Now \u00bb<\/a><\/p>\n

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6.\u00a0A barrel o’ fun. (\u2019Cus perfectly aged whiskey is<\/i>\u00a0their idea of fun.)<\/span><\/h2>\n

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This oak barrel has one job: infusing their favorite whiskey with its vanilla, marzipan, buttery, coconut, and spicy flavors.<\/span><\/p>\n

Personalized Whiskey Barrel \u2013 $85-200<\/a> Buy Now \u00bb<\/a><\/p>\n

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7. Small-batch preserves for grown-up palates.<\/h2>\n

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Walter and Nancy Warner transform beers from local craft breweries into jellies that balance their distinct hop profiles with malty sweetness.<\/span><\/p>\n

Beer Jelly – Set of 4 \u2013 $30<\/a> Buy Now \u00bb<\/a><\/p>\n

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8. A drinking game that encourages uninhibited fun, not intemperate drinking.<\/h2>\n

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Players roll the dice and move their bottle caps around the board, landing on a series of beer challenges, from a rhyming competition to demonstrating their best dance moves. (Sorry, we ate the chips in the photo, so they’re not included.)<\/span><\/p>\n

Beeropoly \u2013 $35<\/a> Buy Now \u00bb<\/a><\/p>\n

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9. Luxury toothpicks that put a hint of Islay distillery on their tongue.<\/h2>\n

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By “luxury,” we mean a barrel-aged, Islay single malt made by a 200-year-old distillery for a distinctively smoky flavor with notes of peat and complex caramel. Now, if only there was toothpaste like that…<\/p>\n

Scotch-Infused Toothpicks Gift Set \u2013 $35.95<\/a> Buy Now \u00bb<\/a><\/p>\n

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10.\u00a0 Solid granite bases for chilling their brew.<\/h2>\n

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\nArra David and Anne Johnson make these robust coasters from reclaimed New Hampshire granite, which, after a stint in the freezer or fridge, naturally keeps beverage bottles chilly and non-wobbly.<\/p>\n

Beer Bottle Chilling Coaster Set \u2013 $68<\/a> Buy Now \u00bb<\/a><\/p>\n

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11. Socks that broadcast their beverage needs.<\/h2>\n

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Encourage them to put their feet up and watch their favorite beverage roll in with these cheekily suggestive socks.<\/p>\n

Please Bring Me Beer Men’s Socks \u2013 $14<\/a> Buy Now \u00bb<\/a><\/p>\n

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12. Chocolate bars with cocktail flavors.
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Too long have nightcaps and chocolate been enjoyed separately. Those days are over.<\/p>\n

Boozy Chocolate Box \u2013 $49<\/a> Buy Now \u00bb<\/a><\/p>\n

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13. A steel poker that adds smoky sweetness to beer, following German tradition.<\/h2>\n

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Pull this stainless steel rod out of the flames and stick it in that icy brew to create a rich, frothy treat: adding a little heat to alcohol caramelizes the sugars, changing the texture and taste.<\/p>\n

Campfire Beer Caramelizer \u2013 $35<\/a> Buy Now \u00bb<\/a><\/p>\n

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14. 99 bottles of beer on the wall! (+1)
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They’ll love scratching away at new squares and sampling must-try beers. Each box reveals a special illustration.<\/p>\n

100 Craft Beers Scratch Off Poster \u2013 $15<\/a> Buy Now \u00bb<\/a><\/p>\n

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Shop more gifts for beer & booze fans \u00bb<\/a><\/p>\n

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