On Tap

Like everything else, the holidays may look different this year. COVID-19 has tested our industry greatly, and that’s why it’s more important than ever to spread some holiday cheer to your favorite industry insider (or yourself!).

1. Woodford Reserve Baccarat Woodford Reserve Baccarat Edition is an exclusive 90.4-proof Woodford Reserve Bourbon that has been aged an additional three years in XO cognac casks from France. It’s bottled in a handmade crystal decanter that took five days to create in Baccarat, France. It’s presented in a Baccarat red box and includes a crystal stopper. $2,000; woodfordreserve.com

2. Absolut Elyx Boutique Buying for a lover of luxury? Peruse the Absolut Elyx Boutique, which features a collection of copper drinking vessels, bar tools, and gifts that combine stylish design with industry-professional quality. May we suggest a copper gnome vessel? absolutelyxboutique.com

3. Heaven’s Door Trilogy Collection The Heaven’s Door Trilogy Collection includes three bottles of the brand’s core portfolio showcasing the gates Bob Dylan made in his welding studio: Heaven’s Door Tennessee Straight Bourbon, Heaven’s Door Double Barrel Whiskey, and Heaven’s Door Straight Rye Whiskey. $59; heavensdoor.com

4. The Dalmore 18, ScotchInfused Chocolate Gift Set The Dalmore 18 is aged in American oak for 14 years and transferred to Spanish sherry butts for its final flourish. In a collaboration with Vosges Haut Chocolate, the gift set features three chocolate parfums to complement and enhance the aromas of The Dalmore. $340; thedalmore.com

5. The Wine Club The female-founded Wine Party Co is a new wine e-commerce company that offers a wine club. Subscribers receive four, curated organic wines per month with a seasonal tasting guide and choose between a signature mix or red or white wines only. $125/ month; thewinepartyco.com

6. 2020 Special Releases Single Malt Scotch Whisky Collection Diageo’s 2020 Special Releases Single Malt Scotch Whisky Collection is inspired by the globally celebrated theme, “Rare by Nature.” Curated by Master Blender Dr. Craig Wilson, this exclusive selection is comprised of eight cask-strength Single Malt Scotch whiskies, drawn from some of Scotland’s most beloved distilleries. The collection includes: Pittyvaich, Talisker, Lagavulin, and more. $111-$755; malts.com 7. LTD x Cocktail Kingdom Bar Kit For the fashion fanatic, gift Licensed to Distill’s first edition cocktail kit created with Cocktail Kingdom. The premium set of professional quality bar tools mixes parts from black and gold colorways. It includes matte black and gold plated Koriko Weighted Shaking Tins; an engraved matte black Cocktail Kingdom Japanese Style Jigger; an engraved Yarai Mixing Glass; a free online cocktail class, and more. $149; licensedtodistill.com 8. High West x Coalatree Adventure Blanket High West distillery partnered with outdoor gear and apparel company Coalatree to create the High West X Coalatree Kachula Adventure Blanket. It’s the perfect gift for the outdoorsy type. The blanket is made from 100% recycled materials and is easily convertible into a travel pillow or poncho. $30 from each blanket sale will be donated to the American Prairie Reserve. $83; shop.highwest.com