Gift idea for boss...Alcohol connoisseurs please help!?!
Here are the parameters, please help as I am struggling and could use some fresh ideas!.!.!.
1!. Gift is for a younger boss at a company where the $25 spending limit closely adhered to!. Boss is a former bartender who knows his liquor, so trying to impress is a challenge!.
2!. A fifth/750 ml bottle is the primary gift exchanged amongst the younger employees and it's a bit of a contest to see who chooses something that balances taste and creativity!.
3!. The positive side is that we are not limited to only one type of alcohol!. No vodkas, bc I know he's not a fan, but most anything else will do (whiskys, rums, tequilas, liquers, etc!.)!.
4!. As I said before, this needs to be an obscure choice, but something I can get in most east coast liquor stores!. Please no suggestions of Malibu, Jack, Cuervo, etc!. This is for serious drinkers who know good alcohol, no matter the brand or price!.
Thanks!Www@FoodAQ@Com
1!. Gift is for a younger boss at a company where the $25 spending limit closely adhered to!. Boss is a former bartender who knows his liquor, so trying to impress is a challenge!.
2!. A fifth/750 ml bottle is the primary gift exchanged amongst the younger employees and it's a bit of a contest to see who chooses something that balances taste and creativity!.
3!. The positive side is that we are not limited to only one type of alcohol!. No vodkas, bc I know he's not a fan, but most anything else will do (whiskys, rums, tequilas, liquers, etc!.)!.
4!. As I said before, this needs to be an obscure choice, but something I can get in most east coast liquor stores!. Please no suggestions of Malibu, Jack, Cuervo, etc!. This is for serious drinkers who know good alcohol, no matter the brand or price!.
Thanks!Www@FoodAQ@Com
Answers:
Most people have a particular taste for spirits and liqueurs - brown or white, sweet or sour!. If your boss likes sweet brown (eg rum) he won't like sour white (gin) even if it's the best brand in the world!.
A really good whisky is never unappreciated - avoid anything that says it is 'peaty' unless you know he likes that - it's an acquired taste!. Glenmorangie is a super single malt Scotch that isn't extortionate, or the Macallan 10 year old is my personal favourite!.
However, as an ex-barman, he probably likes to keep a well-stocked cocktail cabinet of curiosities, so an unusual liqueur would probably go down well!. Avoid 'cute' flavours like banana, chocolate etc unless you really know what you're doing - there's a lot of cr@p out there!. A good quality nut-based liqueur or herb-based one would be sophisticated without being show-offy - nut ones are generally sweet and herb ones less so!. Nuts - Frangelico (hazlenut), Amaretto (almond) or Nocello (walnut)!. Herbs - Galliano (sweet - common in cocktails), Chartreuse (not sweet - strong herbal flavour, green is better than yellow) or Goldschlager (cinnamon with gold leaf in it) are all within your budget and look glamorous!.
Any good off-licence or liqueur store should stock these or be able to order them at short notice!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
A really good whisky is never unappreciated - avoid anything that says it is 'peaty' unless you know he likes that - it's an acquired taste!. Glenmorangie is a super single malt Scotch that isn't extortionate, or the Macallan 10 year old is my personal favourite!.
However, as an ex-barman, he probably likes to keep a well-stocked cocktail cabinet of curiosities, so an unusual liqueur would probably go down well!. Avoid 'cute' flavours like banana, chocolate etc unless you really know what you're doing - there's a lot of cr@p out there!. A good quality nut-based liqueur or herb-based one would be sophisticated without being show-offy - nut ones are generally sweet and herb ones less so!. Nuts - Frangelico (hazlenut), Amaretto (almond) or Nocello (walnut)!. Herbs - Galliano (sweet - common in cocktails), Chartreuse (not sweet - strong herbal flavour, green is better than yellow) or Goldschlager (cinnamon with gold leaf in it) are all within your budget and look glamorous!.
Any good off-licence or liqueur store should stock these or be able to order them at short notice!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Frangelico!.
It's not all that original, but always stylish, always drinkable, nice shaped bottle for a gift, reasonably priced, and if he already has a bottle then it doesn't take long to get through!.
If you wanted to be more original, you could try a similar product like Benedictine, but then you run the risk of not having such a universal appeal!.
Otherwise, I'd go for an aged port (eg: 10-12 yo tawny)!. But this is risky, as each one is individual and you may get it wrong!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
It's not all that original, but always stylish, always drinkable, nice shaped bottle for a gift, reasonably priced, and if he already has a bottle then it doesn't take long to get through!.
If you wanted to be more original, you could try a similar product like Benedictine, but then you run the risk of not having such a universal appeal!.
Otherwise, I'd go for an aged port (eg: 10-12 yo tawny)!. But this is risky, as each one is individual and you may get it wrong!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
There is one crown royal product that is only available for purchase in Canada I think it is limited but, may be wrong!. If you know anyone transiting thru that would be a graet gift since you cannot get it in the US however It is more than $20Www@FoodAQ@Com
Nobody's mentioned wine, you didn't say that was verboten!. Get a bottle of Mumm sparkling wine!. I suggest the demi-sec!. It's about $19-$25 depending on what store you go to!. That'll fit the budget and be festive for the season!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Makers Mark Bourbon!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
look for a good whiskey you can't go wrong with one of those 10 to a 18 year old scotch whiskeyWww@FoodAQ@Com
WHITE LIGHTNING!Www@FoodAQ@Com