Is This the Perfect Hostess Gift? And No, It’s Not What You’d Expect
We can't stop sipping these.
Krista Simmons
There’s no better way to warm up in the winter than sipping on a whiskey by the fire, and even better if it’s one that’s made in the West. Thankfully, distilleries in the region are having a real moment, crafting delicious spirits that make for excellent gifts for the host or hostess of your next holiday party. Here are five of our favorite bottles to bring along to your winter fete, perfect for mixing into eggnog, a spiced whiskey sour, or even a dark whiskey caramel sauce.
Whiskey Bottles to Shop, Sip, and Savor
1 /6Courtesy of Pendleton Whiskey
Pendleton Whisky Midnight
Distilled using pristine waters from Oregon’s Mt. Hood and aged for at least six years in brandy casks, this bottling boasts notes of leather and caramel, but isn’t cloyingly sweet.
Pendleton Whisky Midnight, $36
2 /6Courtesy of Mulholland Distilling
Mulholland Distilling American Whiskey
This American whiskey with notes of cornbread and honey butter is quite the traveler: born in Indiana, aged in Kentucky, and finished in California.
Mulholland Distilling American Whiskey, $37
3 /6Courtesy of Devil’s Creek Distillery
Devil’s Creek Distillery California Straight Bourbon
Just 45 minutes south of Yosemite National Park, this family-owned distillery is making excellent whiskey with notes of crème brûlée that still sings of the crisp, pristine waters of Mammoth Lakes.
Devil's Creek Distillery California Straight Bourbon, $95
4 /6Courtesy of Port Chilkoot Distillery
Port Chilkoot Distillery Boatwright Bourbon
This craft distillery in Alaska blends a proprietary small batch with Kentucky bourbon, making for unique flavor.
Port Chilkoot Distillery Boatwright Bourbon, $60
5 /6Courtesy of Breckenridge Distillery
Breckenridge Distillery Bourbon Whiskey
The world’s highest distillery, Breckenridge Distillery, boasts some fantastic spirits. The Bourbon Whiskey (pictured center) is award-winning and contains the aromas of butterscotch, candied orange, and apple.
Breckenridge Distillery Bourbon Whiskey, $43
6 /6Courtesy of Stranahan’s
Stranahan’s x High Camp Après Elevated Cocktail Kit
For a limited time only, Stranahan’s has partnered with the Cocktail Courier on a fun kit for après-ski (or any festive time, really). It includes Stranahan’s Blue Peak American Single Malt Whiskey, tumblers, and other ingredients to make three cocktails: a S’mores Old Fashioned, a Bedtime Toddy, and a Mile High Cranberry Mule.
Stranahan's® x High Camp Après Elevated Cocktail Kit, $95
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