The 38 Best Alcohol Gift Sets for Someone With an Impressive Liquor Collection

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What is an always solid and reliable gift you ask? Alcohol. It’s hard to really mess up gifting alcohol. If you steer clear of the wine bags, individual jello shots at the checkout stand, and anything else you would've brought to your college frat party, you’re pretty much in the clear. Yes, you could go plain and simple and grab a bottle of two buck chuck to bring to the party you forgot you said ‘yes’ to, but why not be more creative? Or, hey, why not be more thoughtful, too?

Besides, the whole point of bringing a gift to a gathering is to kiss up to the host, and make yourself look better than the rest of the guests. Even though the gift of your presence will be exciting enough, you should get the host something they will truly be excited about. These go beyond just parties too, they make for great birthday, anniversary, coworker, and of course, holiday gifts as well.

So choose reliability this year. Here are the 38 best alcohol gift sets from wine to beer (to even something for the person that's watching their alcohol intake), all intended to help you stand out at your next event.

1856 Premium Aged Whiskey & 1884 Small Batch Whiskey

The Uncle Nearest distillery, founded to honor the memory of the formerly enslaved man who taught Jack Daniels how to make Tennessee whiskey, sells two killer bottles. Neither will last long on their bar cart.

Smoky Mezcal Margarita Cocktail Kit

If the gift recipient is your regular taco Tuesday host, purchase this Smoky Mezcal Margarita Cocktail kit to make their next event one of a kind. This fruity combination of pineapple and lime pairs well with Casamigos Mezcal.

Distiller’s Cut 13 Wunderbar Kit

An Esquire Spirit Award winning bottle of Gin with all the fixin's to make the perfect complimentary cocktail. Herbaceous with a sweetness that's addictive but never overpowering, it's our favorite gin cocktail of the holidays.

Dulce Vida Organic Reposado

An at-home mixologist is beyond margaritas... Or they're at least making their own, which puts a bigger focus on the tequila. So, you should get them something that's unfussy for a cocktail but good enough to sip. For that, we love Dulce Vida's organic, additive-free reposado.

White Russian

Sure, they might enjoy being the holiday party mixologist, but they really shouldn't. Get some delightful pre-made White Russians from Cutwater.

Mezcal Amaras Espadin

The real cocktail heads are beyond tequila. They want Mezcal, and this Espadin from Mezcal Amaras is one of our all time favorites.

6oz Pewter Hip Flask

Any drinks person will know that a pewter flask—especially one made from the pewter capital that is Sheffield, England—is a classic gift. The leather pouch gives it a refined look. And, although Amazon doesn't support engraving, any jeweler near you will be able to do basic engraving. We recommend their initials and the year you gift it to them.

Garrett Cocktail Shaker

If you want a gift that's not just alcohol, barware is a great idea. This Ralph Lauren shaker is the best looking you'll find anywhere.

Eve Coupe Cocktail Glass

You can get more than just mid-century inspired furniture at CB2. They also make some lovely glassware, of which this coupe glass is one of our favorites.

Rocks Glasses – Set of Two

You'll be hard pressed to find a pair of rocks glasses that are better than this leather wrapped set from Clayton & Crume.

Madison Acacia Wood Tabletop Bar Set

A set of bar tools that doubles as decor on the bar cart.

Yellow Fridge Gift Set

A fun take on that classic Veuve Clicquot box, SMEG turned it into a fridge-shaped wine cooler.

Glenglassaugh 12 Year Old

An Esquire Spirit Awards winner, this isn't just a great bottle of Scotch. It's a great bottle of Scotch that's not exorbitantly difficult to find.

Beau Joie Brut

A non-vintage Champagne that's incredible on its own, but unfussy enough for mixes and cocktails. The pretty packaging is a secondary plus.

Rhum J.M. VSOP Rum

Rhum agricole is regular ole rum's funky earthier cousin, and Rhum J.M. is one of our favorites. If they love a daiquiri—or, more aptly, if they haven't come to love rum—this is a great surprise gift.

Apertivo Amaro

They're well acquainted with Aperol and Campari, so introduce them to a brand new amaro: Amante 1530. It's not as in-your-face as other amaros, so it's perfect for light summery cocktails.

Gift Sets

Another Esquire Spirit Awards winner, the Via Carota team has, with its first launch, mastered the ready to drink cocktail. These are way higher quality than other ready to drink options, and the gift sets make holiday buying insanely easy.

Cask Strength Bourbon 2023

A wonderful expression from the brilliant minds at Angel's Envy. It's a Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Finished in Port Wine Barrels at 118.2-proof. The flavor is sweet and perfect for sipping.

It's Mezcal Keychain

Mezcal merch? From a celebrity brand that's actually cool?? It's a rarity, but Dos Hombres has managed to get over the celebrity thing and make some very good looking merch that goes back to the village where the mezcal is produced. Speaking of... the mezcal ain't bad either.

Half Dome Decanter

A decanter that features a topographic of America's most famous rock face, great for any guy's bar.

Don Julio Classic Margarita Set

Did someone say Tequila? This margarita set is just what someone needs to take the edge off after a long day of work, or perhaps after a phone call with your in-laws. Twin Oaks Wine & Spirits knew just what they were doing when they threw this perfect trio together.

12 Year Old Gift Set

The Glenlivet's single malt scotch whisky is iconic, so it's only fitting that its gift set live up to the rep. They can taste the 12, 14, and 15 year and compare notes.

Spritz Kit

Don't worry. There's a set out there for all types of alcohol lovers—even the spritz fans. This one even comes with a picnic blanket and tote as well.

Cocktail Gift Set

It's not an alcohol roundup without something from Casamigos. The Blackberry Basil Smash and Signature Margarita mixers coupled with salty sweet orange and pink Himalayan salt rimmers round out the set.

“Perfectly Peared Frozé” Brunch Cocktail Kit

If they like to brunch, they are really going to love this kit. A bottle of Belvedere and Chandon's rosé makes for the perfect late-morning apértif.

Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Sure, they've had an old fashioned before, but have they ever made their own smoked old fashioned? We think not. Well, not yet at least.

Gift Box

Maybe they love drinking but are trying to take it easy. Or maybe they just love a good mixer for their cocktail. Either way, this gift box from Mingle Mocktails will deliver.

Rocks Glass Gift Pack

For the vodka lover, this is the ultimate gift set. A sleek bottle of Grey Goose with elegant glasses make vodka on the rocks as palatable as ever.

Mixed Case

Jalapeño Hex and Basil Habanero are here to elevate the aspiring bartender's skills. With these simple syrups, their cocktails are going to have a little bit of a kick to them.

Margarita Cocktail Kit

Kendall Jenner's tequila brand takes form in a set that assembles all tools needed to make the perfect margarita. A two-piece shaker, strainer, jigger, bar spoon, muddler, ice tongs, cocktail glasses, and a bottle of premium tequila? It's almost too good to be true. Almost.

The Classic Decanter

Do you really want to impress them? If you feel like shelling out the big bucks, this decanter has a 20-carat gold neck, crystal spikes, and houses the ultra luxurious cognac.

Elyx Vodka and Tidy Martini Kit

An epic martini starts with Absolut's Elyx vodka. Or, as Absolute dubs it, "liquid silk." And this martini kit has all the makings for a classic drink that should be shaken, not stirred.

Diplomático Reserva Exclusiva Gift Set

Diplomático Reserva Exclusiva is a rich, dark, funky rum that sips extraordinarily well over ice—which they can do out of the included rocks glasses.

Wine Pairing Collection - Two Bottles

This is one gift set that people will not stop talking about. If you bring cheese over along with this set, you win best guest of the night before the night has even begun.

California Craft Beer Gift Basket

It's a California brewery tour delivered right to their doorstep. Everyone is different when it comes to choosing beers. Why not give them options?

Personalized Gin-Fusion Kit

Man Crates did you the favor and created the Personalized Gin-Fusion Kit. This set comes with 2 Glass Bottles, 375mL2 Personalized Labels, 2 Bartop Corks, Gin-Fusion Instructional Recipe Booklet, as well as Gin Flavor Enhancers. The only thing better than serving your guests alcohol, is bragging that you made the drinks from scratch.

Weller Special Reserve & Blanton's Original Single Barrel Bourbon & Eagle Rare Bourbon Bundle

Stepping over to the more pricey side of alcohol, this Bourbon gift set from Wooden Cork will definitely impress your host. By using rye grain instead of wheat, this Bourbon Whisky produces a smooth taste of honey and butterscotch.

Cristalino is Forever Exclusive Tasting Box

Featuring five Reposado and Añejo samples from Maestro Dobel Tequila, Gran Coramino, Gran Centenario, 1800 Tequila and Jose Cuervo, it's the ultimate gift for tequila lovers.

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