We've been gifting alcohol more frequently than ever before, but we still haven't learnt what's appropriate to give and when?
This could get confusing and there are high chances of making bad choices. Selecting the right alcohol to gift changes the spirit and the mood of the recipient.
Choose wisely!
Dizzying amounts of choices are available today so make sure you keep the following in mind before your ready with your gift.
Show some thought – Ideally one would choose the gift based on personal preferences, keeping in mind the likes and dislikes of the recipient. However, there may be times when one is unaware of it, well in that case you're on the right page.
Age Factor
Consider the age of
the recipient, Let’s say we have 3 categories
Age 21-30 years would prefer shots or then
simply go for beer.
Options –Jagermeister( A digestif, closely related to gin),
Cafe Patron (an extra premium tequila with the essence of coffee.)
If your budget is not very high then the best option is Beer. You can always present a well-wrapped hamper of beer cans to the youngsters so that they are happy to have their full stock. A few recommendations;
Indian Beers –Kingfisher light, Bira, White /Blonde/Dark.
Occasion –It's important to keep in mind how special the occasion is, whether its a dinner, house warming, birthday make your choice based on the occasion
Presentation – if its a single bottle, hand it over in a bottle bag and neatly add a tag. Make sure you use good quality stationery and it looks neat and well finished. If its a hamper of beer cans you can send it privately before the occasion to underplay the gesture
This age group commonly prefers
Vodka, so the
options available are Absolut, Grey Goose, Belvedere, Beluga. Selecting Vodka
would be the easiest because of its broad price range so you could base your
choice entirely on your budget.
Gin has grown
very popular in recent times. The worlds best selling gins are ;Gordon’s,Bombay
Sapphire, Hendricks, The Botanist and the list goes on ....
Sip Smith London Dry
Gin is smooth and fruity in the right proportion while, Gin Mare is infused
with herbs grown in the Mediterranean.
The safest alcohol to gift them would be Wines, Whiskey and Malts.
Australian, Italian,
Californian and South African are rare to source locally but the best to
gift.
Whiskeys
like Chivas 12, Gold label, Blue Label.
Single Malts Glenfiddich,Glenlivet,Smokey
Head,Monkey Shoulder Talisker,Amarula,Cao
ila, Oban and Laphroaig are some drinks
that are thoroughly enjoyed by this age group.
The more aged the malt the more expensive it gets. However most
malts have the minimum and maximum age to choose from, for eg. Laphroaig 8
years/10years/15 years and 18 years,Laphroaig 4 Oak,Laphroaig Quater Cask,Laphroaig
23 years.
Liquors is
another great option like Bailey's, a hot favorite and Jagermeister.
Occasion- Definitely
recommended for any milestone occasion or a gift to the boss.
Presentation –needs
to be wrapped exquisitely and presented preferably before the occasion.
Other High-End Options
The Macallan Series, Royal Salute, Chivas 18 ,Glenfiddich 18,
Laphroaig 15 depending on your budget.
Japenese malts from
the Santory distillery like Nikka, Yamazaki and Hibiki.
Hampers with a range of fine wines, Champagne, Whiskeys
accompanied with luxury food item have always been a delight for the recipient
and the family as well.
Champagne
Recommendations – Moet & Chandon Imperial,Pol Roger Brut and the favorite pink drink Rose’ Champagnes.
Occasion –Weddings
and Milestone Celebrations.
Presentation
–Very elaborate
We have put together this list based on our experiences, knowledge
and common social trends in India. We aim to give you a basic idea of gifting
styles and options. Gifting booze is not that simple as we make it to be,
considering the wide range of choices available. We have attempted to summaries the options and simplify this tricky endeavor.
Cheers!
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