A Guide To Gifting Alcohol

It is mainly associated with Christmas and birthdays but when you gift alcohol it can make an immediate statement.

If you choose the gift wisely, it will likely be cherished by the recipient. But, if you are simply late to their birthday party and pick it up from the local store on the way there, it may end up sitting in the cupboard for the foreseeable future. 

With all the options available for presenting alcohol that you can find online, why would you want to gift a boring bottle of house wine? There are many baskets, hampers, and even accessories that can be added to a bottle of wine or whiskey to make it a classy gift to give. 

So, here is a short guide as to how to go about picking the right alcohol to gift.

Personalizing or Not?

There has been a surge in the market of gift giving relating to personalization. 

While you can get personalized labels printed, you can also now get customized alcohol bottles. This can make a tremendous impact, as you can choose an unusual bottle shape or even a bright color scheme for the bottle. This will really help it to stand out when it is placed next to their collection of other bottles and will forever be something that they cherish.

What Do They Like?

Does your friend or family member like wine? Or do they like whiskey more? This will play a huge part in what alcohol you give them as a gift.

There are so many wine varieties and even cider varieties available today that there is no need to stick to the standard flavors. You can now get cider based around raspberry and pineapple, making it something that they may not have tasted and would be interested in having as a gift. 

Budget

There are bottles of wine for sale today that are worth thousands of dollars, which may be a bit over the top unless you are a millionaire!

There are also lots of alcohol hampers that include everything within them. These come in a range of prices and variations to allow you to pick the right one out for the occasion without draining your savings. 

If you are gifting a bottle of wine for a birthday, you can spend a bit more but if you are bringing wine along to a dinner party, it may not be so appropriate to do so.

Appropriateness

This leads nicely to this point. 

Is it appropriate to gift alcohol if your friends are having a baby shower or celebrating a Christening? Not likely!

Aim to keep alcohol-based gifts for occasions that are focused solely on your friends or family and not their children, as this will not be seen as appropriate and may cause a few issues.

Accessories

It is worth taking a look at the accessories that come along with alcohol-based gifts. For instance, many online retailers can allow you to order customized corkscrews or labels too, which can allow you to date the bottle you are giving to a special occasion.