Okay, so I wanted to put together some killer alcohol-related gifts, but I didn’t want to just grab the usual stuff. I wanted to find things that were a bit more unique, you know? So, I started brainstorming.
The Initial Brain Dump
First, I just jotted down every boozy gift idea I could think of. Everything from fancy whiskey stones to personalized flasks. I ended up with a pretty long, messy list.
- Whiskey stones
- Personalized flasks
- Craft beer-making kits
- Fancy cocktail shakers
- Wine aerators
- Subscription boxes (beer, wine, spirits)
- High-end bottles of liquor
- Books about cocktails or wine
- Cool bottle openers
Digging Deeper
Then, I started looking around online. I checked out a bunch of different stores, and browsed blogs and articles about the “best” alcohol gifts. It helped expand and filter the list.
I wanted to get a feel for what was actually popular, what was considered “high-quality,” and what kind of price ranges I was looking at.
Narrowing It Down
After doing all that research, I started to get a better sense of what I didn’t want. I crossed off anything that seemed too generic or too cheap.I also wanted a gift with different price.
For example, for the person who loves trying new things, I figured a craft beer or cocktail subscription box would be perfect. And for the whiskey aficionado, maybe a really nice set of glasses or some rare bottle I could hunt down.
Making It Personal
The most important part, I think, is making sure the gift fits the person. I have friends who are super into craft beer, others who are wine snobs (in a good way!), and some who just love a good, classic cocktail.
So, instead of ending up with a generic list,I decided to organize things by the type of drinker. And that’s where I landed!
