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Gifts for the Liquor Aficionado
Give the gift of holiday “spirits” this year to celebrate an end to 2018 and the beginning of 2019. These beautifully crafted bottles are a great gift idea for the perfect hostess, liquor aficionado, or that someone that simply likes to enjoy a perfectly crafted cocktail. Below are some brands we have tasted (and approve of!). Included are recipes that can either be gifted with the bottle or perhaps you want to try them for yourselves. Happy holidays and don’t forget – “Please drink responsibly.”
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