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Holiday Gifts

GIFT GUIDE

BY ANDEW MADIGAN
Shopping for Secret (or not so
secret) Santa gifts? Explore
these festive spirits for the
people on your gift list. Whether
you're gifting Tommy's teacher,
Bob's boss or Great Uncle Gene,
spirits are the perfect choice!
Order online for convenient
curbside pickup, or if you live
in select areas of Northern
Virginia, Richmond or Hampton
Roads, place your online
order and try out ABC's home
shipping service.

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$10 Range
Gift Ideas

Goldschlager Schnapps, 375ml $12.99
Goldschlager-German for "gold
beater," a reference to artisans who
make gold leaf-is a Swiss cinnamonflavored schnapps. In every bottle,
you'll find small flakes of gold
floating in the liqueur. You can't
go wrong with this combination of
alcohol and precious metal.
Jagermeister, 200ml - $8.99
A perennial favorite, Jagermeister
is a German liqueur made from a
unique blend of 56 roots, spices,
herbs and fruits, including juniper,
anise, ginseng and saffron. At
70-proof, Jager is a low-alcohol spirit
that should be kept in the freezer and
served cold.
Kahlua Coffee Liqueur, 375ml $13.49
Kahlua is a classic coffee liqueur from
Mexico that's been around since
1936. Produced using rum, coffee and
sugar, this drink will come in handy
to prepare a wide variety of cocktails,
such as the White Russian, Black
Russian, B-52, Mudslide and Spanish
Coffee.
Johnnie Walker Black, 200ml $13.99
For more than 100 years, people have
enjoyed this Scotch made from an
exclusive mixture of 40 single malt
and grain whiskies, each one aged
for at least 12 years. Popular and
well-regarded throughout the world,
Johnnie Walker is evenly balanced
between smokey and sweet. It makes
a great gift for beginners and Scotch
enthusiasts alike.
Chateau Morrisette Red
Mountain Laurel, 750ml - $9.19
This is a sweet yet understated
dessert wine made exclusively from
North American grape varietals. The
flavor is similar to port, with notes of
ripe cherry, plum and blackcurrant.
Serve as an appetizer before meals or
along with a dessert.

Southern Star
Double Shot Coffee
Bourbon Cream
Liqueur, 4 - 50ml
bottles in a Candy
Cane package $9.99
A perfected bend of rich,
delicious cream and sweet
whiskey with a delightful
hint of espresso-roast
coffee with a pleasant
toffee bourbon finish.

$20 Range
Gift Ideas

Patron Silver Tequila, 200ml $19.99
A high-quality tequila at a very
reasonable price, Patron Silver is made
in small batches from 100% Blue Weber
Agave. Serve it straight up, with a
twist, or in your favorite cocktails.
Tito's Vodka, 750ml - $21.99
In 1997, Tito's Handmade Vodka began
as a micro-distillery in Austin, Texas,
but within a few years they'd become
a major player in the spirits industry.
Their vodka is made from yellow corn
rather than potatoes or wheat, for an
unexpected pop of sweetness.
D'Usse VSOP Cognac, 200ml $17.99
If you're looking for a distinctive
holiday gift, try this premium cognac
in the striking double-cross bottle.
D'Usse VSOP is a bold spirit aged for
a minimum of 4½ years in the French
cellars of Chateau de Cognac. The
flavor profile is robust with notes of
cinnamon, seared almond and honey.
Kraken Black Spiced Rum, 750ml
- $19.99
A unique rum, Kraken is as black as
squid ink. The aroma is an intriguing
blend of chocolate, espresso and
winter spice with hints of ginger,
molasses and vanilla on the tongue.
Try it neat, over ice, or in your
favorite wintertime cocktails.
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