Looking for the best wines and spirits to enjoy this holiday season? Want to create a celebration that is festive, enchanting, magical and also delicious! This holiday wine and spirit guide offers an amazing selection of personally curated selections to enjoy with friends and family.
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And to set the holiday season off in the perfect and spirited way (see what I did there?!), serve up one of these delicious cocktails:
- Gingerbread Martini
- Strawberry Cheesecake Martini
- Pistachio Coquito or the traditional Coquito Recipe
- Espresso Martini (with Baileys! Super Creamy) or the delightful Godiva Chocolate Martini
- Smoked Old Fashioned with Bourbon Cherries
- The Ultimate Baileys Cocktail
- Homemade White Chocolate Liqueur (Perfect for Gifting!)
To serve alongside your glass of wine or favorite spirit, you will love these delicious holiday recipes:
- Holiday Charcuterie Board or classic Trader Joe’s Charcuterie Board
- Christmas Cake Popsicles, Coconut Rum Balls and Cherry Brownies.
- Reverse Sear Tomahawk Steak with a side of Roasted Bone Marrow
Jump to:
- Best Holiday Wines
- Captivating Holiday Champagne and Sparkling Wines
- Cozy Whiskey and Bourbon
- Enchanting Rum, Tequila, Mezcal & Sotol
- Luxury Cognac and Armagnac
- Exciting Liqueurs, Zero Proof (No Alcohol) Beverages and Cannabis Cocktails
- Festive Ready-to-Drink Holiday Spirits
- Merrily Delicious Canned Cocktails
- Other Delicious Holiday Cocktail Ideas?
Best Holiday Wines
Wente Vineyards
If you are looking for one of our absolute favorite holiday wines to enjoy, go no further than Wente Vineyards. We fell in LOVE with these wines and want to share our love as far and as fast as we can! Some of our favorites include:
- 2020 Cabernet Franc: Our 2020 Small Lot Cabernet Franc is wonderfully layered with toasty oak richness, lovely aromas of lavender, and concentrated flavors of black cherry, herbs de Provence, and olive.
- 2019 nth DEGREE Cabernet Sauvignon: Cabernet Sauvignon is fully packed with notes of black cherry and red plums from front to back and its optimally ripened fruit is decked out with a generous measure of French oak spice including toasted vanilla bean, polished mahogany, and a hint of clove and winter spice.
Baldacci Family Vineyards
2021 Black Label Cabernet Sauvignon is the perfect wine to ring in the holiday season! Boasting layers of sweet spices, ripe black fruits and earthy depth with flavors of blackberry jam, creme de cassis, chocolate, licorice, spice, menthol and sweet French oak.
Josh Cellars
Looking for an exciting and nuanced wine for the holidays? You will love Josh Cellars Highly Rated Cabernet Bundle! Perfect for the red wine enthusiast, Josh Cellars’ Highly Rated Cabernets bundle features Josh Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon, Bourbon Barrel Aged Cabernet Sauvignon and North Coast Cabernet Sauvignon. Available individually or together as part of the bundle!
Captivating Holiday Champagne and Sparkling Wines
Ferghettina Franciacorta
Looking to celebrate the holiday season with the perfect holiday sparkle? You will love Ferghettina Franciacorta, a renowned Italian winery producing exceptional wines, known for their elegance and sophistication. The perfect choices your holiday celebrations are:
- Rosé Brut DOCG: 100% Pinot Noir. Soft pink color. Fine and persistent perlage. The wine has very elegant aromas of blackberry with raspberry notes. Excellent length and structure.
- Brut Milledì DOCG: Flavors reminiscent of apple tart, cinnamon and a touch of cream. The medium-bodied palate offers notes of yellow plum, candied lemon and pressed yellow flowers, finishing with a balance between the creamy texture and vibrant acidity.
Cozy Whiskey and Bourbon
Brother Justus
Looking for the perfect whiskey to enjoy this holiday season!? Brother Justus is the perfect pick. It honors Minnesota’s rebellious, bootlegging monk who believed that good whiskey – expertly made – is a blessing. Our favorites include:
- Founder’s Reserve Whiskey: Each sip blooms with the toasted malt and tallgrass herb of the prairies, the vanilla oak and caramelized stone fruit of leafy woods, and the dark, resinous spice of boreal forest, with a finish as fresh and clean as sky-blue waters.
- American Single Malt Whiskey: After less than one year in the barrel, the result is an American Single Malt Whiskey full of smooth layers that perfectly showcase the rich complexities of malted barley.
Still Austin
The cool crisp weather of fall is here which means it’s time to re-stock your bar cart with comforting whiskeys and bourbons from Still Austin. Whether you’re enjoying a cozy night in, hosting a dinner party with friends, or enjoying the fall foliage, there is a spirit to sip and savor for every occasion with and one of our favorites:
- Cask Strength Bourbon: A deeper, more “metal” version of the beloved Straight Bourbon, made from a select blend of choice barrels and bottled at a grow-hair-on-your-chest 118 proof.
- Cask Strength Rye Whiskey: A more aromatically intense, technicolor version of The Artist, with rich notes of cherry cobbler with a buttery cinnamon crust, candied ginger and lemon peels, and apricot streusel coffee cake.
Penelope Toasted Bourbon Whiskey
Searching for the perfect holiday hit!? Penelope Toasted Bourbon brings all the comfort to this holiday season! After full maturation in charred new American oak barrels, Penelope Bourbon is finished in a new, freshly toasted barrel resulting in deep notes of vanilla imbued by the toasting process for an outstanding signature flavor profile.
Garrison Brothers HoneyDew Bourbon
This award-winning Small Batch HoneyDew Bourbon Whiskey by Garrison Brothers, infused with Burleson’s Texas Wildflower Honey is perfect for the holiday season!
A smooth, light bourbon with a sweet honey finish is transformed used bourbon barrels into small, wooden cubes that were immersed in honey. After fully absorbing, they are placed in the belly of a stainless-steel tank, letting the bourbon soak up those delicious honey flavors every single day for seven months.
Hard Truth Harvest Rye Mellencamp Collaboration
If you are looking for distinctive rye-whiskey to enjoy this holiday season, RUN to buy Hard Truth Sweet Mash Harvest Rye, a collaboration between Hard Truth Distilling Co. and Mellencamp Whiskey Co.
This limited series of collectible sweet mash whiskeys supports America’s heartland farmers and boasts notes of spiced pear, toffee, and rich caramel with a finish that is warm and lingering with hints of dark chocolate, oak, and spiced honey that fade to toffee and subtle, smoked vanilla.
Enchanting Rum, Tequila, Mezcal & Sotol
Hacienda de Chihuahua Sotol
Celebrate the holidays with an exceptional sotol from Hacienda de Chihuahua Sotol, family-owned/operated and boasting multiple internationally-recognized certifications. A few of our favorites include:
- Sotol Añejo: Extracted from 100% wild Sotol plant. 2 years of aged. Bottled from a French white oak numbered barrel. This fascinating drink has been triple distilled in a double column copper alembic, offering a higher degree of purity, which gives it an extraordinary richness in its exceptional and unique aroma and flavor.
- Sotol Reposado: Extracted from 100% wild Sotol plant, aged for 12 months in French white oak barrels. The Sotol bouquet begins with an exciting flavor, more floral than herbal, more vanilla; a little spicy; the middle stage passes without diminishment in aromatic strength, while the essence of vanilla and oak deepens, and the floral aspect fades.
Cazcanes Tequila
One of our favorites for the holiday season is Cazcanes Tequila, made with only two ingredients: 100% Pure Weber Blue Agave and Natural Spring Water. Additive free! Cazcanes No. 9 Blanco offers a refined and complex flavor profile, with sweet cooked agave, floral notes, and a subtle minerality. Its higher proof delivers a richer mouthfeel and a long, smooth finish.
Ron Barcelo Rum
This holiday season would not be complete without savoring some Ron Barcelo rum by the fireplace. Ron Barceló is the only Dominican rum produced with 100% sugarcane juice from their own plantations. Ron Barcelo Imperial is the perfect choice with aromas of butter cream, dried cherries, intense vanilla, pineapple jam and caramelized nuts followed by a mild entry to a dry but fruity flavor.
Luxury Cognac and Armagnac
BHATKA
For the perfect holiday spirit selection that is sure to impress the most discerning connoisseur, let me introduce the BHAKTA Armagnac Decade Set 1980s. A collection of ten rare Armagnac vintages, each representing a unique year from the iconic 1980s. This exclusive tasting experience allows you to explore the distinct character of each Armagnac vintage from the 1980s, with every 50ml bottle offering a snapshot of history in a glass.
From bold, rich flavors to subtle, complex nuances, this set delivers a complete journey through the decade. To enhance your experience, each pack includes a personalized tasting journal, perfect for recording your impressions and memories of each year. Whether you’re a connoisseur or a curious enthusiast, this collection is the best way to savor the spirit of the 80s.
Martingale Cognac
Indulge this holiday season with Martingale Cognac, a new, fresh style of Cognac honoring a family legacy. Founded in 2023 by Guillaume Thomas (Founder, CEO, veteran Pernod Ricard executive) and Amaury Thomas (Co-Founder, Master Blender), fourth-generation custodians of one of the most coveted domaines in the appellation, it is crafted from a blend of four of the most sought-after crus, with a notable borderies content. Martingale embodies freshness, fragrance, and refinement, offering an exquisite balance of complexity and smoothness.
Exciting Liqueurs, Zero Proof (No Alcohol) Beverages and Cannabis Cocktails
Zero Proof
Looking to enjoy the holiday season with a delightful no-alcohol alternative? The Zero Proof offers the best non-alcoholic spirits, from wine to gin and bourbon-inspired pours! One of our favorites is the Best Selling Non-Alcoholic Wine Bundle featuring:
- Saint Viviana Non-Alcoholic Cabernet Sauvignon
- Saint Viviana Non-Alcoholic Sauvignon Blanc
- Oddbird Blanc de Blancs Sparkling White Wine
- Oddbird GSM Non-Alcoholic Red Wine
- ISH Sparkling White Non-Alcoholic Wine
- ISH Sparkling Rosé Non-Alcoholic Wine
Nowadays Craft Cannabis Cocktail
Looking for the perfect spirit to enjoy this holiday season while still staying merry and bright? You will absolutely adore, Nowadays, a bright, buzzy and balanced cannabis cocktail with a crisp finish and a 2MG or 6MG dose of THC.
Mix it, sip it, or serve it on the rocks. Whether you’re drinking or not drinking, this light and lively spirit provides an uplifting experience for any occasion, especially this holiday season!
Ancho Reyes
Enjoy the unique and spicy this holiday season with Ancho Reyes Chile Liqueur! This traditional chile liqueur elevates drinks and cocktails with a sweet and spicy Mexican touch, balanced, pleasantly sweet and smoky aftertaste. Fabulous to sip neat or chilled and perfect to prepare the most complex and original cocktails.
Festive Ready-to-Drink Holiday Spirits
Hilton Head Distillery
Looking to ring in the holiday season with the most exquisite holiday inspired spirits!? Hilton Head Distillery is South Carolina’s largest distillery known for its craft rums, bourbons, and vodka. It just released its popular holiday line of rums and they are BEYOND! A few of our favorites include:
- Yuletide Nog: A seasonal delight crafted with real cream, fresh cinnamon, and nutmeg. Experience the magic of the holidays as each sip envelops your palate with a deliciously creamy mouthfeel and the traditional warmth of holiday eggnog flavor.
- Island Rum Cream: Transport yourself to a realm of sensory bliss with this velvety, iced cream-like perfection. Revel in the symphony of Tahitian vanilla and house-made caramel expertly blended with our signature platinum rum.
- Bananas Foster Rum: A house-made marvel infused with caramelized banana, Tahitian vanilla, and a dash of cinnamon. This rum is a sensory symphony, meticulously macerated and distilled to perfection. Crowned with brown sugar banana syrup, each sip unveils the dance of flavors—sweet banana, exotic vanilla, and a subtle spice.
Rancho La Gloria
Indulge in the holiday spirit with Rancho La Gloria‘s award-winning pre-mixed cocktails are made with 100% de agave wine and are perfect for any occasion. For the holidays, we LOVED their dessert line:
- Spiked Horchata: Spiced cinnamon, creamy milk, vanilla rice pudding and a touch of agave make this truly delicious Spiked Horchata cocktail the perfect way to end any day. Simply cinnamon sugar the rim and serve it over ice. Salud!
- Chocolate Martini: Feeling fancy? This chocolate martini is dressed to impress with smooth, creamy milk, notes of dark chocolate and a touch of agave. Black tie optional.
- Espresso Martini: Keep the party going with a little roasted cappuccino, notes of black coffee, sweet chocolate and a touch of agave. Simply serve up this espresso martini in a chilled martini glass or in a lowball over ice. Let’s see your local coffee shop do that.
The Cocktail Collection
Looking for a fun ready-to-drink craft cocktail to enjoy this holiday season? Go no further than The Cocktail Collection: your ultimate solution for effortless, premium hosting and gifting. These ready-to-serve cocktails require no bar tools or mixology skills—just open, pour, and serve. It’s that simple! Our favorites from the collection are :
- Crown Royal Whisky Sour with Black Cherry: Blended Canadian whisky, lemon juice, and black cherry with other natural flavors.
- Bulleit Old Fashioned: Made with Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey and orange bitters.
Merrily Delicious Canned Cocktails
Sokē & Soula
Celebrate the holidays with a premium cocktail experience from Spirited Brands featuring Sokē & Soula:
- Sokē: A premium handcrafted canned sake soda cocktail that offers a contemporary take on Japan’s legacy beverage. Made with premium Junmai sake and all-natural fruit flavors, Sokē is a fusion of modern and traditional Japanese flavors. Sokē comes in four flavors: White Peach, Lychee, Cherry Blossom and Yuzu Ginger.
- Soula: A premium handcrafted canned margarita-infused Mexican agave azul wine that’s perfect for the holidays. Made with premium Mexican agave azul wine and all-natural, authentic flavors, Soula has four flavors: Mango, Citrus, Lime, Paloma, and Pineapple Chili.
Seagram’s Escapes
Need a fun, easy and versatile recipe for upping your bar game this holiday? Tis’ the Season to check out Seagram’s Escapes Glow in the Snow Spritz made with just a few simple ingredients. Stock your bar with all of the exciting Seagram’s Escapes flavors and invite your party guests to experiment with festive cocktail glasses, seasonal accents and fresh fruit.
Other Delicious Holiday Cocktail Ideas?
- Aperol Negroni
- Best Bourbon for Old Fashioned (with Classic Old Fashioned Recipe and many fun variations!)
- Red Sangria Recipe
- Halloween Skull Cocktail
- Empress Gin Cocktail
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