Holiday gift-giving made easy
When it comes to liquid options, gift giving at this time of year has never been easier. Beautifully packaged bottles with included glassware, or curated boxes of wine, spirits and beer fill store shelves from floor to ceiling. Lean on your favourite retailer to help you share some holiday spirit(s) with your loved ones.
Port lovers can enjoy a range of whites, rubies, tawnies, rosé, and even vintage ports in the Quevedo Port Advent Calendar with 24 days of 50mL bottles of fortified wines—a perfect way to revisit some favourites or discover something new in the lineup. The calendar includes a 30-year-old tawny, a serious port for those who appreciate this style of wine. Find this calendar along with other boxed sampling kits, wines in wooden boxes, and other spirits gift sets at Keg & Cork Liquor Company at 3845 – 99 Street NW, Edmonton. https://kegncork.com/
Willow Park Wines & Spirits, long a staple retail store in Calgary, has recently expanded to Edmonton. Located in Windermere, at 1215 – 175 Street NW, they offer weekly specials and custom-made gift baskets ideal for both private and corporate giving. Fill out the request form, select the items you want included, choose the desired wrapping, add a personalized message, and the basket will be ready within two business days. For the person on your list who has everything, a gift certificate to a class or store event led by winemakers, export managers, importers and other experts in the trade, is sure to provide an experience where valuable information is always shared. Act fast though, as these events sell out quickly. https://www.willowpark.net/
The Highlands area of Edmonton is a charming neighbourhood to explore and admire the heritage homes with views over the ravine. Enjoy a cup of coffee at Candid, an ice cream cone at Kind, burgers at Fox, then stop next door at Highlands Liquor (6427 – 112 Avenue NW, Edmonton) for one of their beer advent calendars including their own original calendar, curated by the in-store beer buyer. These calendars have been popular for years and are always a hit with beer lovers. Whether you choose a 12-day, or a full 24-day version, aficionados will appreciate the variety of styles from different countries of origin. While you’re there, peruse their selection of barware—shakers, spoons, jiggers and Moscow Mule mugs, all boxed and ready to give. Perfect for the mixologist on your list. Mini bottles of unique spirits located near the till are perfectly sized for stocking stuffers. https://highlandsliquor.ca
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