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EH Gift Guide #3: The Pseudo-Connoisseur

We all have that someone we know who seemingly knows everything about wine and spirits, which makes it that much harder to chose a gift. In the following compilation composed of the finest luxury bottles, as well as a few necessary accessories, you’ll find all the products a true alcohol connoisseur will appreciate this season. Hopefully, you can enjoy them just as much. Cheers!

 

1. AMQ Collection

Alexander McQueen Eau De Parfum

Best at just about everything, Alexander McQueen undoubtedly offers an array of subtly elegant fragrances. It took a build-up of two years to release this compilation and they will satisfy even the pickiest person.

Eau de Parfum, $245 each, ALEXANDER MCQUEEN. Available online on AlexanderMcQueen.com.

 

2. Gran patron Smoky

Gran Patrón Smoky Tequila

At an intriguing 101 proof, you won’t even feel it because Patrón successfully made a super smooth and gentle high-alcohol content liquid. This one’s for those who really know their tequila.

Gran Patrón Smoky, $199, PATRÓN. Available at certain retailers.

 

3. Poglia corkscrew

Cooper & Thief x Max Poglia Signature Wood & Bone Corkscrew

Every connoisseur deserves a picture-worthy bar and an artisan corkscrew.

Wood & bone corkscrew, $135, COOPER & THIEF x MAX POGLIA. Available online on Poglia.co.

 

4. The Dalmore

The Dalmore Port Wood Reserve

You can’t really go wrong with a Scottish single-malt.

Port Wood Reserve, $99, THE DALMORE. Available at certain retailers.

 

5. Grey Goose Tin

Grey Goose Holiday Tin

From France with love — don’t forget to leave a magnet love note on the metal tin the bottle comes in.

Holiday Tin, $45, GREY GOOSE. Available at Duty-Free Airport Shopping Destinations and Grey Goose Winter Marché Pop-Up at JFK’s Terminal 4.

 

6. 1950s Milo Bar Cart

Milo Baughman 1950’s Bar Cart

Simple, chic, and moveable, this bar cart is a Mad Men-approved essential.

1950’s Bar Cart, $671, MILO BAUGHMAN. Available at RH, Restoration Hardware, and RestorationHardware.com. 

 

7. Bacarrat

Baccarat Harmonie on the Rocks

A solid glassware set is always a solid gift for the one who likes to enjoy their booze like a gentleman.

Harmonie on the Rocks, $990, BACCARAT. Available at Baccarat.com.

 

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Dooney & Bourke Alto Wine Bottle Picnic Tote

For when one needs to transport their cherry-picked wine, here’s a chic, leather tote/backpack to carry it with ease.

Alto Wine Bottle Picnic Tote, $295, DOONEY & BOURKE. Available online on Dooney.com. 

 

9. Bedell

Bedell Musée 2013

If it’s good enough for Obama, it’s good enough for us especially with Bedell’s special edition Musee bottles that only pop-up once in a while when the harvest calls for it.

MUSÉE 2013, $125, BEDELL CELLARS. Avaibale at certain retail locations and BedellCellars.com.

 

10. Coravin

Coravin Model Two Wine System

Fulfill your true wine mom inhibitions with this practical wine dispenser.

Two wine system, $299.95, CORAVIN. Available at Coravin.com.

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2016 Holiday Gift Guide for Everyone Else

In order to make this season go off without a Holiday hitch, we’ve compiled a list of seasonal must-haves and envying items to fit every relative, friend, and pesky obligatory guilt-gift on your holiday shopping list. No need to spend hours traipsing about the store, just peruse this handy guide so you can get back to what really matters, indulging in the gifts you’ve already bought for yourself.

1. Beoplay A1, B&O PLAY

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Four colors and 360 sound, this pocket-sized speaker from B&O PLAY can turn any playlist into an instant banger.

Beoplay A1, $249. Beoplay.com.

2. Galop D’Hermès, HERMÈS

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Dress her up in the latest fragrance from Hermès, a rose-blended saffron mixture with a subtle touch of leather for a surprising shock of strength.

Galop d’Hermès, $210. Available at Hermès stores nationwide and Hermes.com.

3. English Rose Candle, BURBERRY

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The scent of the season comes full circle from Burberry in a decadent little candle dressed to the nines in sultry black.

English rose candle, $495. Burberry.com.

4. Velvet Chokers, ETRO

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Let the lady in your life embrace her inner ‘90s self with ETRO’s reinvention of a neck-hugging classic.

Multi beaded and velvet choker, $312 each. Available at ETRO, NYC.

5. Limited-Edition Rose Gold Shave Set, HARRY’S


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Ideal for any man’s shave, a touch of glittering rose gold from Harry’s provides a festive switch up to the same-old, same-old bathroom routine.

Harry’s limited-edition rose gold shave set, $95. Available at Barneys New York and Barneys.com.

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