Celebrate your sweetheart this Valentine’s Day with a gift he’s guaranteed to love. Whether he enjoys sampling new craft beers or sipping a glass of bourbon with his favorite cigar, his discerning taste offers you the opportunity to think creatively and impress him with these Valentine’s Day gift ideas for him.
Alcohol-Related Gifts For Men Who Appreciate Fine Beverages
From carefully measuring his cocktail ingredients to making vacation plans around brewery stops, he’s a man who enjoys the finer things. Reward his great taste in liquor and life with our keg-sized collection of drinking gifts for men.
Whiskey and Bourbon Selections
Whether he’s a long-time whiskey connoisseur or just dipping his toes into the trendy whiskey pond – we’re looking at you, smoked Old-Fashioned – having someone who enjoys what the Irish call the “water of life” presents great gift-giving opportunities like gifts for whiskey lovers.
Now if he’s new to the game and not sure yet of the difference between whiskey, whisky, and bourbon, then the perfect gift for this newbie is a guide to whiskey, including terminology, recipes, and a history of this classic liquor. With a little studying, he’ll have the lingo down in no time, allowing him to show off his newfound expertise to friends and family.
Although the taste profile remains virtually the same, storing your whiskey in a decanter adds a touch of class to any home bar. Pair it with a set of whiskey glasses for a truly remarkable gift. But what makes a whiskey glass a whiskey glass? From the classic whiskey tumbler, or Old-Fashioned glass, to the highball and Glencairn whiskey glass, there is no vessel not worthy of that caramel-colored elixir. He won’t look overly “cool” sipping whiskey from a wine glass or red plastic cup, so consider pairing a whiskey decanter with several types of whiskey glasses for an impressive way to furnish his home bar.
Craft Beer and Ale Sets
Benjamin Franklin once said, “beer is proof that God loves us.” A warm sentiment, indeed, but there’s no proof he said it. We’d like to believe ole Benji did. But one thing is for certain and that is that we love beer and all its many styles and flavor profiles.
If he does, too, then you’ve hit upon the perfect gift theme for any and every occasion, including Valentine’s Day gifts for men. And if he possesses that can-do, DIY spirit like Ben had, then a home brewing kit is right up his alley. Once he learns the basics, he can begin experimenting with different styles and flavors. A pineapple pilsner? Absolutely, why not? Home brewing kits provide the makings of a favorite new hobby; one that keeps him in his man cave and out of your hair.
For a craft beer lover, there’s nothing quite like taking home a growler full of your favorite local IPA, stout, or porter. Elevate his growler game with a personalized growler that he can proudly show off to his beer buddies the next time he’s pouring them a pint. And speaking of pints, you can never go wrong with a set of personalized pint glasses. Adding his name or a favorite quote is the perfect way to make him feel special.
Cocktail Kits and Mixology Sets
Before we dive into the fun part, let’s start with the basics. Every great home mixologist needs a great cocktail tool set. How else is he going to shake, strain, muddle, and mix? Look for an all-in-one set that includes a shaker, strainer, muddler (when else do you get to muddle something?), and jigger. A citrus zester and channel knife make excellent additions. Yes, now he’s ready to create and show off his mixology skills.
Whether he enjoys lazy weekend afternoons wasting away again in Margaritaville or prefers a Bloody Mary to start his chilled Saturday, cocktail mixes provide an easy way to craft outrageously righteous drinks without any fuss or hassle.
The days of simple (some may say boring) cocktail recipes are a thing of the past, at least for now. Today’s cocktails are all about experimentation and using your imagination to pair unlikely flavors to create unique drinks. Consider a set of flavor enhancers, including sweet and savory concoctions, for a way to spruce up any boring cocktail.
Alcohol Accessories and Gadgets
Feeling a bit overwhelmed? Not sure where to start or what exactly gets his motor running…at least in terms of drinks? Luckily, there is a plethora of alcohol gifts for men that are perfect for anyone, no matter their tastes and proclivities.
For starters, how many times have you told him to put it on a coaster? Well, maybe if the coaster were personalized or perhaps made of leather, he’d be more inclined to do so. And speaking of coasters, why not pair one with a cigar holder?
Whiskey and beer lovers know that when there are multiple options from which to choose, a flight of alcohol is the only way to go. Flight boards are fun and creative Valentine’s gifts for men and can be personalized for an extra special gift.
Where there’s smoke there’s fire and what’s more fire than a savory and sweet, smoked whiskey or other cocktail? You can practically smell the delectable aroma right now, can’t you? Now he can add that smokey flavor to any cocktail with a cocktail smoker kit, complete with a smoking gun and a variety of flavored wood chips. Just make sure the smoke detectors are up-to-date and working.
This Valentine’s Day, raise a glass and toast to your beloved, honoring the years past and celebrating what’s to come, with a unique alcohol-related gift that is guaranteed to show your love and admiration.
