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Today it is not considered bad form to give a man and even a woman alcohol, especially elite. Collectible varieties are often sold in branded packaging or a beautifully designed bottle, so additional decor may not be needed. I will share my top gift ideas for little money.
Whiskey Jameson
A classic originally from Ireland, aged for at least 6 years. It costs about 2000 rubles. I think Jameson is the best whiskey in this price range.
True connoisseurs will surely like the combination of the amber color of the drink with the aroma of caramel and vanilla with hints of sherry and oak. The taste of Jameson is pleasant, soft, slightly sweet and slightly nutty.
It is suitable both for drinking on its own and for making cocktails based on it.
Brandy (Cognac) Chatelle “Napoleon”
The most affordable high-quality French cognac, aged in special barrels made of rare woods. During the time of Tsarist Russia, it was served at the table of Emperor Nicholas II. It costs about 1500 rubles.
I liked the combination of light amber color with a balanced aroma of dried fruits, spices and oak. The taste is fruity, long-lasting, leaving a pleasant aftertaste of nuts, honey and citrus zest.
It is sold, as a rule, in branded packaging of maroon color.
Absolut Vodka
Premium brand from Sweden. Absolut is made from the highest purity alcohols and water from artesian wells using a unique secret technology. It costs about 1200 rubles.
The taste of vodka is unusually soft. It is produced both in the classic version and with additives that affect the aftertaste.
Suitable for making cocktails. For example, I use Absolut Citron with Lemon and Lime when I cook Cosmopolitan.
Джин Bombey saphire
Classic from London. Made according to an old recipe from 1761 using a unique distillation process and selected ingredients: berries, herbs, roots and spices. It costs about 2500 rubles.
It attracts attention with a stylish bottle made of blue sapphire glass.
I remember it for its rich aroma with hints of juniper and bitter citrus and a mild but tart taste with a slight hint of orange and lemon.
Tequila Olmeca
The legendary and popular “drink of the gods” from Mexico. Olmeca is made according to a century-old technology from Weber’s blue agave juice, obtained from the baked cores of plants that are at least seven years old. The drink costs about 2000 rubles.
Available in a corrugated bottle in several variations: white, golden or dark brown.
I liked the soft taste of tequila combined with a rich aroma.
Liqueur Jägermeister
Alcohol from Germany for brutal men. It was originally invented to emphasize masculinity and was intended for hunters. It is made according to a secret recipe from 56 ingredients. Aged in oak barrels, which gives it a deep dark hue. It costs 1500 rubles.
A memorable combination of a spicy aroma with a bittersweet, tart, but mild herbal taste.
Jägermeister thickens as it cools, so it’s ideal to serve iced.