Holiday Gift Guide:

Last-Minute Holiday Gifts

No matter how well you prepare or how many lists you make, invariably you will need a last-minute gift or two this time of year. No need to worry; here are five presents you should have on hand, just in case any unexpected guests arrive. Cheers!

Dale DeGroff’s Pimento Aromatic Bitters ($19 for 250 mL)

This past summer, master bartender and Liquor.com advisory board member Dale DeGroff launched an eponymous line of complex allspice bitters. He likes to use them in Mai Tais, Piña Coladas and even Sazeracs.

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Waterford Mixology Double Old Fashioned Glasses ($195 for a set of 4)

An elegant drink deserves an equally elegant presentation. Fortunately, Waterford has introduced a new line of crystal double Old Fashioned glasses. They’re so nice, you may decide to keep them yourself.

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Gaz Regan’s Annual Manual for Bartenders 2012 & Gaz Regan’s 101 Best new Cocktails 2012 ($22; $20)

Impart the gift of knowledge by giving expert bartender and Liquor.com advisory board member Gary Regan’s Annual Manual and 101 Best New Cocktails. Both volumes have been updated this year and are packed with interesting info and, of course, drink recipes.

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Reginald’s Homemade Bourbon Pecan Peanut Butter ($7)

We love peanut butter, pecans and bourbon. So when we heard about this concoction, which combines all three, we had to taste it. The product more than lived up to our expectations.

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Le Creuset Wine Cube ($30)

With all the stocking up for holiday parties and dinners, everybody needs a place to store excess vino. Famed French brand Le Creuset has a simple solution: the Wine Cube. The leather box unfurls to hold up to half a case.

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