Editor's Top Picks for the best products suitable for gifting.

Editor’s Top Picks: Best Gifting Products – November 2023 Issue of Food & Beverage Magazine

Astronaut Ice Cream Cookies & Cream

Enjoy an out of this world snack with Astronaut Ice Cream’s freeze-dried Cookies & Cream Ice Cream sandwich. Just like the astronauts eat, it’s cookies & cream ice cream between two chocolate wafer cookies, now in freeze-dried form, for no mess, no melt, and all fun. This product is ready-to-eat, has a three-year shelf life, is 100% real ice cream and is made in the USA.

Atlas Brew Works x Silent Neighbor Stout

Solar-powered brewery Atlas Brew Works’ Silent Neighbor recently won the bronze medal in the Stout category at the Great American Beer Festival (GABF) competition in September 2023. GABF is the nation’s largest commercial beer competition and recognizes the most outstanding beers produced in the United States. This is the second accolade in 2023 for Silent Neighbor, which also took home gold at the World Beer Cup earlier this year in May. With a 6.7% ABV, Silent Neighbor is made with generous portions of rye and blackstrap molasses, and opens with notes of rye, chocolate, and roasted barley blended with rich molasses and subtle fruity bitterness. Named as a homage to the historic Mount Olivet Cemetery, across from Atlas’ flagship Ivy City location, the award-winning stout is the perfect haunt for any season.

Aunt Sally’s – Creole Pralines

Aunt Sally’s has been making pralines in New Orleans for almost 90 years. Their Creamy Pralines are a perfect blend of American-style pralines and our Creole French Family traditions. Pralines are a confection originally from France but the family behind Aunt Sally’s pioneered the creation of American Creamy Pralines by using locally sourced ingredients (pecans, cane sugar, vanilla) and adding some cream. The result is an irresistible candy that feels and tastes like a rich, indulgent, New Orleans fudge. Creamy Pralines are gluten-free, they last up to eight months, and are also available in bite-size pralines that have been named Pralinettes.

B&G Côtes de Provence “Tourmaline”

B&G Côtes de Provence “Tourmaline” is a carefully crafted wine that embodies the essence of the region. It’s known for its elegance and distinctive bottle design inspired by a pink gemstone. This wine is bursting with fruit flavors and a refreshing finish. It has a pale pink color, and its lovely aroma is a mix of ripe red berries and white flowers. Pair this wine with various dishes like appetizers, salads, grilled food, and Mediterranean cuisine, enhancing the dining experience.

Baldacci Family Vineyards Fraternity

The Fraternity red wine blend shows off the quality and craftsmanship of the Baldacci Family Vineyards collection. From a family that has been crafting wine in the iconic Stags Leap District for 25 years, this bottle offers luxury at an accessible price-point. The 2021 Fraternity is comprised of 73% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17% Petit Verdot, and 9% Syrah (with a tiny amount of .25% Merlot and .75% Cabernet Franc). Winemaker Michael Baldacci works with eight appellations and 11 different vineyards to craft this truly balanced and finessed red blend. Dark berries, toffee, and black tea flavors abound on the juicy, medium-bodied palate. This wine is deliciously fruit-forward and approachable.

Barrelsmith Variety Pack

Once you have tasted Barrelsmith, nothing else will compare. Barrel aging makes better cocktails. Try a 3-pack of 100 ml bottles of Barrelsmith’s award-winning and barrel-aged Negroni, Boulevardier and Manhattan and taste for yourself why barrel aging makes better cocktails. Barrelsmith sources base spirits from an award-winning distillery. Barrelsmith crafts its own Rosso Vermouth from California wine grapes, cane sugar and natural flavors. Martha Outlaw created her unique liqueur specifically for craft cocktails destined for aging in barrels. Barrelsmith has been recognized with top awards from PROOF, IWSC, SIP, TAG, The Fifty Best and more. Barrelsmith is blended in small batches and aged in 53 gallon oak barrels. It is bottled at full strength, 60 – 70 proof.

Bartesian cocktail maker

With the Bartesian cocktail maker, you can experience the quality ingredients and premium pours you’d expect from a cocktail lounge in your own home – all at the touch of a button. Fill the Bartesian cocktail maker with your favorite brands of: Vodka, Tequila, Whiskey, Gin or Rum, as well as water. Then, insert your desired Bartesian capsules, which contain all the premium bitters, extracts, juice concentrates, and mixers that would otherwise need to be individually sourced, purchased, and stored. Once the Bartesian capsule is inserted into your Bartesian cocktail machine, the cocktail is immediately identified via barcode and suggests the proper glassware on the user interface touchscreen. The Bartesian cocktail machine lets you customize the pour strength of the drink ranging from mocktail to strong, then simply press ‘Mix’! Now you can be an at-home mixologist with the Bartesian cocktail maker.

Black Cap Hot Sauce

Black Cap Hot Sauce is an all-natural fermented hot sauce made in Columbus, Ohio. The name resulted from blind taste tests with Chef Jack Moore’s family and friends to finalize the recipe. One unmarked bottle had a black cap and the other a white cap. As taste tests began, “black cap” was the undisputed winner. The ingredient list is clean: Fresno peppers, garlic, ginger, lime zest, salt, chia seeds, and water- that’s it. “Preserving a culture” is the brand’s mission, and that goes beyond preserving the live probiotic culture in their sauce. It extends to their sustainability practices and amplifies the health benefits of fermented foods. If you have a hot sauce lover, foodie, or health nut on your holiday gift list this year, don’t miss out on this small batch sauce. It’s mild on heat and boasts huge flavor, making it approachable for any level of heat seeker.

Black Star Farms – Capella Gift Set

At Black Star Farms, they understand that gifting goes beyond mere exchanges; it’s a heartfelt expression that can forge new connections and fortify existing ones. For people in search of corporate gifts that leave a lasting impression or sincere personal gestures filled with meaning, these sets feature Northern Michigan’s premier winery and were clearly designed to make one’s gifting journey elegant and easy. For 25 years, this winery has crafted some of the finest wines in Michigan, crafting wine from vine to bottle, and a reflection of the heart and soul of the winemaking team. Gift sets come beautifully packaged in custom boxes showcasing stunning photos of the estate vineyard. Each carries a different celestial name that plays off a theme carried from their name, throughout their Inn and wine labels. A gift that delights both the eyes and the palate, these gifts will speak volumes about your appreciation.

Blind Tiger – Lavender French 75

The Lavender French 75 combines the essence of a bygone era with the vibrant flavors of lavender, lemon, and juniper. This bright, crisp, and bubbly concoction offers a delightful sensory experience that captures the spirit of the original French 75. According to legend, this cocktail had such a powerful kick that it was likened to being shelled with the French 75mm field gun. Blind Tiger (a moniker for speakeasies) takes pride in being the only line of non-alcoholic cocktails and mixers inspired by speakeasy culture. Each of their unique spirit-free cocktails is an actual prohibition-era classic. With the addition of the Lavender French 75, Blind Tiger continues to push boundaries and provide customers with an award-winning, all-natural, and mixologist-crafted experience. The Lavender French 75 is available exclusively in the 8.4 oz slim can format, making it the first carbonated offering from Blind Tiger.

Bluehouse Salmon

With a commitment to quality and sustainability, Bluehouse Salmon stands out as the ideal gift for any occasion. What sets them apart is the innovative approach to fish farming, where their salmon is cultivated in a unique blue house environment. This distinctive setting contributes to the salmon’s unparalleled taste and nutritional value, making it a standout choice for those seeking a remarkable gift. The nutrient-rich, pristine waters of the blue house environment result in salmon that is not only delicious but also exceptionally healthy. Bluehouse Salmon encapsulates the essence of responsible and mindful gifting, ensuring that your present carries a message of quality, flavor, and sustainability. Its distinctiveness, combined with its delectable taste, positions it as an excellent selection of the finest products for gifting, pleasing even the most discerning of recipients.

Booker’s “Mighty Fine Batch”

Like all batches of Booker’s Bourbon, Booker’s “Mighty Fine Batch” was selected by Seventh Generation Master Distiller Fred Noe to ensure it upholds the qualities and standards that his dad set for Booker’s Bourbon more than 30 years ago. At 126.6 proof and aged for 7 years, 1 month, 10 days, Booker’s “Mighty Fine Batch” has a rich color with a pleasant aroma of vanilla and sweet brown sugar. The flavor is full bodied and further opens up with a small touch of water that gives a “Kentucky Hug” finish.

ButcherBox Favorites Gift Box

See what keeps ButcherBox members coming back for more with the Favorites Box featuring 100% grass-fed beef, free-range organic chicken, and humanely raised pork. These classic cuts are versatile and delicious, perfect for a wide range of tastes and cooking skill levels. This just might change the way you shop for meat—forever. The Favorites Box includes: Ground Beef, Boneless Pork Chops, Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts, Filet Mignons, Sirloin Tips, ButcherBox Bacon, Apple Gouda Sausage.

C&H® Baker’s Sugar

Made especially for baking, C&H® Baker’s Sugar features an ultra-fine grain allowing it to blend, mix and melt more evenly into culinary creations. Its ultra-smooth texture makes it perfect for crafting cakes, cookies and brownies with a delicate crumb as well as silky smooth frostings and glazes. Measure this specialty sugar exactly as traditional sugar and let the delicious results speak for themselves. All products do not contain and are not packaged on equipment that handle any of the 9 major allergens identified by the FDA, including gluten.

Champagne Jacquart Mosaïque Brut

Upright, graceful & refined champagne, blend of 40% Chardonnay, 35% Pinot Noir, 35% Meunier. Fresh and delicate, with notes of white fruits, pear and peach, fresh apricot and white flowers. Dried fruits aromas reveal it is starting to mature. On the palate, beautiful exuberance driven by white fruits and lemon zest. Aperitif, gourmet, for small and major celebrations.

CHEVOO – Cheese Lovers Gift Box

For cheese board lovers, CHEVOO is offering a Cheese Board Lovers Gift Box with 4 flavors of its marinated goat cheese – each in a 4-oz glass jar – along with wooden tongs for serving the cubed chèvre. A customized ceramic holiday *cheese board* ornament is also included.

Chiwis Orange Chips

This holiday season, delight loved ones with Chiwis, the ultimate better-for-you stocking stuffer. Chiwis is passionate about crafting sweet snacks with simple, wholesome ingredients, and the new chocolate-drizzled Orange Chips are the embodiment of guilt-free indulgence. These delectable treats use high-quality, Palm Oil-Free chocolate, ensuring an ethical snacking experience. Each chip contains 56% of your daily Vitamin C requirement, making it a tasty and healthy choice. Chiwis is the perfect stocking stuffer, offering the joy of delicious, better-for-you snacking in one delightful package. Give the gift of Chiwis this holiday season and let your loved ones savor the essence of sweet indulgence and sustainability.

Clif Family – Red Wine Jelly

Made in small batches, Organic Preserve Kitchen and highlighting fun and bold label designs. Their new wine jellies are crafted with the same dedication to quality and sustainability that you will find across all of Clif Family’s wine and food products. As a B Corp Certified business, they prioritize the highest standards of positive social and environmental impact. The Red Wine Jelly is made from a blend of Clif Family red wine and cracked black pepper. The jam explodes with fruity and robust flavors that create the perfect condiment for grilled meats, an addition to your charcuterie board, or paired with dark chocolate for a delicious snack.

Cuzen Matcha Maker – Starter Kit Sumi Black

A marriage of traditional Japanese culture and customs with modern, sleek geometric design and elegant functionality, the Matcha Maker Sumi Black celebrates the art of matcha-making in its purest form. By grinding whole tea leaves into fresh matcha powder, each cup is a testament to the precision and quality that Cuzen Matcha stands for. As demand for matcha continues to explode, the new Cuzen Matcha Maker Starter Kit Sumi Black provides tea and matcha enthusiasts with another beautiful way to enjoy the superior, rich umami flavor and health benefits of freshly ground matcha.

Damask Cakes

Minority and female founded, this baking kit company is on a mission to make homemade baking from scratch easy for everyone – especially with those baking for GF/Allergies, like the founder’s daughter. With a team of pastry chefs, they sourced the finest, all-natural, non-GMO, and gluten-free ingredients for a line of cakes, cupcakes and cake pop at home baking kits that are delivered to your door! They also prioritize ethically made and sustainable materials in everything that they do.

DAOU – Soul of a Lion Celebration 3-Bottle Gift Set

Just in time for the celebratory season, Brothers Georges and Daniel Daou are proud to release an exquisite collector’s set fit for the 10th-anniversary vintage of their flagship Cabernet Sauvignon, 2020 Estate Soul of a Lion. Named in tribute to their father, Soul of a Lion is the crown jewel of DAOU and an emblem of their quest to produce unsurpassed Cabernet Sauvignon from the terroir of DAOU Mountain. This three-bottle set box is perfect for filling your cellar. It comes with a custom DAOU L’atelier Wine Opener and luxury gift box, making it a beautiful keepsake gift to honor the wine lover you cherish most this holiday season.

Delilah Home – Organic Kitchen Towels

Looking for kitchen towels that are both soft and absorbent, and stylish enough to leave out on display? Look no further than our luxury kitchen towels. Made from 100% organic cotton, these towels are plush and fluffy, yet they’re still strong enough to handle even the toughest messes. They’re also machine-washable and dryer-safe, so they’re easy to care for. Order your set of luxury kitchen towels today and experience the difference!

Devocion – Holiday Blend

NY-Based Colombian coffee company Devocion provides some of the freshest coffee in the U.S. Devocion ships their single source, sustainable beans procured from more than 1000 microlot farms throughout Colombia to NY in order to be roasted fresh on site at their Williamsburg HQ. The boutique coffee brand goes from farm-to-cup in as little as 10 days maximizing the taste and richness; well outperforming the industry norm of six to 12 months. Devocion is the only true “Farm to Cup” coffee and makes a great gift or stocking stuffer this holiday season. As the coffee is all about being the freshest, bags can be sent once or twice a month depending on your morning routine. Rest assured, whichever of Devocion’s blends you choose, this certified B-Corp reinvests in the communities from which they source their unparalleled coffee giving back to the folks that make it all possible.

Domino®️ Sugar Easy Baking Tub

Since 1901, Domino®️ Sugar has maintained a commitment to quality, a passion for craftsmanship and a dedication to sweetening the lives of countless bakers. The Easy Baking Tub will make baking more convenient. The tub is lighter and easier to transport than the average bag, it requires 65% less freight/transportation than the old round canisters. Domino®️ Granulated Sugar is scoopable directly from the tub which clicks closed for confident resealing. Plus, the rectangular tub is easy to store! None of our sugar Domino®️ Sugar’s products contain gluten. Additionally, none of their products contain or are packaged on equipment that handle any of the 9 major allergens identified by the FDA.

Eastern Standard Provisions – “The More the Merrier” Holiday Gift Box

“The More the Merrier” Holiday Gift Box from Eastern Standard Provisions is the most unforgettable gift of the season. Combining artisanal soft pretzels and Liège Belgian waffles which were both selected as Oprah’s Favorite Things in past years. This holiday gift box includes their exclusive soft pretzel scented candle all wrapped up with the warm sentiments of the holiday season. All the brand’s pretzels are vegan and made with simple, natural ingredients.

Fairytale Brownies – Christmas Candy Cane Crunch Assorted 8-Sprite Favor

Wish them a very merry Christmas with the Christmas Candy Cane Crunch Assorted 8-Sprite Favor from Fairytale Brownies. This delightful gift box is packed with eight individually wrapped, snack-size brownies. Flavors include limited-edition Candy Cane Crunch (peppermint infused brownie drizzled with silky white chocolate and topped with crunchy sugar crystals), melt-in-your-mouth Chocolate Chip, classic Original, and sweet and tangy Cream Cheese.

Garrison Brothers Distillery – Balmorhea

Garrison Brothers is the first legal bourbon distillery in Texas and was named the 2023 Distillery of the Year by the American Distilling Institute. Their award-winning expression Balmorhea is known as “bourbon candy in a bottle” and will be sure to impress whiskey-lovers. The 115-proof expression is aged four years in new American white oak barrels, then transferred to a second new American white oak barrel, and aged for one year. It is bold and majestically-crafted.

Grass Roots Farmers Cooperative – Custom Cuts Delivery

Grass Roots Farmers Cooperative is a nationwide cooperative of over 40 small family farms all dedicated to and passionate about regenerative agriculture, ethical animal husbandry, and fair wages. Grass Roots is on a mission to change the way meat is raised and consumed in the US – uplifting the small family farm, honoring traditional farming practices, and healing the Earth. Recently, two of Grass Roots Co-op’s founding farms were verified regenerative through Land to Market, proving their farming practices are improving the soil, capturing carbon, and ultimately reversing climate change. Grass Roots owns and operates their processing plants to ensure our standards are upheld throughout the entire process. Build a box of your favorite cuts and have it delivered directly to your door. Grass Roots Farmers Cooperative: restoring the way meat is raised; that’s good for you and good for the Earth.

HEARTBEAT Hot Rosé

Woman-led and founded, HEARTBEAT Hot Rosé is the world’s first-ever hot rosé, where each sip finishes with a sexy, spicy kick. Each bottle contains no sugar, no fake flavors and is crafted using a proprietary blend made from fermented peppers. With its captivating flavor profile and unique character, it pairs flawlessly from any day-to-night occasion, and elevates both fresh and spicy cuisines alike. It makes for the perfect gift this holiday season, whether it’s for your favorite hostess, wine loving BFF, or mom! HEARTBEAT Hot Rosé enters the palate as a dry rosé, with notes of watermelon hibiscus and tangy raspberry. The heat from the pepper rolls in on the finish, leaving you salivating.

Honolulu Fish Company – Seafood Bundle Packs

Mele Kalikimaka! Why not celebrate the holidays the Hawaiian way this year? Whether hosting or headed home this upcoming holiday season, Honolulu Fish Company (HFC) has your readers’ holiday meal prepping covered. HFC offers up to 3 pounds of fresh, sashimi grade seafood shipped directly from Pacific waters to your doors within 24-48 hours. Their large, ever-changing online market allows consumers to skip the hassle of the grocery line and find rare seasonal selections for the holidays that can be hard to find elsewhere, including Hawaiian Ahi Bigeye Tuna, Moonfish, Ono and Monchong. Seafood bundle packs featuring 1 lb. of 2-3 different types of fish, offer great value for those looking for variety. HFC is the only direct distributor in the U.S. that offers more than 14 species of fresh, sustainably-line caught, sashimi grade seafood to top chefs, restaurants, and wholesale customers across the mainland. As a trained marine biologist who once worked for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), CEO and founder Wayne Samiere is committed to environmentally safe fishing practices. HFC’s zero fish waste policy guarantees all marketable seafood is utilized to its fullest value by placing it in a seafood market best suited for its kind.

In Good Taste – Wine Advent Calendar

Half the fun of the holiday season is the anticipation of counting down to the big day. This is why In Good Taste’s Wine Advent Calendar is truly the gift that keeps on giving! This 24-night advent calendar begins on December 1st, so you can sip and explore your way around the world this holiday season with the perfect-sized pour. Picture this: 24 nights, 24 mini bottles, and 24 opportunities to embark on a global wine-tasting adventure from the comfort of your own home. It’s not just a gift; it’s an experience! You’ll uncover wines such as a refreshing Sauvignon Blanc and adventurous Italian Montepulciano (plus everything in between) as you open a new window each day. Perfect for wine enthusiasts and those looking to broaden their palate, this Wine Advent Calendar caters to red wine, white wine, and rosé lovers alike. Act fast, though, as these calendars are sure to vanish quickly and sell out for the fourth year in a row. Secure your gift before they’re all gone, and better yet…start a new tradition this year and gift yourself a calendar as well so you can share the experience with your friends and family.

IrieVeda – Baking Spirits Bright Trio

IrieVeda provides a safe haven for holiday meals with their seasonal premier spices that are meticulously crafted with Kosher, Fair Trade, Certified Organic spices. Each blend is Top 23 Allergen Free, Certified Gluten Free, Certified FODMAP Safe, Sugar-Free, and Salt-Free so that everyone can enjoy delicious meals without sacrificing their health or well-being. Whether you’re baking with loved ones or gifting these delightful creations, IrieVeda’s Baking Spirits Bright Trio will infuse your spirit with the essence of the season, spreading joy, love, and cheer.

Jelly Belly – Harry Potter™ Trivia Advent Calendar

Harry Potter™ Trivia Advent Calendar is the perfect holiday gift for the Harry Potter fan looking to count down to the holidays with Hogwarts trivia and an assortment of delicious Jelly Belly jelly beans for each day. Each day, open a window to find a trivia question that will put your knowledge of the Wizarding World to the test along with a bag of good-flavored Bertie Bott’s Every-Flavour Beans™ to enjoy as a sweet treat. Muggles, witches, and wizards of all ages are sure to have fun with this enchanting advent calendar.

JiuJiu Vodka

Make a statement with JiuJiu Vodka, the ultimate gift of elegance and taste. With accolades like the “World’s Best Design” and “Gold Medal” SIP awards, this vodka stands out as the perfect present for those who appreciate the finer things in life. The bottle is a work of art, a conversation piece in itself, and its gold numbers inside ensure that your Martinis are simply perfect. The added touch of a mesmerizing blue light within each bottle makes it a must-have at any party. But there’s more to this vodka – it’s been featured in the music videos of industry icons like Dave East and Young Gambino, adding a touch of celebrity glamour. So, for a memorable gift or to impress party hosts this season, choose JiuJiu Vodka. It’s your ticket to sophistication and a taste that’s in a league of its own. Cheers to unforgettable moments.

Juliet – 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon

Juliet’s new 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon is lean and crushable and boasts a juicy medley of dark cherry and blackberry flavors with a charming hint of chocolate and tobacco on the nose, perfect for upcoming holiday gatherings and dinner parties. Like all their wines, the Cabernet Sauvignon is produced at a Certified California Sustainable Winery using a low intervention style as an homage to old-world European wines, and is packaged in a 100% recyclable container, the Eco-Magnum™, which elevates the wine drinking experience with a design forward, innovative cylinder of super premium wine. The Cabernet Sauvignon is aged in 100% French oak staves, and pairs well with warming, comforting foods thanks to its black fruit tasting notes. Tasting Notes include: dark cherry and blackberry with a charming hint of chocolate and tobacco on the nose.

Karma Water’s Hydration Kits

Delight loved ones this holiday season with Karma Water’s Hydration Kits! Elevate well-being with a thoughtful gift that keeps on giving. These kits offer health and hydration delivered straight to your door. Choose from a tantalizing array of ten favorite flavors, spanning Probiotic, Wellness, and CBD varieties. Each kit includes four weeks worth of Karma PushCaps paired with a reusable Karma bottle. With options like Probiotic for digestive health, Wellness for immune support, and CBD for holistic well-being, there’s an option for everyone on your list. Customize the kit to perfection, even mixing and matching functions and flavors. Give the gift of tailored hydration and let the good Karma flow this festive season. Subscription options available.

Koloa Rum Company – Kaua‘i Reserve

The Kaua‘i Reserve Cask Strength Single-Barrel Hawaiian Rum is artfully distilled and carefully aged in American White Oak Barrels for a minimum of 5 years at the Koloa Rum distillery in Kalaheo, Kaua‘i. Each single-barrel batch yields approximately 210 bottles, which are carefully inspected by attentive staff, and numbered to ensure quality. Their rum is bottled at cask-strength, from 110-124 proof depending on the barrel. The remarkable flavor, color and aroma of each batch is a reflection of time, temperature and humidity over the aging process. The taste is remarkably smooth on the palate with subtle sweetness from the pure sugarcane offering flavors of toasted vanilla, orange zest, brown butter and honey that linger through the long, warm finish. It’s the perfect gift for the rum enthusiast who enjoys straight-sipping, creating cocktails, and would like to spice up their winter bar cart.

Larkmead Holiday Solari

The Solari is the flagship wine at Larkmead Vineyards. As a 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, it is a quintessential Napa Valley wine with an abundance of elegance and complexity. This incredible red spends an impressive 18 months of aging in 78% new French oak and shows off a deep, dark fruit flavor balanced by dried rose petals and baking spices. Morello cherries, bramble berries, and delicate earthen notes offer a glimpse of the distinct Calistoga terroir in which the grapes are grown. This is a fantastic wine now and can easily be cellared for 20+ years. The wine has been applauded for its incredible balance and purity, and offers in-the-glass luxury that’s perfect for gifting.

Laura Chenel – Chevre en Croute

Laura Chenel’s newest seasonal product, Chevre en Croute, features tangy goat cheese, seasoned with thyme and rosemary, wrapped in a decadent pastry. Perfectly timed for the season’s festivities, Chevre en Croute is available on shelves now through the holidays, and is the ultimate item to have on hand for holiday hosting, hors d’oeuvre hour, or when you just want a bite of something equally cozy and savory.

LorAnn – Holiday Emulsion Variety Pack

Celebrate the holiday baking season and gift the baker on your nice list with LorAnn’s Holiday Emulsion Variety Pack! This assortment of 6 holiday flavors (4 oz. bottles each) will elevate your favorite recipes and includes Almond, Red Velvet, Pumpkin Spice, Natural Peppermint, Pistachio, and Butter Vanilla. Bakery emulsions are flavorings suspended in a water-base, as opposed to an alcohol-base like typical baking extracts, making them less susceptible to flavor loss when exposed to heat (like an oven). Professional bakers prefer these robust flavors over alcohol-based extracts since they are stronger and not compromised by the taste of alcohol. Use emulsions in your favorite baked good recipes like cakes, cookies, cupcakes, frostings, glazes, and beverages. Emulsions are 1:1 ratio to extracts, conveniently making it an easy and interchangeable way for bakers to substitute extracts with emulsions. A recipe calling for 1 tsp. of extract = 1 tsp. of emulsion.

Malfy Gin – Limone Gift Set

The holidays are quickly approaching and whether you are looking for the perfect gift for a loved one or hosting a holiday gathering, Malfy Gin, an Italian gin inspired by the Amalfi Coast is offering the perfect gift set designed to transport you straight to the Amalfi Coast through your tastebuds. Malfy Gin Limone with 2 Copa Glasses is an aesthetically pleasing gift set that includes a bottle of Malfy Limone, distilled with fine botanicals with Italian lemons and handpicked juniper, along with two unique Copa Glasses, specially designed to enhance the gin’s flavors and aromas, giving you and your guests the finest drinking experience all in one kit.

Maui Gold Pineapple

This holiday season, patrons can give the gift of Hawaii’s famously sweet pineapple, Maui Gold Pineapple. Grown on the slopes of Maui, their delicious fruit is flown directly from the farm to the doorstep of the pineapple lover. Maui Gold’s pineapples are freshly picked from the farm, packaged with aloha and shipped the same day. Hand-harvested to ensure they’re picked at their peak ripeness, their pineapples are prized for their superior sweetness, high levels of Vitamin C and low acidity.

Michter’s US★1 Bourbon

Michter’s US★1 Kentucky Straight Bourbon is made from a carefully selected mashbill that features the highest quality American corn. It is then matured to the peak of perfection. Truly “small batch” each batch of our US★1 Kentucky Straight Bourbon is batched in a holding tank sized to fit a maximum of twenty full barrels, leaving no margin for “blending out” imperfection and thus necessitating excellence from every barrel. Reflecting the spirit of the Bluegrass State, Michter’s US★1 Kentucky Straight Bourbon is nuanced, mellow and earthy. Michter’s US★1 Kentucky Straight Bourbon is also available with personalized Fort Nelson Select labeling at Michter’s Fort Nelson Distillery.

Production: Small batch. Limited quantities
State Of Distillation: Kentucky
Bottling Strength: 91.4 proof (45.7% ABV)
Cooperage: Fire-charred, new American white oak barrels
Tasting Notes: Rich caramel with balanced vanilla, stone fruit notes, smoky depth, and an oak finish

Misunderstood Whiskey Co. – Misunderstood Oat Nog Liqueur

America’s Original Oat Nog is a light & smooth take on a delicious holiday classic without the dairy. Ready to serve – just chill & enjoy. Made from honest ingredients & sustainably sourced gluten free oats, Misunderstood Oat Nog Liqueur is blended to perfection with Misunderstood Ginger Spiced Whiskey & dairy free Oat milk. Proudly vegan friendly and gluten free. Tasting notes include crème brûlée, vanilla, and nutmeg on the nose; Light and creamy with notes of bourbon and ginger snap cookies to taste; Savory with notes of buttercream and baking spices to finish.

Modica – Cacao Espresso Martini Mix

Modica is the award-winning cocktail and mocktail mix made with superfoods, functional ingredients, and up to 70% less sugar than other mixers! One of their newest flavors is the Cacao Espresso Martini. If you love espresso martinis, or you’ve been wanting to try one, this is the easiest and most delicious way to enjoy one at home. With notes of chocolate, sea salt, and vanilla, Modica’s espresso martini mix makes a quick but sophisticated cocktail or mocktail in seconds – perfect for enjoying in the evenings as the weather turns cold. Plus, every bottle includes the recipes for a cocktail, mocktail, or pitcher of drinks (ideal for hosting during the holidays). Modica’s website also includes some elevated recipes if you want to try something a little more special, like a Pumpkin Spice Espresso Martini or a Chocolate White Russian. However you drink it, this guilt-free mix is a need-to-have!

North Dakota Sweet Crude – Cinnamon and Spice Liqueur

In a town as small as Zap, ND, there are no strangers, and there’s always a reason to celebrate. 100 years ago, these occasions were toasted with Martin Weidner’s “smokehouse moonshine” – a crude spirit that mixed well with the rugged nature of North Dakotans. Old man Weidner passed his recipe on to his children, who shared it with theirs. Generations of Weidners have added their polish but left the liquor unrefined (as a good hooch should be). In recent years, the Weidner brothers were known to share it with the farmers who invited them to hunt their land, keeping on the tradition of toasting with friends and neighbors. A 75 proof, sweet liqueur, very smooth with a strong cinnamon flavor and lingering notes of citrus, ginger, and lemongrass, no burn. Enjoy straight, on the rocks or in mixed drinks but always in good company.

Number JUAN Tequila – Extra Anejo

The merging of Alex & Ron’s dream with the craftsmanship of Rivesca distillery birthed Number JUAN Tequila in early 2012. What has been enjoyed to date has been the artistry of Nestor River, Master Distiller. However, in the early days Alex & Ron wanted to establish their print on something special for select supporters in the future. Alex & Ron partook in the harvesting of an 8-year-old field and then helped load its yield into traditional stone ovens for cooking, no diffusers. After three days in the oven, they eagerly watched the double distillations using spring water from the great volcano Tequila. It was from the first batch of Number JUAN Blanco that Alex & Ron set aside 2,500 liters to age in retired white oak American bourbon barrels, anticipating their future 10-year anniversary. Now, they proudly present a magical Extra Anejo aged 118 months (9.6 years) that encompasses the love and tradition of both Number JUAN and Rivesca distillery in every bottle. By selecting this Extra Anejo, consumers are holding 1 of 3,000 bottles that began their journey to production over 18 years ago.

Nutlicious Hazelnut Dark Cocoa Spread

Expand your hazelnut horizons with Nutlicious premium dark cocoa hazelnut spread. The roasted flavor of Northwest hazelnuts combines with premium dark cocoa for an intense and satisfying rendition of our hazelnut cocoa spread. This rich and complex satiny spread explodes with hazelnuts for an intense and exotic burst of flavor.

Oo’mämē – Chile Crisp

Global flavors are oo’mämē’s inspiration created to inspire the spirit of spicy adventure in each of us. Handmade in small batches, Fifth Taste Foods has thoughtfully choreographed an amazing symphony of layers of authentic flavors in new and unique ways for you to experience the world’s most exciting cuisines from Morocco, China, Mexico and India. With a backbone of chiles, toasted nuts & seeds and all-natural umami in every bite anyone can make mealtime more exciting. oo’mämē® delivers the optimal sensory experience including ingredients that deliver pops of flavor, along with crispy, crunchy and chewy tidbits. Pioneering a new condiment category of Global inspired Chile Crisps where every bite is an adventure.

Phyllis Ann – Pumpkin Morning Cake Mix

For those who love to bake but find it hard to find the time, Phyllis Ann’s takes the hassle out of making delicious desserts from scratch. Based on the original recipe of the founders’ mother, the eponymous Phyllis Ann Carter, Phyllis Ann’s Pumpkin Morning Cake Mix comes out of the oven imbued with the warm, comforting flavors of fall, and is made by just adding three wet ingredients to the mix. Its autumnal sweetness is perfect for enjoying at breakfast or as a dessert in the evening, and it can be topped with Phyllis Ann’s Cream Cheese Icing to make it the ultimate, decadent fall treat.

Pinch Dab Dash – Griller’s Delight Gift Box

Seeking a unique holiday gift for the food lover in your life? Look no further than Pinch Dab Dash’s gourmet spice blend collections, each gift box brimming with 4 meticulously curated spice blend jars, elegantly presented in a beautiful package. This is a perfect gift for both the food aficionado and those just beginning their culinary journey. For the BBQ enthusiasts in your life check out the Grillers Delight gift box. Elevate those steaks, veggies, and more with spice blends that will inspire their culinary creativity and elevate their grilling game. These spice blends not only make an exquisite gift but are also a surefire way to enhance the flavors at your holiday party. Let your loved ones dive deep into a world of culinary delight, one pinch at a time!

Puffin Drinkwear

Puffin Drinkwear is a line of personality-infused apparel for your drink to wear, keeping beverages chill and looking fabulous. For the paddler, skier, hiker, or fisher in your life: there is a Puffin for that. Puffin has a wide range of designs from denim jackets vests to 90s ski suits, dressing up drinks to elevate all of life’s moments. Puffin Drinkwear is now on shelves at over 4,500 stores throughout the U.S. and Canada, including REI, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Bass Pro Shop, The Paper Store, World Market, and Amazon.

Pure Project – IPA Subscription

Gift the IPA-lover in your life with a 3-month subscription to Pure Hops! Pure Project’s pre-paid subscription delivers three months of the freshest, hoppiest, and juiciest IPAs— right to their door*. Included in what they’ll get each month are three (16-oz) 4-packs of the freshest Pure Project IPAs (including access to the newest release before the public!), free overnight shipping included, flexibility to reschedule or cancel anytime.

*California addresses only

Real Cookies Dip & Sprinkle Holiday Cookie Decorating Kit

For the health-conscious friend with a sweet tooth, give them the Dip & Sprinkle Holiday Cookie Decorating Kit. A gluten-free, plant-based alternative to traditional cookie decorating, the kit arrives in a colorful, winter-themed box featuring: six of the company’s award-winning gluten and grain-free Chocolate Chip cookies, Pascha organic vegan semi-sweet baking chips and vegan holiday sprinkles by Supernatural. Simply melt the chocolate chips, dip the cookies and top with the festive sprinkles. For easy access to recipes and decorating tips, the company has also provided a convenient QR code on the box. REAL uses only clean ingredients like almond and coconut flours, real fruit and decadent chocolate chips and simply sweetened with Vermont maple syrup. Always made without gluten, soy, corn, grain, dairy, eggs, artificial sweeteners or tapioca starch. A great gift for your gluten-free or vegan bestie who loves cookies, or a fun, family activity to celebrate the holiday season!

recteq SmokeStone 600

recteq, one of the country’s fastest-growing manufacturers of wood fired pellet grills, just unveiled the SmokeStone 600, the world’s first wood fired griddle. The Smokestone 600, is the only griddle that uses 100% natural wood pellets to create more flavor versus gas-fueled competitors. It is also the only griddle that is Wi-Fi enabled, so you can set a temperature range and turn the griddle on or off via the #1 rated recteq app. The PID algorithm in every SmokeStone automatically maintains temperature more consistently and evenly than gas-fueled models for better tasting results every time.

Rocco – The Super Smart Fridge

In a world with a surging demand for at-home beverages, Rocco is disrupting the home appliance and refrigeration category. Rocco has recently unveiled “The Super Smart Fridge,” introducing a new category of smart drinks fridges. This elegant fusion of refrigeration technology and bar cart aesthetics redefines high-performance and high-design. The Super Smart Fridge is distinct: it fits seamlessly into living spaces, offers customizable storage for all-sized beverages, and boasts a spill-proof top for gatherings, doubling as a pour-and-serve station. Its innovative Sight System allows remote control via a smartphone, altering brightness, locking/unlocking, and temperature. Beyond the product, Rocco’s mission promotes quality time, combats loneliness, and prioritizes social interactions. Rocco’s Super Smart Fridge enriches the home experience, redefining how we store, serve, and enjoy beverages.

Ronda’s Fine Foods

Ronda’s Fine Foods is a woman, minority, and family-owned company that creates delicious and versatile specialty food products, featuring family recipes, inspired by flavors of the world. Ronda’s first two SKUs, Ronda’s sofí award-winning Original Romesco and Ronda’s Spicy Romesco are dip/sauce/spreads that are new options for Charcuterie and Cheese Pairings. Both are created with almonds, roasted red peppers, garlic, tomatoes, spices, and olive oil. These all-natural, low-carb, gluten-free, vegan, and vegetarian products are designed for those that seek the highest quality in taste and versatility along with the convenience of a ready to use dip/sauce/spread. In addition to use with charcuterie and cheese, Ronda’s Romesco is delicious with grilled/roasted seafood, meat, poultry, eggs, vegetables, over pasta or as a sandwich spread. Ronda’s Romesco is crafted with meticulous attention to both flavor and quality reflecting the company’s passion for excellence.

Red Rose Cabernet Sauvignon

The multi-talented artist and entrepreneur, Ja Rule has recently dived into the alcohol industry with his new premium wine label, Rose Vine Cellars. From never being able to find a red wine that was quite his style, to entering the wine industry to create Red Rose Cabernet Sauvignon for those in the same boat, Ja has transformed what the taste of sophistication means. With Red Rose Cabernet Sauvignon, wine lovers can expect notes of blackcurrant, cherry and dark chocolate with velvety tannins, blended in a rich. Limited-Edition bottles are also available, as well as in a set. Rose Vine Cellars goes beyond offering a top-tier wine, the name itself was inspired by sharing love for others, which is often shown through ‘giving roses,’ thus Rose Vine Cellars represents a tasty and tangible token of admiration and appreciation that reflects the close-knit community’s ethos.

Scapegrace Black

Scapegrace Black is based on a unique collection of natural extracts, viewed through the lens of modern-day botany, with a collection of natural botanicals from the ground, plants, flowers, and berries. Its color is created by the individual primary colors of its natural extracts: aronia berries, butterfly pea flower, sweet potato, saffron and pineapple. These natural extracts have a combination of 5 distinct flavors which, when combined, creates the truly unique, delicious taste of Black.

Serenity Kids Pumpkin & Cinnamon Grain Free Puffs

It’s the most wonderful time of the year…and Serenity Kids has the perfect snack for your littles! Snag this adorable seasonally wrapped canister of puffs and you’ve got a crunchy and flavorful Holiday party favor, stocking stuffer, or just simply a festive on-the-go snack in your hands! Serenity Kids Pumpkin & Cinnamon Grain Free Puffs with Olive Oil are deliciously veggie-forward and contain whole food ingredients with ZERO grams of sugar. Suitable for toddlers who can sit independently, use a pincer grasp to self-feed, crawl with their stomach off the ground or use their jaws to mash food between gums. Plus, they easily dissolve in the mouth – so no teeth are necessary.

Setton Farms and Tajín® Seasoned Pistachio Kernels

Tajín® Seasoned Pistachio Kernels feature Setton Farms family-owned premium California pistachios with Tajín® Clásico, an all-natural seasoning of chili peppers, lime and sea salt. Available in a retail-ready 5-ounce package, they are dry roasted with no shells. Tajín® is the #1 brand of chili-powder in the U.S. and Setton Farms is the second largest pistachio grower-processor in the U.S. Both brands are synonymous with exceptional quality and great taste. Tajin® Pistachio Seasoned Kernels joins Setton’s extensive line of award-winning kernels, providing consumers with amazing flavor without the hassle of shells. Highly regarded as “America’s Best Tasting Pistachios,” and widely recognized for its superior quality and tradition of excellence, Setton Farms grows, harvests, processes and manufactures pistachios using renewable energy, eco-friendly practices, and proprietary techniques.

Seven Sisters Scones

For that foodie who’s also a cocktail lover, Seven Sisters Scones has got the perfect gift box. Made with their cocktail-inspired line of scones, this box has 12 scones or sconies (mini-scones) in 4 flavors (Chocolate Kahlua, Strawberry Champagne, Cinnamon Fireball, Orange Mimosa). Seven Sisters Scones is an artisan baker putting a modern twist on this classic quick bread. They make savory and sweet scones in modern, creative flavors like Fig and Goat Cheese, Strawberry Champagne (yes, it has really bubbly in it!), and Bacon, Cheddar, and Chive. Started by Hala Yassine, the fourth of nine children (yes, there really are 7 sisters!), SSS has gained a great following by shipping nationwide. This gift is mailed in a signature red gift box.

Singani 63

After an eight year campaign by Oscar-winning filmmaker Steven Soderbergh, who brought us the brand Singani 63, Bolivian Singani has now officially been recognized by the TTB as being a distinct type of brandy. Made from the Muscat of Alexandria grape grown at high altitude (above 5200 ft) in the Bolivian Andes and distilled by the 4th generation distillers of Casa Real for the last 100 years, Singani 63 is beloved by bartenders and amateur mixologists alike for its versatility and aromatic flavor profile. Enjoy it on the rocks or use it to make your favorite cocktail.

Skrewball Whiskey Eggnog

Skrewball Whiskey, the original peanut butter whiskey, has officially announced the return of Skrewball Eggnog. Originally launched in 14 states last year, peanut butter fanatics and eggnog lovers alike can now get their hands on the limited-edition creamy and craveable combination in 44 states nationwide this October. Made with premium dairy cream, spicy eggnog flavor with notes of cinnamon and vanilla and Skrewball’s signature salty and sweet taste, Skrewball Eggnog is the perfect festive beverage to sip on with loved ones this holiday season. Available in a 750 ml bottle, the decadent drink is ready to pour and best served chilled or over ice. Launched in limited quantity, Skrewball Eggnog is 29.5 proof (14.75% ABV).

Solely Green Banana Fusilli Pasta

Solely Green Banana Fusilli Pasta transforms organic green bananas into delicious pasta without compromise while combining the convenience of traditional pasta. It’s minimally processed and ready in minutes, and eating pasta made from green bananas adds fruit, nutrients, and fiber to your diet. The green bananas are picked fresh at Solely Certified Organic Farms. The pasta’s rich black color is the result of the natural process that Solely uses to dry green bananas. This unique color gives meals a special look, and it tastes just as it should: like delicious, traditional fusilli.

Stumptown Coffee Roasters Gift Pack

Consider this your coffee trip around the world. These coffees are exemplars of Stumptown Coffee Roasters direct trade relationships and incredible cup quality. With this trio, you’ll take a wild coffee ride through Latin America, Indonesia, and Africa. These single-origin coffees highlight the flavor differences that make each coffee growing area distinct. Like the terroir of a fine wine, growing conditions of coffee have a huge effect on what ends up in your cup, and there is no better way to experience that than trying them side by side. This gift pack includes three 12oz. bags of coffee and comes in a gift box.

Tea Drops Discovery Sampler

Searching for the ideal gift for a tea lover? Whether that enthusiast is yourself or a dear friend, Tea Drops Discovery Sampler is a remarkable choice. This thoughtfully assembled sampler features their most popular Tea Drops, elegantly packaged in a keepsake wooden box. Explore a diverse selection of both caffeinated and caffeine-free teas in this set, making it the perfect introduction to the world of Tea Drops—a new and innovative way to brew tea. These bagless, organic tea drops instantly steep to give that perfect cup of tea every time. It’s a versatile gift that can be used as a stocking stuffer, a gracious hostess present, or a delightful surprise for anyone who appreciates a good cup of tea. With this sampler, relish the convenience and quality of Tea Drops, all in one exquisite package. Elevate the tea-drinking experience with the Discovery Sampler, a perfect gift for any occasion. Indulge in the art of tea, one drop at a time.

Harmony Holistic Gin

The Holistic Spirits Co. was founded by wellness entrepreneur Amy Holmwood and actor and environmentalist Woody Harrelson to create thoughtful, sustainable, plant-based spirits that provide consumers with a better way to drink.

Harmony Holistic Gin marries science, sustainability, and artisanal distillation for an innovative 90 proof gin that will change the way you think about botanical gins.

Beautifully rose-hued and infused with a scientifically patent-pending blend of elderberry, muscadine grape, artichoke and green tea, Harmony gin is distilled with orris root, hyssop coriander seed, lemon peel, lime peel, angelica root, and juniper berries, for a luscious, floral forward sipping gin. It’s also absent of artificial flavors, colors, GMOs, or additives and is gluten-free too!

Thoughtfully Gourmet Truffle Salt and Olive Oil Gift Set

Featuring 4 flavors of cold-pressed, extra virgin, Spanish truffle oil and 2 authentic truffle salts, the Truffle Salt and Olive Oil Gift Set promises to infuse any recipe with truffle flavor. From Truffle Garlic and Truffle Rosemary to Truffle Chili and Original Truffle, this flavored olive oil makes the perfect gift for any foodie. Made with authentic truffle figments, truffle salt flavors include Rosemary Truffle Salt and Original Truffle Salt.