How do I gift a bottle of whiskey?

Can you give whiskey as a gift?

Gifting a bottle of whiskey is a double-edged sword. On one hand, it's a classic gift that's meant to be shared and enjoyed with company; on the other, it can come off as an 11th hour pickup to cover your ass for forgetting someone on your shopping list.

How do I gift a liquor bottle?

Use a clean, nice-looking tea towel and fold it in half on a flat surface. Place your bottle of liquor between the 2 layers of the tea towel and roll the bottle until it's tightly wrapped in the tea towel. Tie a ribbon around the neck of the bottle to secure it and you're set to give 2 gifts at the same time!

Can I send a bottle of bourbon as a gift?

Order Bourbon Gifts online or call 1-877-SPIRITS (774-7487) for assistance from our knowledgeable Gift Concierge Specialists. Find out just how easy it is to send great quality Bourbon Gifts anytime, anywhere.

What is a good whiskey to get as a gift?

How to gift-wrap your whisky bottle

Can I mail someone a bottle of whiskey?

How to Ship Whiskey? Shipping whiskey is no different than shipping wine or liquor. You will need a license, and a special contract with UPS or FedEx, and you will only be able to ship whiskey to people in states where it is legal to ship whiskey.

What is the smoothest whiskey on the market?

Can you ship alcohol via UPS as a gift?

No, you can't ship alcohol via UPS as a gift.

Federal and state laws also mandate that only licensed businesses ship alcohol, too, so in broad terms, it's a no-go.

Can you send alcohol through FedEx?

As an individual, you may not ship alcohol, including wine, beer, liquor, or champagne, through the FedEx network. If you'd like to send alcohol as a gift to a friend or family member, you'll need to have it shipped from the licensed retailer or winery you purchased it from.

How do you give alcohol as a gift?

Gift bags, wrapped boxes, or baskets are all good options for presenting alcohol as gifts during the holidays. Finally, rather than combining holiday booze with drinking glasses, consider a more inspired option to help your gift really stand out, such as including a seasonal food match instead.

What type of alcohol is best to gift?

Is alcohol an acceptable gift?

Alcohol is generally a welcome gift. It's viewed as something associated with prestige or class. You rarely need to sweat over giving someone alcohol because even if they don't drink regularly, they may take a glass or two during special occasions.

Is Crown Royal a good gift?

Simply spectacular from nose to finish, it is the ideal gift for any whisky fan. For the seasoned spirits connoisseur, opt for the extra rare Crown Royal Aged 18 Years. This elegant amber whisky is top-shelf territory and the pinnacle of blending.

Is bourbon the same as whiskey?

After all, both bourbon and whiskey are brown liquids—they look about the same. And to add to the possible confusion, if you just refer to bourbon as whiskey, you wouldn't be wrong. Bourbon is a type of whiskey, much the way that champagne is a type of wine. So all bourbon is whiskey, but not all whiskey is bourbon.

Can I ship a bottle of alcohol to a friend?

The United States Postal Service (USPS) prohibits sending alcoholic beverages through the mail, but you can ship alcohol via couriers, such as FedEx or UPS if you're a licensed alcohol shipper.

Can I send alcohol in the mail?

Alcohol can be shipped as land freight. However, depending on the destination, it may be possible to ship alcohol as air freight. Please note that if the alcohol is not professionally packed or packed using our packing materials, we are not able to ship your parcel.

What happens if you get caught shipping alcohol?

That being said, it is important to know that there are consequences if you are caught and that shipping alcohol is at your own risk. Typically, you'll get a written warning on an initial violation. Subsequent violations could lead to fines and or, gulp, jail time, so be mindful and be smart.

Can you ship liquor through USPS?

USPS prohibits all shipments of beer, spirits, and wine both domestically and internationally. USPS also has strict laws on the packaging for shipments that previously carried alcohol. If a package has any labels or branding of an alcohol company, USPS will not process the shipment and reject it.

How do I ship alcohol to a friend UPS?

All shipments must meet UPS packaging requirements for Spirits. UPS will accept inner packaging of molded Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) foam, folded corrugated tray, or molded fiber tray. Each packaging component secures the bottles into the center of the shipping container away from the side walls of the shipper.

What are the top 5 whiskeys?

Is Crown Royal or Jack Daniels better?

If you enjoy the uniqueness of flavor you get by blending whiskeys together and a milder taste, go with Crown Royal. If you are one to prefer a bolder taste and stronger flavor, go with Jack Daniel's.

Why do you add water to whiskey?

Adding water frees up more of the aroma molecules to evaporate into the taster's nose. Since appreciation of flavors happens at least as much in the nose as on the tongue, “watered-down” spirits actually seem more flavorful.