A gift for every taste
The LCBO’s guide to effortless holiday giving
Does the person on your list prioritize novelty or savoir faire? Are they on the cutting edge, or do they prefer the classics? Whatever their taste and lifestyle, the LCBO is the go-to destination for thoughtful, festive and premium gifts. With an enviable collection of spirits, wines and seasonal sips all found at one destination, this is your guide to effortless giving. At the LCBO you'll find gifts big and small that satiate occasional sippers, the most selective and everyone in between.
At ease
We all know that certain someone wants to emphasize a relaxed vibe around the holidays. Perhaps it's their preference for drinks that evoke coziness and curiosity. Present them with a tipple that highlights a homey combination of cinnamon, spice and Canadian whisky. Delight them with a mulled wine that comes ready to serve. Or, take them on a tastebud tour that sees them try 10- and 20-year Tawny ports.
Main character energy
Glam-oriented giftees will most covet a drink that doubles as a status symbol. Bubbles are never a bad idea for hosts with the most – particularly when provided in a pack made for holiday parties. An award-winning Prestige Prosecco fits the bill – or the stocking – nicely. To add a bit of dash to a host's day, look for limited-edition spirits in beautiful bottles that celebrate the crisp coolness of the season.
Holiday spirit
Some beverages exude the holidays more than others – eggnog is the most iconic example. Traditionally folks have had to add their own array of spirits to an icy or warmed up glass of the nostalgic seasonal drink, but this year that's no longer a requirement. Treat your 'nog enthusiast to a ready-to- serve eggnog experience. A more unexpected, but no less decadent dessert-style liqueur option comes from Bottega – an offering flavoured with tiramisu. And cheese-for-dessert fans will be intrigued by a flight of Abbey- brewed beers from Belgium.
Merry and bright
Adventurous types can be tricky to find gifts for, so anything that speaks to a specific interest will give your gift an added sparkle. A multi-pack of novel fruit-finished whiskeys made in Ireland is the right mix of unique yet fitting for whiskey aficionados. For beer-loving hosts, Toronto-based brewery Bellwoods brings together a seasonal selection of its signature sour sips, both fruited and dry-hopped, with a 16-ounce branded beer glass. And cocktail wizards will be impressed by the elegant pairing of British Columbia gin made with carefully selected botanicals that balance citrus flavours with a warm herbal earthiness.
Local legends
There's no time like now to toast Canadian craft-centric cocktails, beers and wines, and there's a trove of local libations available this season to toast your favourite host. Henry of Pelham's Cabernet Merlot has a compelling nose – berries, vanilla and bell pepper – with complexity to match; bonus points for bringing it as a host gift for a roast dinner. Espresso martinis are the sip that won't quit, and a quartet of canned nitro-infused espresso and triple-distilled vodka drinks and campfire mug are made for those who appreciate the details. A nitro latte stout is among the array of Winter Beard series cans contained in Muskoka Brewery's seasonal beer pack, with an Irish Dry Stout and Double Chocolate Cranberry Stout rounding out the selection.
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