The Bellemara Holiday Gift Guide. We Have Something for Everyone on Your List
It’s officially the holiday season and if you’re like us, you’re looking to find the perfect gifts for friends, family, and loved ones. Whether you’re shopping for a cocktail enthusiast, a whisky connoisseur, or someone who appreciates unique experiences, we've got you covered with this Bellemara holiday gift guide that will make your shopping easier.
Here are some gift ideas to inspire you this holiday season.
For the Cocktail Enthusiast: Bottled Cocktails
Need a gift for someone who appreciates quality cocktails? Or maybe for that neighbor who always seems to be hosting parties? Our bottled cocktails and branded rocks glasses make a great set for those who prefers to spend their time drinking cocktails instead of making them themselves:
Old Fashioned-Style Cocktail (375ml)
Our Bottled Old Fashioned-Style Cocktail is a modern take on the classic drink made with our American Single Malt Whisky, sugar, and house-made orange bitters to create a complex yet approachable flavor profile. Each bottle serves 4-5 cocktails.Negroni-Style Cocktail (375ml)
Our Bellemara Negroni-Style Cocktail features our Single Malt Tropical Gin with our house-made Hibiscus Aperitivo and house-made Bittersweet Amaro. Best served chilled over ice with an orange express.Bellemara Rocks Glasses
These high-quality glasses are the perfect complement to our cocktails and are the exact glasses we use in our distillery.
For the Whisky Drinker: American Single Malt Whisky
At Bellemara, our collection of single malt whisky will keep your whisky connoisseur entertained:
American Single Malt Whisky (750ml & 200ml)
Made from 100% malted barley, our American Single Malt Whisky is made grain-to-glass at our distillery in Hillsborough, NJ. Aged in charred, new oak barrels, this whisky has warm caramel and vanilla notes, making it the perfect sipping whisky.Single Barrel Whisky (200ml)
This select cask has strong notes of honey, vanilla, and caramel. At 120 proof it will keep you warm this winter. This is our first single barrel release of whisky over two years old. Limited Release!Cask Strength Whisky (750ml & 200ml)
At 119.6 proof, this whisky has balanced and nuanced flavors of malt, honey, caramel and vanilla. Made by mingling several casks and kept at cask strength, it has a delicious flavor arc from beginning to end. Limited Release!Bellemara Glencairn Whisky Glass
The Glencairn glass was designed specifically for sipping whisky. The wide bowl and tapering mouth of the glass provide the right environment for drinkers to appreciate the aromas and flavors of whisky. You can read more here from the makers.
For the Home Bartender: Unique Liqueurs
For those who love to make their own cocktails and create their own recipes, our collection of proprietary liqueurs will give them unique flavors that they can experiment with and use in delicious cocktails:
Coffee Liqueur (375ml)
This coffee liqueur combines the richness of coffee with our award-winning Single Malt Spirit, cardamom, and sugar, creating a well-balanced, sweet, and robust flavor profile. It's perfect for Espresso Martinis and for those who enjoy a good coffee drink with an alcoholic twist but want a smoother, more refined option than the standard mass-produced varieties.Bittersweet Amaro Liqueur (375ml)
Our Bittersweet Amaro Liqueur is made with our Single Malt Spirit infused with over 15 botanicals, herbs and spices. We recommend using Amaro in place of sweet vermouth in cocktails.Hibiscus Aperitivo Liqueur (375ml)
Our Hibiscus Aperitivo Liqueur is made with Single Malt Spirit infused with hibiscus and a variety of botanicals, herbs, and spices. We recommend using Aperitivo in place of Aperol in cocktails.Bellemara Bar Mat
No bartender likes to make a mess and our Bellemara Bar Mat will make sure that they have a place for all their tools and glasses. Made from high quality rubber, this mat is easy to clean, doesn’t skid, and provides a firm surface to mix cocktails on.
For the Gin Lover: Unique Gins
For those that love gin, we’ve got two types of gin to try:
Single Malt Gin (750 ml and 200 ml)
Our award-winning Single Malt Gin has a bright juniper and orange nose and a gentle and herbal finish. Made from 100% malted barley, the gin retains the beautiful malt flavors while highlighting the delightful flavors of the juniper berries. Bottled at 45% ABV it complements just about any cocktail made with london-dry style gins.Single Malt Tropical Gin (750 ml and 200 ml)
A fan favorite, the Single Malt Tropical Gin has a bright juniper and tropical fruit nose with a gentle caramel and fruit finish. Made from 100% malted barley, the gin exemplifies the underlying beauty of the malt spirit while highlighting the delightful flavors of juniper berries, mango and pineapple. Bottled at 45% ABV it is a perfect ingredient in tropical fruit cocktails.
For the Host or Gift Swap: Bellemara Infusion Kits
Need a gift for your gift exchange or for a host? Our new Bellemara Infusion Kits are a perfect gift. These infusion kits are a fun way to play with flavors in our spirits, you can use them to add a little or a lot of botanical notes to your drink:
Bellemara Single Malt Spirit Infusion Kit
Includes a custom botanical blend of lemon, lavender and grains of paradise, a 200 ml bottle of Single Malt Spirit, infusion directions, a small tea ball, and funnel.Bellemara Single Malt Gin Infusion Kit
Includes a custom blend of lemon, hibiscus flowers and juniper, and a 200 ml bottle of Single Malt Gin, infusion directions, a small tea ball, and funnel.
For the Experience Seeker: Gift Card for the Tasting Room
If you’re shopping for someone who loves to try new things and check out new places, get them a gift card so they can come in and experience Bellemara themselves:
Gift Card
Can be used for any purchase with us, including cocktails in the tasting room, merchandise or bottles to go.Bellemara Hat and T-Shirt
Our Bellemara Hat is a perfect about town, relaxed, comfortable fit. It’s been a favorite of customers and staff since we first opened. Our branded t-shirt is soft and comfortable and is guaranteed to get admiring looks around town.
Final Thoughts
Holiday shopping can be overwhelming, but we’ve got a number of gifts that will make your friends and family happy. And it’s all just in time for the Christmas Kringle Market this weekend and through the holiday season (while supplies last!).
Cheers.