. . NEW!!!!! ----->>:D :D BEST LIST I'VE FOUND - WITH PICTURES OF GIFTS!!! :D :D <<------- . . . Every year, for the last couple years, I have tried to get a comprehensive thread going on all the "gift sets" to look out for in stores while purchasing alcohol during the holiday.
Every year it starts out slowly, but ends up being pretty comprehensive by the end. Last Year's Thread
This year is just starting out, so we need FatWalleter's help!
Go HERE and select "SPIRIT - GIFT SELECTIONS" to get a listing of most of the gift packs which will be available this year.
Unfortunately, it's just a list, so we need FW'ers to report what they see, and what they think is a good value for a giftset!
I've looked, and so far I've only found 1 item on shelves which seems to be more than a $.25 throw-in.
The one I've found so far is the "Ciroc Vodka - 2 martini glass gift set" which was selling in Phoenix for $18. The martini glasses look to be quality made, and are an interesting and artful design that won't look out of place on a home bar in a year.
Let the rest of FatWallet know what other gift packs to look for, because most of the good gift sets will be long-gone by Thanksgiving!!
Kahlua w/ 4 mini bottles of 4 different flavored Stolichnaya vodka (I bought this one) $18.99 -- the reg. bottle of Kahlua was $18.99 and the 4 mini set of Stolichnay vodka was $4.99 ... so I say this is a good deal.
Jagermeister w/ 2 glasses $18.99
Jim Beam w/ flask-cigar holder
Tequila Rose w/ 2 glasses
Villa Massa Limoncella w/ 2 glasses
Windsor Canadian w/ 1 glass on top of bottle
Bacardi w/ 1 glass on top of bottle looked like a football design
Keep your eyes open for PINK ... Riedel "o" Chardonnay/Viognier tumblers will be available in sets of 2 in delicate pink. 15% of the purchase going to Living Beyond Breast Cancer. ( WineEnthusiast.com has them for $18.95/pr with free shipping through the end of November!)
Others shown in the PA wine and spirits catalog, but I did NOT see them: Chambord 50ml ornament Hpnotiq w/ handblown aqua blue martini glass Finlandia in a silver cylindrical tin Black Velvet Reserve in a red velvet bag
VictorLazlo said:On 11/12/05 I got a Disaronno boxed set for $19.99 that came with two pretty nice glasses.
Good deal because it doesn't cost more than the normal price for a bottle.
Thats the beauty of these deals. Generally these gift sets are the same price as a single bottle, and when on sale, they're even cheaper. I LOVE booze gift sets.
I picked up the Ciroc set a couple of weeks ago. The glasses are very cool (there is an order form to send away for more inside) and I was happy with not only the delicious vodka, but also the price.
There is a pimp tight fifth of Jager that comes in a silver holiday tin instead of the regular green bottle at Rite Aid for 20.60 Not really a "set" but I like it.
I saw the ad for more glasses on the outside. Is there an option to send away for a couple more for free, or is there a charge? To get the additional glasses, you need to send them $8 for each set of 2. It may seem a little steep, but I really like them and figure it would be nice to have a set of 4 so it's worth it to me.
I get a set of 4 by just buying 2 gift sets...I've got 4 Jack Daniels and 4 Crown Royal glasses from last year. Us college kids got to have something to drink out of besides plastic cups.
I'm looking for wine gift sets ... none here in PA yet, but I'm gonna check out a couple other stores tomorrow.
This is what I added to the summary -- just in case someone decides to erase it. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bailey's Holiday Gift Pack or Holiday Tin You can see them here
Chambord w/ 2 glasses
Romano Sambuca w/ 2 glasses
Kahlua w/ 4 mini bottles of 4 different flavored Stolichnaya vodka (I bought this one) $18.99 -- the reg. bottle of Kahlua was $18.99 and the 4 mini set of Stolichnay vodka was $4.99 ... so I say this is a good deal.
Jagermeister w/ 2 glasses $18.99
Jim Beam w/ flask-cigar holder
Tequila Rose w/ 2 glasses
Villa Massa Limoncella w/ 2 glasses
Windsor Canadian w/ 1 glass on top of bottle
Bacardi w/ 1 glass on top of bottle looked like a football design
Keep your eyes open for PINK ... Riedel "o" Chardonnay/Viognier tumblers will be available in sets of 2 in delicate pink. 15% of the purchase going to Living Beyond Breast Cancer.
Others shown in the PA wine and spirits catalog, but I did NOT see them: Chambord 50ml ornament Hpnotiq w/ handblown aqua blue martini glass Finlandia in a silver cylindrical tin Black Velvet Reserve in a red velvet bag
In Columbia MO I picked up a bottle of Kahlua w/some weird looking martini-type glasses that are for white russians apparently. There's a form that you can send off for a FREE shaker inside. But the glasses aren't worth much.
And my personal favorite, there are some nice little tumbler-style glasses that came w/my bottle of Bailey's. Great for hot chocolate on a cold winter night!
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