AbsolutBe honest - the best gifts often come in a glass bottle.
That said, sometimes the holiday season requires a bit of budgeting. But that doesn't mean you can't enjoy a quality bottle of liquor.
Business Insider turned to Robert Haynes Peterson, a writer and liquor expert; Pam Wiznitzer, bartender at NYC cocktail standout The Dead Rabbit; Danny Neff; bartender at The Bar Room; and Jessie Dure of American Whiskey, to compile a list of 12 bottles under $27 that are actually really great.
Whether you're looking for yourself or shopping around for friends, be sure to give these a shot.