12 Cheap Bottles Of Liquor That Actually Make Awesome Gifts

The Elijah Craig small batch is a 12-year-old Bourbon made from 100 barrels or less. It's named for Rev. Elijah Craig, who reportedly discovered a bourbon-making method by storing the liquor in fire-charred barrels.

Price: $24.99

This Bacardi bottle is just a regular bottle of the drink, but encased in a holiday-appropriate, festive color.

Price: $20

Rye whiskey is an underappreciated liquor fundamental to a good Sazarac or an old-school Manhattan. Old Overhold is the oldest straight rye whiskey on the market. It's a product of Kentucky. You can't go wrong.

Price: $18.99

Back in 1986, Absolut Vodka teamed up with pop artist Andy Warhol to create bottle-inspired art — which has led to almost four decades of booze-and-artist collaborations. And to celebrate, Absolut has released this special Limited Edition bottle inspired by Warhol's art, images, and character.

And it's the same price as a regular bottle of Absolut Vodka.

Price: $26

This "wheated" bourbon is sweeter than a rye bourbon and makes for an easy tasting experience. It's a great starter-bourbon for somebody easing their way into whiskeys and has a particularly creamy taste.

Price: $25.99

PAMA is a pomegranate-flavored liqueur made with pomegranate juice, vodka, and tequila. It's 34 proof and a gorgeous ruby color. And it makes a great cosmo, mojito, or champagne cocktail.

Price: $20.99

Olmeca's platos smells sweet and citrusy but has a hot, peppery taste. "Altos" refers to Mexico's highlands where the best tequilas are produced.

Price: $21.99

This rum comes from Guyana and won a gold medal and "best in class" at the 2011 International Wine and Spirits Competition. Brewed in whiskey and bourbon barrels, it balances sweet, smoky, and savory flavors.

Price: $25.99

Red Hook-based Jack From Brooklyn makes this artisinal liqueur. It combines Nigerian ginger, Moroccan hibiscus, and Brazilian clove, Indonesian nutmeg with organic grain alcohol to make a delicious holiday drink. Drink it hot or cold, straight or mixed.

Price: $24.95

There always comes a point in the holiday party when somebody pulls out the schnapps. Wondermint is based on a Death's Door vodka, distilled from wheat and barley. It's then redistilled with mint and almond oil and sweetened with sugar.

Price: $22.99

Tequila Avión is produced by fifth-generation agave growers in the Jalisco, Mexico, highlands and comes in four varieties: Reposado, Silver, Añejo, and the Espresso Liqueur. (There's also the Reserva, but that's in a different price range.)

We recommend the añejo – it has a woody and peachy aroma and tastes of vanilla, caramel, coconut, and maple.

Price: $23.95

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