To take the guesswork out of buying gifts this year, we at North Michigan News asked our friends at The Grommet for their latest and greatest practical gift suggestions for 2021.
These guides are geared towards specific interests. You’ll be able to find something for even the toughest person on your Christmas shopping list.
Top 5 Gifts for the Bartender
1) Super Insulated Craft Cocktail Shaker

The Super Insulated Craft Cocktail Shaker by Elevated Craft is designed to impress and engineered to perform. Made of pro-grade stainless steel, the shaker is vacuum insulated, double-walled, and features an innovative measuring system that allows you to dial in your mix from micro ¼ and ½ oz pours all the way up to a full 6 oz concoction.
2) The Wave™ Wine Bottle Purifier

The Wave™ wine stopper lets you enjoy a bottle of wine without some of the unpleasant side effects, while simultaneously aerating the wine. This product removes histamines and sulfites, which are found in most wines and can cause reactions like congestion, red cheeks, and a headache. It won't affect your wine’s flavor and it is portable, easy to use, and disposable.
3) Personalized Spirit-Aging Oak Barrel

Thousand Oaks Barrel: Personalized Spirit-Aging Oak Barrel - 5L - Malt Euro Scotch
4) Spirit-Aging Oak Barrel

Thousand Oaks Barrel: Spirit-Aging Oak Barrel - 2L - Malt Euro Scotch
5) Aroma-Enhancing Spirits Glass

This carefully developed spirits glass (created after years of research and prototypes!) was made to showcase whiskey, bourbon, gin, and other spirits. The unique design encourages the aroma to open up while eliminating nose burn from alcohol vapors, so you can enjoy every delicious, nuanced flavor.

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