To take the guesswork out of buying gifts this year, we at Portland Courant 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) drip.it Bottle Drainer & Cloth Drying Rail
Brainstream: drip. it Bottle Drainer & Cloth Drying Rail
2) 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.
3) Slow Wine Pourer
A slow wine pourer is the best way to serve delicate and older wines. The Vacu Vin tool pours wine from the bottom of the bottle straight to the bottom of your glass slowly. This means there is minimal exposure to oxygen, which can zap freshness and affect taste. This slower method gives an aged bottle of cabernet sauvignon or Bordeaux the special treatment it deserves.
4) Uber Chill XL Personal Mini Fridge
Uber Appliance: Uber Chill XL Personal Mini Fridge - Red
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.