Alcohol Gift Guide 2024: The best Scotch to beer to THC (and more) to buy for the holidays

The holidays are nearly upon us. Festive gatherings will begin soon. So what are you gonna bring to these parties? What will you buy for the boozy adult on your gift list?

Well, hey, maybe I can help.

For the past three-plus years I’ve been breaking down beers, wines, spirits and more for FTW’s Beverage of the Week series. That means I’ve had the chance to drink a loooooot of stuff, even before getting to the fact I’m based in Madison, Wisconsin — one of the drinking-est towns in the universe. I’ve had some great drinks and some terrible ones this year. Let’s talk about that former category and see if we can’t find you some present ideas that will bowl over whomever’s on the receiving end.

These tend to range toward the more expensive, but there are a few strong moderately priced options as well. Whether the object of your affection like bourbon, Scotch, vodka, wine, cannabis or just likes a good non-alcoholic beverage, there’s something here for you.