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10 New Luxury Product Collaborations With Alcohol Brands That Make Perfect Gifts

Spirits and wine brands are increasingly releasing new product collaborations with luxury brands.

As collaborations between spirits and wine brands continue to grow, some truly unique creations are coming to market. Suddenly, artists collaborating on labels and decanters are the bare minimum as limited editions like tuxedo jackets and caviar spoons hit the market.

There are some exceptional collaborations this holiday season that would make for fantastic gifts – read on to discover 10 to choose from.

Aberfeldy Single Malt Scotch x Charlie Casely-Hayford Sipping Jacket

The tuxedo jacket was once a symbol of elegance, as men’s clothing brands designed coats in velvet, silk, and brocade specifically intended to be worn during a cigar smoke break. The Scotch Sipping Jacket, a collaboration between menswear designer Charlie Casely-Hayford and Aberfeldy Single Malt Whiskey, is a playful take on the original smoking coat designed to take the Scotch drinking experience to a higher level. The extremely limited edition jacket is made from a 12-year-old Scottish cashmere and wool blend, made in two colorways Gold and Honeycomb – reminiscent of the malted barley and honey used in Aberfeldy’s whiskey. The jacket comes with a 750ml bottle of Aberfeldy 12 Year. $900, aberfeldy.com

Buffalo Trace x Bettinardi Golf Putter Series

Upgrade your golf clubs with a new line of precision-milled putters from Bettinardi Golf and Buffalo Trace that pay homage to the tradition of whiskey distilling and aging. The stainless steel putters – available in left-handed BB8 Classic, Studio Stock 3, Queen B6 and Queen B6 models – feature a reclaimed wood insert from a previously filled Buffalo Trace barrel, as well as wood grain engraving on the sole. For the most complete look, pair the putter with a matching Buffalo Trace headcover (sold separately for $90). $900, buffalotracedistillery.com

Manufacturer’s mark x Messermeister Bourbon barrel knife

James Beard Award-winning chef Edward Lee has teamed up with Messermeister to create a limited edition knife made from repurposed Maker’s Mark Bourbon barrel wood. The knife is part of Messermeister’s Forge initiative, in which the luxury kitchen knife brand invites chefs to create innovative products, with a portion of the proceeds donated to a nonprofit organization of the chef’s choice. Chef Lee worked with artisans in Japan to create this 8-inch chef’s knife with a 53-layer black Damascus steel blade and a handle that features a charred Shou Sugi Ban design over reclaimed barrel wood. Only 750 knives were made for this special edition and 20 percent of the proceeds will benefit the Lee Initiative, which works to promote diversity, inclusion and compassion in the culinary world. $499.95, messermeister.com

Johnnie Walker Blue Label x Perfect Moment Ice Chalet

The après-ski scene has famously attracted wine and spirits brands over the years, but Johnnie Walker puts a new twist on the stereotypical winter activity by introducing a tangible collectible. They teamed up with luxury skiwear brand Perfect Moment to design a bag inspired by Blue Hour, the time on the mountain when the sun sets and the skiing ends but the socializing begins. The new Johnnie Walker print comes in an indigo puffer bag from Perfect Moment; When the bottle is removed, the bag transforms into a reversible shoulder bag with a cobalt blue houndstooth pattern and Perfect Moment’s star logo. $320, Reservebar.com

Silver Oak x Paravel luggage

Transporting wine is not a task for the faint of heart; Napa Valley-based winery and sustainable luggage brand Paravel are hoping to change that with their customized suitcases for safely transporting wine bottles. Silver Oak and Paravel have designed three cases – the Carry On Plus, the Grand and the Trunk – to hold two, three and six bottles of wine, respectively, specifically Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignon. The design reflects the wine it can hold, equipped with a hard case in a Cabernet Red hue, made from Paravel’s signature recycled polycarbonate, recycled aluminum and recycled vegan leather. Each bag comes with the appropriate number of bottles it can carry. Starting at $895, silveroak.com

The Glenlivet x Gohar World: Mark the moment

To celebrate The Glenlivet’s 200th anniversary, the single malt Scotch whiskey brand has teamed up with tableware studio Gohar World to create a fun limited edition set consisting of two Gohar World hand-blown glasses, two taper candles and a bottle of The Glenlivet exists. The bottle included in the Gohar Mark the Moment set is a first for Scotch – whiskey aged in casks made from a blend of first-fill rum and bourbon casks to impart a distinctly unique flavor profile of ripe apricots, fresh apples and toffee Bananas with a hint of cinnamon. $250, Reservebar.com

Cointreau x Marky’s Caviar

As the Cosmopolitan continues to enjoy a resurgence locally, Cointreau is doubling down on its presence outside of the store with this limited-edition kit that includes everything you need to whip up the perfect Cosmo and pair it with caviar. The rosy box is equipped with four coupe glasses, a mother-of-pearl caviar bowl and four mother-of-pearl spoons. Due to the perishable nature of caviar, there is also a QR code to redeem a free 28g can of Marky’s Kaluga Royal Amber caviar, crème fraîche and mini blinis according to your entertainment plan. Of course, the set also includes all the ingredients you need to make a Cosmopolitan, including Cointreau, vodka, cranberry juice and fresh lime juice, as well as a shaker and a jigger. $125, Reservebar.com

Cloudy Bay x LAFCO candles

Cloudy Bay Winery teamed up with LAFCO New York to create a candle scent that reflects the land and vineyards of the winery’s homeland of New Zealand. These aromas include the earthy notes of Manuka, sea foam for a refreshing scent, and the earthy profile of Manuka wood. The soy-based candles are presented in LAFCO’s signature 15.5-ounce hand-blown glass jar with a 90-hour burn time. $99, Reservebar.com

Perrier-Jouët x Formafantasma champagne glasses

In September 2024, luxury champagne brand Perrier-Jouët and design studio Formafantasma unveiled an architectural installation called “Cohabitaire,” offering an immersive way to demonstrate the interconnectedness of the natural world. For people who can’t visit the installation in Épernay, France, the duo have released two limited-edition bottles, including a gift set containing Perrier-Jouët Belle Epoque 2016 and two bulbous glasses decorated with ornate flora and fauna, the the species found reflect in the Perrier-Jouët vineyard. $229, perrierjouet.com

Champagne Lallier x Gohar World Mother of Pearl Spoon Set

The second Gohar collaboration on this list: Laila and Nadia Gohar created a quartet of hand-carved mother-of-pearl spoons to complement Champagne Lallier’s Blanc de Blancs. The spoons were designed for caviar, but Laila also likes to use them to scoop up her favorite uni for a salty bite that pairs perfectly with the acidity of champagne. $138, gohar.world


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