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Christmas gifts for the bourbon lovers in your life 🎁

December 19, 2022 • 
Whiskey & Whitetails
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A mini-torch for making smoked cocktails

Whiskey & Whitetails also produce online media content that includes a weekly podcast.

Photo provided by Whiskey & Whitetails

Skip the run (run Rudolph) to the mall for last-minute Christmas shopping with this gift idea: Order a Whiskey & Whitetails smoked cocktail kit for your favorite old fashioned aficionado. 🥃

Did you know? Whiskey & Whitetails produces bourbon barrel goods perfect for folks who love good whiskey and the great outdoors. They also host a weekly podcast with perks for their Patreon supporters.

Bonus: Head over to their online shop and use code CHStoday at checkout to take advantage of their annual free porch delivery on Christmas Eve (only valid for local Charleston delivery). Shop the online store.*

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