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Gift ideas for the festive season 2024

It's almost that time of year again, and Christmas is just around the corner. To bring joy to your loved ones, BAR NEWS has put together a few gift suggestions for you.

Le Tribute with tonics

Experience pure refreshment with Le Tribute Gin! This Spanish gin in a nostalgic bottle delights with its fresh citrus aroma. The perfect harmony is achieved by the accompanying tonic with a delicate rosemary note. The gift boxes contain 1 gin GP and 2 tonics or 1 gin and 6 tonics - the ideal gifts for connoisseurs.

Le Tribute wooden box, filled with gin and 6 tonics
Normal price: CHF 71.90
Special offer price until December 31, 2024: CHF 65.-

Le Tribute Gin GP and 2 tonics
Retail price: CHF 37.90
Haecky Import AG, Reinach | haecky.ch


Glüh Gin Kit

With the Glüh Gin Kit from Matte Brennerei, you can enjoy winter evenings the Bernese way: 5 dl Matte Glüh Gin, refined with aronia juice, aniseed, cardamom, cloves and cinnamon, meets 5 dl naturally cloudy apple juice from Hurni und Sohn from the Bernese Seeland. Simply mix 1:1 with hot apple juice and heat to make the perfect, spicy alternative to mulled wine.

Retail price: CHF 34.90
Matte Brennerei, Bern | mattebrennerei.ch


Loimu 2024

Producer: Lignell & Piispanen, Kuopio / Finland (family-run distillery, 6th generation)
Concept: Bottle shape remains the same. Design and Nordic berries change every year. Based on red wine (Tempranillo, Spain), arctic raspberries & aronia, preserved in liqueur, refined with cinnamon, cloves, cardamom, ginger plus a dash of vodka for a balanced taste.
Packaging: Bottle with 0.75 liters
Importer: schwyzerfood.ch


Negroni set

The Bernese Negroni set - a tribute to the classic cocktail: enjoy the finest Bernese spirits, traditionally produced, and perfect your Negroni with a jigger and bar spoon - for moments of pleasure in style.

Retail price: CHF 89.90
Matte Brennerei, Bern | mattebrennerei.ch


Etter's Christmas cakes

Weihnachtspflümli is a special liqueur for the festive season. It is based on the all-natural fruit brandy of the rare Löhr plum. With subtle nuances of Christmas spices such as cinnamon, coriander and cloves, it enchants every connoisseur's heart. Weihnachtspflümli is a poem on its own, goes wonderfully well as an ingredient in drinks or desserts and is served chilled.

Retail price: CHF 18.50
Etter Söhne AG, Zug | etter-distillerie.ch


Chandra Kurt's wine seller 2025

The wine seller is a practical aid for enjoying wine at home and also a guide to which wine goes with which dish. Good wine does not have to be expensive. Every year for over 25 years, Weinseller has presented a selection from the core range of Swiss retailers. The current issue presents a total of 569 bottles.

Retail price: CHF 39
Chandra Kurt AG, Zurich | weinseller.com


"Share the Legend" gift pack

Share the myths of the Donegal coast this Christmas with the Silkie whiskey gift set, which includes four high-quality stainless steel mugs to enjoy with friends and a leatherette case. The Legendary Silkie Irish Whiskey is a blend of double and triple distilled malts, smooth grain whiskey and a hint of peated malt.

Retail price: CHF 64.50
Best Taste Trading, Oberarth | besttaste.ch


Bedded on hay

The legendary hay schnapps in a wooden box plus 5 shot glasses - all beautifully bedded on hay. This 0.5-liter bottle is the perfect gift. Or you can simply order it for yourself.

Retail price: Hay schnapps gift pack incl. VAT: CHF 95
Haecky Import AG, Reinach | haecky.ch


Bar scene Switzerland - innovative, creative, successful

The 192-page book "Barszene Schweiz" provides an insight into the innovative and successful Swiss bar scene. In his book, Ruedi Zotter portrays more than 25 personalities who contribute significantly to the success of this scene and shows their work. Author: Ruedi Zotter | ISBN: 978-3-033-09447-5 | Format: Hardcover (236 × 236 mm) | Number of pages: 192 | Edition: October 2022

Price: CHF 49.50
BAR NEWS GmbH, Stans | barnews.ch/shop


"Big" gifts

Large bottles are in vogue. Because giving a gift is a pleasure, the best distillates have been filled into these beautiful bottles. You can find many other products in specialist drinks shops or online. Amstutz Manufaktur has once again been named one of the Distilleries of the Year 2023 / 24 at DistiSuisse.

Gin Toni Lucerne Dry Gin, 300 cl, retail price: CHF 195
Amstutz Äntebüsi liqueur, 300 cl, retail price: CHF 129
Amstutz Vieille Prune, 150 cl, retail price: CHF 95

Schürch Getränke AG, Rothenburg | schurch.ch | amstutz-manufaktur.ch


Amaro Montenegro

Pure essence - the sensory experience! The herbal liqueur from Bologna has a rich and pleasantly balanced taste. With its
bitter-sweet flavor profile, it is not only suitable as a traditional digestif, but is also used in a variety of ways to add depth and dimension to classic cocktails.

Retail price: CHF 19.95
Haecky Import AG, Reinach | haecky.ch


Appleton Estate Hearts Collection 1998

The result of a heartfelt project by master blender Dr. Joy Spence and rum connoisseur Luca Gargano, this year's edition is a 25-year-old rum, 100% potstill and single-marque and comes from just 19 barrels. In addition to elegant vanilla notes, there are aromas of herbs and delicate molasses and the silky finish is reminiscent of coffee and caramel with subtle oak.

Retail price: CHF 490
Campari Schweiz AG, Baar | camparigroup.com


BAR NEWS gift subscription

The perfect Christmas gift for employees in the hospitality industry. The leading trade magazine of the Swiss bar scene is published five times a year.

Trial subscription: CHF 39.-
1-year subscription: CHF 75.- | 2-year subscription: CHF 125.-
BAR NEWS GmbH, Stans | barnews.ch/shop


Avión Reserva 44

Avión Reserva 44 is handcrafted in limited batches. This extra añejo tequila matures for at least 36 months in ex-bourbon barrels. The real adventure lies in discovering its 44 unique flavors, a constantly evolving taste map that needs to be explored sip by sip.

Retail price: CHF 169.80
Great Spirits Swiss AG, Freidorf | great-spirits.ch


Appenzell Mule

Two elegant copper mugs and a 70cl bottle of Gin 27 Original Appenzell Dry Gin - this gift pack is a must for every gin lover.

Retail price: CHF 61.80
Appenzeller Alpenbitter AG, Appenzell | appenzeller.com


Säntis Malt display case medium

The Säntis Malt Showcase Medium Set includes the Säntis Malt Edition Himmelberg 20 cl and the Säntis Cream Edition Marwees 20 cl as well as two goblets in a decorative box. The Himmelberg edition offers fruity, spicy aromas, while the Marwees edition, combined with
cream, has soft nougat and caramel notes. A harmonious gift set for whisky lovers.

Retail price: CHF 55
Brauerei Locher AG, Appenzell | appenzellerbier.ch


Golfer's Birdie Water hip flask set

A gift set for connoisseurs: the single malt develops an exceptional aroma, combining spicy-sweet notes from decades-old beer barrels with fruity sherry tones. It comes with a high-quality stainless steel hip flask covered in genuine leather - the perfect set for anyone who appreciates exceptional enjoyment and stylish accessories.

Retail price: CHF 80
Brauerei Locher AG, Appenzell | appenzellerbier.ch


Lallier Blanc de Blancs Champagne

Enjoyment with the exclusivity of a 100% Chardonnay champagne - with the Lallier Blanc de Blancs. Its subtle freshness and floral notes make it the ideal choice for special occasions. Balanced and elegant, it embodies the essence of Champagne craftsmanship. Perfect to accompany festive moments. Also available in magnum format.

Retail price: 75 cl, CHF 64.50 / 150 cl, CHF 135
Campari Schweiz AG, Baar | camparigroup.com


Royal Salute 21 Years Old Signature Blend

The Signature Blend is refined and opulent in character; the result of a selection of rare and exceptional Scotch whiskies, including those carefully monitored in the Royal Salute Vault. A majestic composition of ripened fruit complemented by hints of spice, each drop offers a powerful experience.

Retail price: CHF 164.70
Great Spirits Swiss AG, Freidorf | great-spirits.ch


Monkey 47 Triple Box

A total of 47 hand-picked botanicals, infused in spring water from the Black Forest in Germany, give Monkey 47 its complexity and unforgettable quality. This beautiful set contains the traditional Monkey 47 Dry Gin as well as the two main varieties Monkey 47 Sloe Gin and Monkey 47 Barrel Cut.

Retail price: CHF 163.35
Great Spirits Swiss AG, Freidorf | great-spirits.ch


Appenzeller Alpenbitter farmer's cupboard

The rustic Appenzell farmer's cupboard is available including contents. 70 cl Appenzeller Alpenbitter, herb sachet and two shot glasses.

Retail price: CHF 38.60
Appenzeller Alpenbitter AG, Appenzell | appenzeller.com


Appleton Estate 21 Year Old Nassau Valley Cask

This fine Jamaican rum has matured for over two decades. With its rich aromas of dried fruit, chocolate and spices, it embodies a true masterpiece of the art of ageing in oak barrels. Ideal for connoisseurs who want to enjoy an exceptional moment.

Retail price: CHF 128
Campari Schweiz AG, Baar | camparigroup.com


The Demon's Share Rodrigo's Reserve - 9 years old

Rodrigo's Reserve is the first of seven editions in an annual limited series from The Demon's Share. The amber-colored limited edition matures for nine years in American oak barrels. The result is a smooth rum spirit drink with a sweet bouquet and intense aromas of grapefruit, chocolate and Christmas spices such as cinnamon.

Retail price: CHF 55
Best Taste Trading, Oberarth | besttaste.ch


Grand Marnier Cuvée du Centenaire

A timeless celebration of taste: Grand Marnier's Cuvée du Centenaire combines cognac and bitter orange for a perfect balance between strength and finesse. This exceptional liqueur specialty, which was created to commemorate the founding of the house in 1927, is suitable for enjoyable moments both on its own and in a cocktail.

Retail price: CHF 119
Campari Schweiz AG, Baar | camparigroup.com

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