May 13, 2023

- Advertisement - You can celebrate Mother’s Day by buying some flowers for the mother. Or take her out to a nice restaurant. Or even letting him enjoy the day…nothing. But we have a feeling many moms appreciate a good bottle too—of wine, spirits, what have you. So this weekend is dedicated to Sip boozy gift suggestions that seem especially mom-friendly for a number of reasons. Here are our picks… a gin for mom - Advertisement - Woody Creek Distillers is a Colorado-based company particularly known for its vodka, which is made from locally harvested potatoes. It also produces award-winning whiskeys in the form of bourbon and rye. But the company’s newest offering is Mary’s Select Gin ($34.99) — and it’s a sip inspired by Mary Scanlan, the company’s co-founder and mother of two herself. Scanlan said she wanted her team to fashion a gin with a feminine feel and non-traditional flavors (in addition to the expected juniper, the botanicals include rhubarb, yuzu and butterfly pea flower). . And there’s the striking purple-ish hue of the gin—Scanlan’s favorite shade—courtesy of the butterfly pea flower. a whiskey for mom Kentucky based blue run spirits It’s about honoring your state’s whiskey-making traditions. its whiskey director is Shaylin Gammon, a woman The “Powerhouse” in the Bourbon and Rye World Who is the mother too? The brand’s latest offering — Blue Run Kentucky Straight Emerald Single Barrel Rye ($199.99) — puts the spotlight on moms in a different way. There are several barrel releases in the series and each barrel is named after a mother in the life of the label’s founders. So you can sip a “Sharon” rye or a “Cheryl” rye or a “Janice” (there are 10 barrel releases in all). Gammon says that each barrel has its own unique personality, just like the moms themselves. J. Lohr’s Carol’s Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon honors Carol Waldorf Lohr, the late wife of label founder Jerry Lohr. - Advertisement - - Advertisement - In this case, it’s a wine that honors a special mother: founder Carol Waldorf Lohr, who was the late wife of Jerry Lohr. J Lohr , acclaimed California winery with vineyards in Monterey, Paso Robles and Napa Valley. Jay Lohr’s Carol’s Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon ($60), sourced from Napa, is the Lohr family’s way of recognizing a woman and mother they have described As showing “kindness, generosity and care for others”. Carol Lohr died in 2008 from complications related to breast cancer, and portions of the sale of this bottle go in support of the National Breast Cancer Foundation. a limoncello for mom Make that limoncello in many forms. The Italian liqueur is naturally known (and beloved) for its distinctive lemony favor—and it’s a sip that can easily be appreciated by moms or just anyone. Fabrizia Spirits is a New Hampshire-based company that makes delicious Limoncello ($19.99) using Sicilian-sourced lemons. But it has expanded its offerings to include limoncello-flavored (but non-alcoholic) sweet treats, from biscotti to truffles, through its Fabrizia Lemon Baking Company. For Mother’s Day, have a sample at Fabrizia’s Bakery “limomcello” box ($44.99) which includes a variety of goodies. Look My Mother’s Day Money Confession: I Worry I’m Screwing Up My Mom’s Finances Too Strategies for Coping on Mother’s Day If You’re Grieving a Loss—Or If the Day Is Tough Credit: www.marketwatch.com /