Is alcohol a good white elephant gift?

Is alcohol a good white elephant gift?

Booze. If you’re looking for a last-minute gift, a bottle or two of good alcohol is usually one of the most-coveted white elephant items. Think barrel-aged tequilas, a nitro milk stout or a rugged shiraz to complete the holidays.

What is considered a white elephant gift?

The term white elephant refers to an extravagant, impractical gift that cannot be easily disposed of. The phrase is said to come from the historic practice of the King of Siam (now Thailand) giving rare albino elephants to courtiers who had displeased him, so that they might be ruined by the animals’ upkeep costs.

What’s a good alcohol to give as a gift?

Cocktail Subscription Box. Cratejoy. Anejo Tequila. Avión Tequila. Royal-worthy Liqueur. Grand Marnier. Black-Owned Whiskey Brand. Uncle Nearest. Elegant Cognac. Hennessy Paradis. Small Batch Bourbon. Angel’s Envy Bourbon Finished in Port Barrels. Bartender Favorite. Fernet-Branca. Top of the Line Gin. Nolet’s.

How do you make white elephant more fun?

Pick a gift theme. One excellent way to spice things up is to have people bring gifts that fit a particular theme. Employ different game rules. Hold an ugly sweater contest. Rent a karaoke machine. Break out the Christmas games.