Do you find holiday shopping a challenge? Do you dread crowded stores and long lines? Do you shudder at the thought of your poor-quality gift-wrapping skills? 

No need to fret. Skip a trip to the mall and buy a gift basket that your loved ones will truly savor. In the list below, you'll find a selection of our favorite holiday gift baskets based on their value. Premium baskets offer the highest price for high-quality, top-shelf alcohol. Value baskets are more middle-of-the-road. Finally, the Great Deal baskets showcase great options for drinks at a lower cost.

If you want to see more, don't forget to check out the entire catalog of Dabbler Depot gift baskets here!

Beer

There's a reason why everyone loves cracking open a cold beer after a long day of ice fishing. Whether you're shopping for a fan of local brews or a cider-lover, you're sure to find the perfect gift for your favorite beer-lover from Dabbler Depot.

Premium Gift Basket

Minnesota Beer Tour• $90.00

Give the gift of Minnesota pride this season. This gift basket features a collection of cans from the best breweries in the state. Included are two of each:

• Castle Danger Cream Ale - A refreshing beer all year round. This easy-drinking ale has a creamy palate and balanced bitterness. Brewed with German Hallertau, Hersbrucker, and Tettnang hops. 5.5% ABV.
• Fair State Pils Pilsner - A German-style pilsner that Fair State describes as having, “A grassy hop aroma and crisp finish.” Hallertau Mittelfrüh hops impart earthy aromas on the nose and provide a spicy flavor on the palate. 4.9% ABV, 40 IBU.
• Surly Axe Man IPA - An oldie but a goodie. This popular IPA from Surly is double-dry hopped with Citra and Mosaic hops, giving this beer intense citrus aromas. 7.2% ABV.
• Lupulin Hooey Hazy IPA - Juicy and hoppy are just two words to describe this IPA. Lupulin intentionally leaves yeast and hop oils in the beer to keep this beer bursting with intense flavors. 6.2% ABV, 60 IBU.
• Falling Knife Verbal Tip Hazy IPA - A citrus-forward Hazy IPA that gives off aromas of orange zest, grapefruit, and pineapple. This sweet beer makes you believe you’re sipping it on a sandy beach, even if it’s -40 outside. 7.3% ABV.
• Indeed Day Tripper Pale Ale - A West Coast-style pale ale. Indeed describes the nose as, “heady, dank, and citrus-laced.” The perfect beer for your weekend canoe trip up North. 5.4% ABV, 45 IBU.
• Modist Dream Yard New England-style IPA Spiral Mississippi Fog Hazy IPA - Made from wheat and oats with Citrus and Sultana hops. Modest Brewing Co. proclaims this beer as having “an approachable level of bitterness.” 7.1% ABV.
• Little Thistle The Doug Lager - Named after The Douglas Trail which borders Little Thistle Brewing Company, this beer is clean and crisp with slightly malty flavors. 4.5% ABV.

Value Gift Basket

Midwest Cider• $65.00

This basket is for the apple admirer in your friend group. It's a perfect choice for the person who plans an annual trip to the apple orchard and can't say no to another piece of apple pie. This gift basket includes the following:

• Keepsake Wild Dry Cider (x1) - Dry, light, and tart, this cider gives off a strong perfume of fresh apples. 6.8% ABV.
• Wild State Semi-Dry Cider (x2) - Wild State describes this cider as “crisp with champagne vibes.” Light and floral, it’s a classic cider. You get two in this gift basket, so it’s perfect for a holiday toast! 6.1% ABV.
• Loon Juice Cider (x2) - No loons are harmed in the making of this cider, but we can't make the same promise for the apples. Enjoy the taste of Honeycrisp apples in this classic cider.
  
• Restoration Cider Door County Cherry Cider (x2) - Refreshing, fruity, and semi-dry. This cider offers flavors of sweet apple and cherry. 6.5% ABV and Gluten Free.
• Milk & Honey Flora Cider (x2) - Golden Russet and Kingston Black apples combine to create a well-balanced cider that’s dry, tannic, and gives off notes of fruit and autumn cloves. 7.0% ABV.

Great Deal Gift Basket

Sour Me Crazy• $50.00

Beers don’t always have to be heavy and malty. Try out something a little different with a gift basket full of tart and tangy brews. Included are two of each::

• Pryes Royal Raspberry Fruited Sour - An American Berliner Weisse with tart fruit flavors that combines raspberry and passion fruit. Long-lasting finish that puckers your lips right up. 4.8% ABV, 5 IBU.
• Earth Rider Raspbecrush Tart Wheat Ale - Inspired from the raspberry patches surrounding Lake Superior, this is a kettle-soured wheat ale with loads of tart berry flavor. 5.2% ABV, 15 IBU.
• Lupulin Tropical Fun Pants Tart Blonde - A fun fruit fusion (try saying that three times in a row). Notes of mango, guava, and passion fruit bring you the taste of summer in a can. 5% ABV.
• Eastlake Kirby Pucker Gose - This Sour is a home run. Acai berry and peach notes in a vintage baseball-inspired package. 4.5% ABV.
• Odell Sippin’ Pretty Fruited Sour - Loaded with a blend of American hops and acai, guava, and elderberry, this fruited sour pours pretty and pink with the addition of Himalayan sea salt. 4.5% ABV.

Wine

'Tis the season for holiday dinners, and nothing goes better with a warm hearty dinner than a bottle of great wine. Find the perfect gift to pair with your wine-loving friends and family below.

Premium Gift Basket

Grand Cru California - Cabernet Cabernet• $400.00

For those who appreciate the best of the best, these three wines from the Napa Valley are sure to spread holiday cheer this season. The basket includes one bottle of each wine and a stemless glass:

• Atlas Peak Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 - Bright red like a fine garnet, this is a wine to savor. Strong notes of dark fruit, warm espresso, and rich dark chocolate with a velvety finish on the palate. 
• Trefethen Halo Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 - A rare and sought-after Cabernet Sauvignon that leads with notes of blackberry, red currant, and ends with a hint of woody cedar and sage. Pairs well with a hearty winter dinner such as a well-marbled steak.
• Matchbook Herdsman Cabernet 2020 - Grapes from this vineyard grew in gravel-heavy soil, which makes for intensely flavored fruit. Notes of vanilla, toast, blackberry, blueberry, and plum finish with a touch of peppercorn spice.

Value Gift Basket

Across the Ocean - French Cellar• $225.00

We all have that one friend who fancies themselves a sommelier. This collection of French Wines deserves to be in their wine cellar. Basket includes one bottle of each and a stemless wine glass:

• Chateau Beychevelle “Amiral” 2018 - A rich, deeply purple wine that evokes sumptuous blackberries, black cherries, tobacco, and blooming spring florals. Balanced in sweetness with polished tannins and soft fruity flavors. 
• Chateau de Nalys Chateauneuf du Pape 2016 - Velvety and smooth with an intense red color on the pour. On the nose, this wine is intense with berries and warm spice. Perfect when paired with a rich meal of red meats or aged cheese.

Great Deal Gift Basket

Cline Farmhouse Duo• $60.00

Perfect for the host or hostess with the mostest. Cline Family Cellars developed these wines in connection with nature and farming. These classic wines will be the life of the party. Includes one bottle of each and a stemless wine glass:

• Farmhouse White 2021 - Intensely fruity but with balanced acidity. This classic white wine brings light, crisp flavors of tropical fruit and limes with a fresh, clean finish on the palate. Perfectly paired with a porch party on a summer evening.
• Farmhouse Red 2021 - A luscious red with a medium body. Notes of plum, chocolate, and berry offer a smooth, rich finish. Perfectly paired with a hearty winter dinner party.

Spirits

What better way to warm up on a snowy night than with a signature cocktail? These baskets are a great choice for the aspiring mixologists you know.

Premium Gift Basket

After Dinner • $500.00

This one is for the serious dinner host! A luxurious collection of the finest spirits that will last them all year round. Includes the following:

• Dampfwerk Helgolander - A herbal liqueur inspired by a 200-year-old German recipe book, this botanical bitter offers warming flavors of spice with a touch of residual sugar. 
• J. Carver Sevilla - A Minnesota wheat whiskey aged in barrels and infused with fresh orange peel and vanilla bean. Enjoy this sweet liqueur straight or in a variety of delicious cocktails.
• St. Agrestis Amaro - A leading American produce Amari that contains twenty different herbs, spices, flowers, roots, seeds, and citrus individually macerated in cane sugar and combined into this luxurious amaro.
• Bordiga St. Hubertus Amaro Riserva - Bitters produced from the finest Alpine spices, flowers, and herbs collected by hand and preserved via natural methods.
• Massenez Golden 8 Pear - A powerful, pear-flavored liqueur with notes of jam and caramelized vanilla. 
• Jean Luc Pasquet 7-yr Cognac Grand Cru - A grand cognac made from ingredients cultivated without pesticides or chemicals. Notes of stewed apricot, vanilla, and spice that finish with cedar and oak.   
• Darroze Bas Armagnac 8-yr - A delicate Armagnac that offers an aroma of honey, fresh peach, and pear. Delicious on its own or in a variety of light cocktails.
• Lustau East India Sherry - In an aging process that recreates that of wines that traveled on the East India Company routes, this silky sherry offers notes of brown sugar, maple syrup, raisins, and nuts. Spicy, nutty, and with a surprising acidity that cuts through the strong sweetness of the wine.

Value Gift Basket

World of Spirits - Rum• $200.00

You don’t need a plane ticket to get a taste of cocktails on the beach. Make your winter staycation more enjoyable with a basket of premium rums. Includes the following:

• Ak Zanj - Translates from Haitian Creole to “With Angels” in English. This 100% pure juice rum was aged in limousine oak and distilled in a 60-year-old Creole Column. Deep caramel and savory fruit notes give way to hints of honey and nuts.
• Black Tot Rum - A complex combination of rums from Barbados, Guyana, and Jamaica that showcase tropical, coffee, and rich chocolate notes.     
• Two James Doctor Bird Pineapple - Named after the National Bird of Jamaica, this rum features a fruit-forward blend of high-ester rum finished on pineapple.   
• Faraday West Indies Rum - Drawing on the unique cultures of the Caribbean, Faraday offers a citrusy nose with notes of butterscotch and vanilla on the palate.

Great Deal Gift Basket

Barreled Gin Sour• $100.00

A delicate cocktail that balances the classic flavors of lemon, gin, and syrup. Making this cocktail is a breeze with the Barreled Gin Sour Gift Basket. Includes the following bottle along with a pair of Nick and Nora glasses and a Miir Cocktail Shaker:

• Valentine Liberator Barrel-Aged Gin - Aged in American oak barrels for two years, this gin offers the classic juniper taste of gin along with pine, oak, wood spice, and citrus zest.