WINGARD'S EVERGLO goes down sweet and smooth but packs quite a punch. The emerald-hued spirit from Amsterdam masterfully blends triple-distilled vodka and premium tequila with a blast of caffeine and ginseng. everglo.com.

BLACKSTONE'S MERLOT, the number one selling domestic red wine in the country, put the winery on the map, introducing consumers to the “Blackstone style” of rich fruit aromas, elegance, supple oak characters and soft tannins.Its portfolio of wines focuses on select appellations and multi-appellation blends at every price range, from its Winemaker Select Series to the limited-production Reserve Range.

THE GLENLIVET 21-YEAR-OLD ARCHIVE, a single malt scotch, makes a great gift for the whisky aficionado on your list. $130. glenlivet.com.

NIGHT OWL WINES, available in merlot, chardonnay, shiraz and pinot noir, are crafted from hand-selected lots on san bernabe vineyard. they are fruit-driven and intense in flavor. nightowlwine.com. $11.99-$13.99.

MERIDIAN'S 2004 SANTA BARBARA COUNTY CHARDONNAY is an exotic wine with floral, guava, vanilla, nutmeg and intense tropical aromas, punctuated with a dash of toasted almond and hazelnut. The finish is long, citric and well-textured. $10. meridianvineyards.com.