Your December Bourbon Collection Guide: Must-Have Bottles This Season

December is bourbon season. The weather gets colder, gatherings get cozier, and the holidays bring people together—making it the perfect time to build or upgrade your bourbon collection.

Whether you're a longtime collector, a casual bourbon fan, or someone buying bottles for the first time, this guide will help you select the best bourbons to enjoy throughout December.

1. A Winter Sipper: Knob Creek 9-Year

Smooth, full-bodied, and bold. Perfect for cold evenings by the fireplace.

2. A Holiday Classic: Maker’s Mark 46

Spicy, sweet, and elegant—ideal for Christmas dinners and holiday parties.

3. A Premium Choice: Angel’s Envy

Finished in port barrels, offering deep holiday flavors of dried fruit and chocolate.

4. A Cocktail Workhorse: Wild Turkey 101

Affordable, reliable, and perfect for holiday cocktails.

5. A Crowd-Pleaser: Woodford Reserve

Well-balanced and universally loved—excellent for gifting.

6. A Collector’s Bottle: Limited Holiday Edition Releases

December often brings gift packs, rare releases & special labels. Sipn highlights these drops instantly through its app.

How to Curate the Perfect December Bourbon Collection

Your collection should include:

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  A premium bottle (for special moments)

  
  


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  A daily drinker (smooth, versatile)

  
  


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  A cocktail bourbon (affordable and bold)

  
  


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  A holiday bottle (spiced, festive, seasonal)

  
  


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  A collectible bottle (limited edition or exclusive drop)

  
  

Sipn helps you track, organize, and expand your collection easily.

Why Sipn Is the Best Place to Build Your Bourbon Collection

With Sipn, you get:

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  Bottle availability

  
  


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  Retailer links

  
  


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  Reviews & ratings

  
  


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  Flavor profiles

  
  


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  Personalized recommendations

  
  


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  A digital bar to manage your collection

  
  

It’s the ultimate bourbon collector’s platform.

Final Sip

Your December bourbon collection deserves warmth, flavor, richness, and variety. With these curated picks, you’re ready for Christmas dinners, winter nights, and holiday celebrations.
Start building your collection on Sipn today.