There’s something magical about the warmth of the holiday season that brings people together, and golfers are no exception. For years, the tradition of gathering at the 19th hole after a round—whether to toast a hard-earned victory or simply enjoy the camaraderie of fellow players—has been a cherished part of the golfing experience.
Originally a playful nod to the clubhouse bar or pub, the “19th hole” has evolved into a symbol of the modern golfer’s lifestyle, where a passion for the game seamlessly intertwines with everyday life, including the art of celebration. As the golf season winds down and festive gatherings take center stage, we’re here to help you celebrate in style.
This holiday spirits guide showcases a thoughtfully curated selection of premium libations, perfect for gifting your golfing friends, elevating your holiday bar cart, or impressing guests at your next festive gathering. To make the season even merrier, we’ve included a few inventive, golf-inspired 19th Hole cocktail recipes to try.
So, whether you’re raising a glass of rich, smooth whisky or bourbon to toast a great golf season or savoring the joy of the holidays with vibrant, premium tequilas, let The 19th Hole be your guide. Cheers!
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Orphan Barrel’s Woven Honor: A Timeless Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Hailing from the pristine landscape of the Scottish Highlands, Woven Honor is a rare 18-year-old Single Malt Scotch Whisky aged in American Oak that honors the storied history of the Linkwood Distillery founded in 1821. Located in the heart of Speyside, Scotland, Linkwood shares its home with many whisky distilleries and renowned golf courses within this beautiful region. Featuring grassy and floral aromas, with tasting notes of green apple, lemon zest, vanilla, and honeycomb, this medium-bodied whisky offers a silky smoothness perfect for special occasion savoring and for those who appreciate fine spirits.
The Woven Honor bottle label artwork reflects this commitment to craftsmanship, depicting a spider meticulously weaving its web—a symbol of patience, precision, and the artistry behind each step of the whisky’s creation. The intricate, elegant design enhances the bottle’s visual appeal. Best served neat or over a large rock, Woven Honor is the ideal choice for gifting or pouring at your holiday party.
19th Hole Cocktail: The Highland Tee-Off
While Woven Honor is exquisite served neat or over a large rock, this cocktail highlights its flavors while adding a festive flair:
Ingredients:
- 2 oz Woven Honor Single Malt Scotch Whisky
- 1 oz freshly pressed green apple juice
- ½ oz lemon juice
- ½ oz honey simple syrup (1:1 honey to water)
- Splash of soda water
- Thin apple slice or lemon twist for garnish
Instructions:
- Combine the whisky, green apple juice, lemon juice, and honey simple syrup in a shaker filled with ice.
- Shake vigorously until well-chilled
- Strain into a highball glass filled with ice
- Top with a splash of soda water and gently stir
- Garnish with an apple slice or lemon twist
This refreshing cocktail highlights Woven Honor’s rich flavors while evoking the feel of a spring day on the course.
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Blade and Bow Kentucky Straight Bourbon: A Masterpiece of American Whiskey
The award-winning Blade and Bow Kentucky Straight Bourbon invites golfers to master their 18 holes and celebrate their 19th. It is the ideal whiskey for sipping neat or enjoying in cocktails. This bourbon shines in holiday-themed creations like the “New Fashioned,” an elderflower twist on the classic Old Fashioned, or golf-inspired drinks such as pro-golfer Wyndham Clark’s favorite, the “Kentucky Caddie.” Known for its signature notes of charred oak, warm winter spices, dried apricot, ripe pear, and sweet roasted grain, Blade and Bow is perfect for seasonal sipping.
Recognized with a Double Gold Medal at the 2024 San Francisco World Spirits Competition, Blade and Bow bourbon is crafted through a meticulous Solera aging process. This technique blends young and aged bourbons, resulting in a bright, balanced, and complex spirit. Each bottle features one of five collectible keys, symbolizing the essential components of bourbon making. These keys also reflect the Southern traditions of hospitality, warmth, and enjoying life’s finer things.
19th Hole Cocktail: The Kentucky Caddie
Ingredients:
- 1.5 oz Blade and Bow Kentucky Straight Bourbon
- 2.5 oz peach iced tea
- 2 oz natural lemonade
- Fresh mint and lemon wheel, for garnish
Instructions:
- Fill a highball glass with ice
- Add bourbon, peach iced tea, and lemonade
- Stir gently to combine
- Garnish with fresh mint and a lemon wheel
This refreshing cocktail blends the bold flavors of Blade and Bow with the tangy sweetness of peach iced tea and lemonade, creating the perfect drink to unwind after a day on the course.
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Johnnie Walker Black Label x Devereux Golf: A Perfect Pairing of Style and Spirits
The iconic Johnnie Walker Black Label, renowned as a premier blended Scotch whisky celebrated for its smooth, rich flavor, is reconnecting with its roots in golf. The label has partnered with Devereux Golf, a modern golf lifestyle label, to create the Johnnie Walker Golf Collection—a stylish apparel line inspired by the world of whisky and golf. This unique collaboration features versatile, statement pieces designed to transition effortlessly from the green to everyday life. A perfect gift for golfers and whisky enthusiasts, it combines world-class spirits with trendsetting golf fashion.
Johnnie Walker Black Label is a symphony of flavors, featuring creamy toffee, sweet fruits, and spicy vanilla wrapped in its signature sweet smoke. Expertly blended from over 29 whiskies aged for at least 12 years, this award-winning Scotch recently claimed Gold at the 2024 San Francisco World Spirits Competition. Whether enjoyed neat or in a cocktail, Johnnie Walker Black Label delivers a luxurious taste experience that beautifully complements the innovative Devereux Golf apparel.
19th Hole Cocktail: Johnnie Walker KEEP WALKING 18
Ingredients
- 1.5 oz Johnnie Walker Black Label
- 0.5 oz fresh lime juice
- 3 oz sparkling water
- 2 oz ginger beer
- 2 dashes of Angostura bitters
- Ice
- Lime wheel or wedge (for garnish)
Instructions:
- Fill a highball glass with ice
- Add 1.5 oz of Johnnie Walker Black Label to the glass
- Pour in 0.5 oz of fresh lime juice and 3 oz of sparkling water
- Add 2 oz of ginger beer to the mix for a refreshing kick
- Finish with 2 dashes of Angostura bitters for a complex, aromatic twist
- Stir gently to combine all ingredients
- Garnish with a lime wheel or wedge on the rim of the glass
Enjoy the KEEP WALKING 18, a sophisticated, refreshing cocktail perfect for celebrating your 19th hole in style!
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J. Mattingly 1845 Limited Edition: A Personalized Bourbon Gift for the Holidays
The annual Custom Double-Staved™ Bourbon from J. Mattingly 1845 is back, offering the perfect gift for the holiday season. This Kentucky distillery allows you to create a personalized bottle of their renowned double-staved bourbon or rye. Customize your bottle with a wax seal color and a distinctive name, then let the J. Mattingly team hand-bottle your creation to your exact specifications.
The name Mattingly has been synonymous with world-class bourbon and innovation for almost two centuries. J. Mattingly 1845 carries on this legacy with their double-staved bourbon, which has earned an impressive 96-point rating. Crafted using a proprietary process that adds extra charred oak staves during aging, this technique enhances the flavor, resulting in a rich and complex spirit. The nose reveals notes of brown sugar, barrel char, vanilla, stewed apple, black pepper, and oak, while the palate offers molasses, chocolate, baking spices, light walnuts, and more oak.
This year’s release offers an extraordinary sipping experience, making it ideal for holiday celebrations or as a one-of-a-kind gift. The J. Mattingly distillery in Frankfort, Kentucky, offers a memorable tour experience for those looking to explore more of the Mattingly legacy. Visitors can sample a variety of bourbons or get hands-on with a blending session to create their personalized bourbon, tailored to their taste.
19th Hole Cocktail: The Fairway Old Fashioned
This golf-inspired twist on the classic Old Fashioned highlights the rich, complex flavors of J. Mattingly 1845’s Double-Staved Bourbon, perfect for sipping after a round on the green.
Ingredients:
- 2 oz J. Mattingly 1845 Double-Staved Bourbon
- 1/4 oz maple syrup (for a subtle sweetness)
- 2 dashes Angostura bitters
- 1 orange peel (for garnish)
- 1 maraschino cherry (optional, for garnish)
- Ice
Instructions:
- In a mixing glass, combine J. Mattingly 1845 Double-Staved Bourbon, maple syrup, and Angostura bitters
- Add ice and stir well for about 20 seconds to chill and dilute slightly
- Strain the mixture into a rocks glass over a large ice cube
- Express the orange peel over the glass by holding it over the drink and giving it a twist to release the oils. Garnish with the peel and a maraschino cherry if desired
- Serve and enjoy, whether you’re celebrating a birdie or just relaxing after a round
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Naked Diablo: A Bold New Standard in Ultra-Luxury Tequila
Redefining the tequila experience, Naked Diablo Tequila is an ultra-smooth luxury spirit celebrated for its exceptional quality and diverse range of expressions. From the crisp Blanco, which embodies the pure essence of the agave plant, to the smooth Reposado and rich Añejo, each variety captures the heart of Mexico’s tequila heritage. Pushing boundaries further, the brand introduces innovative flavored tequilas like Reposado Cinnamon, offering a bold, spicy twist, and Reposado Coffee, aged to perfection in 10-year-old bourbon oak barrels. This light amber tequila masterfully balances bourbon, roasted coffee, vanilla, toasted coconut, and the natural sweetness of cooked agave.
Crafted from 100% Blue Weber Agave sustainably sourced from the highlands of Jalisco, each bottle of Naked Diablo Tequila reflects a dedication to quality and craftsmanship. Produced at the renowned Casa Maestri distillery, the tequila merges traditional techniques with modern innovation for a rich, smooth finish. Whether sipped chilled, enjoyed on the rocks, or mixed into a cocktail, Naked Diablo delivers a versatile and unforgettable tequila experience.
The “Naked” in the name represents purity, authenticity, and craftsmanship, while “Diablo” evokes a spirit of adventure and bold living. Whether savoring the true taste of premium tequila or exploring exciting new flavors, Naked Diablo is ready to elevate your spirits this holiday season.
19th Hole Cocktail: Naked Eagle Margarita
Both tequila and whisky lovers can step onto the green, score two strokes under par, and enjoy this bold yet refined tequila cocktail with flavors that pay homage to classic whisky.
Ingredients:
- 2 oz Naked Diablo Reposado Tequila
- 1 oz fresh lime juice
- 1/2 oz maple syrup (to echo the warmth of whisky)
- 1/2 oz orange liqueur (e.g., Grand Marnier)
- Dash of Angostura bitters
- Salt or sugar rim (optional)
- Ice
- Lime wheel (for garnish)
Instructions:
- Prepare a rocks glass by rimming it with salt or sugar, if desired, and fill it with ice
- In a shaker, combine Naked Diablo Reposado Tequila, lime juice, maple syrup, orange liqueur, and a dash of Angostura bitters
- Add ice to the shaker and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds
- Strain the mixture into the prepared glass
- Garnish with a lime wheel and serve
