How to drink your way through Valentine’s Day

In a recent WalletHub survey, 45% of adults said they DO NOT plan to celebrate Valentine’s Day this year, while 53% of women surveyed said they would break up with their significant other if they DID NOT receive a Valentine’s Day gift. Love it or hate it, Valentine’s Day is right around the corner so you might as well do your best to enjoy it! While flowers, chocolate and jewelry are among the holiday’s most popular gifts, the folks at Liquor World have a couple of recommendations that are perfect whether you are spending the evening with that special someone, with a group of friends or all alone on the couch. (Hey, we’re not judging) Anything with bubbles is apropos on Valentine’s Day! Whether you are planning a romantic toast while gazing longingly into the eyes of Mr. or Miss Right or will be raising a glass to the single life with your girlfriends in celebration of Galentine’s Day, go for the good stuff! I mean let’s be real, no one likes a cheap date on Valentine’s Day!

Veuve Cliquot Yellow Label Brut

Veuve Cliquot Yellow Label Brut is an affordable, yet impressive Champagne. Created by blending as many as 50 to 60 different Crus, Veuve Cliquot Yellow Label Brut has been the symbol of Maison Veuve Cliquot since 1772. Striking a perfect balance between power and finesse, this complex Champagne has a predominance of Pinot Noir and reserve wines, showcasing the high standards and superb vineyards of the Veuve Cliquot house. This perfectly balanced Champagne boasts an aromatic intensity and a lot of freshness, making it ideal as an aperitif or the perfect accompaniment to enjoy with a meal. This is the good stuff so make sure whoever will be drinking it will appreciate it.

Monkey Shoulder Scotch Whisky

So you feel like monkeying around on Valentine’s Day and bubbles aren’t your thing? Give Monkey Shoulder Scotch a try. Described as having “floral aromas,” you can kill two birds with one stone and skip the flowers with this IWSC Gold Medal Winner. Blended with zesty citrus and fresh fruit along with subtle hints of honey and spiced oak, Monkey Shoulder is quickly becoming a favorite and affordable drink for Scotch enthusiasts. So how does a Scotch get the name Monkey Shoulder? During the creation of Scotch, a malt man’s skill is demonstrated as he turns the malting barley by hand. Long ago, some malt men would develop a strain injury known as Monkey Shoulder. And the rest, they say, is just good Scotch history. For more Valentine’s Day drink ideas, visit your local Liquor World where their seasoned staff will help you select the perfect beverage to accompany your Valentine’s Day plans.