Gift Baskets That Include Alcohol

Gift baskets that include alcohol are a specialty type of basket that some gift businesses specialize in offering. This article will discuss the qualifications, supplies and equipment a business needs to offer alcoholic gift baskets as well as the safety issues involved with this product type.

The primary qualification that an alcoholic beverage gift basket business will need is the correct licensing as required by their state or region. In addition, an alcoholic beverage gift basket business will need to understand the laws regarding shipping of this product. This can vary by state and can have a significant impact on how an alcoholic beverage gift basket business operates.

An alcoholic beverage gift basket will need to be well packaged to prevent bottles or glasses from breaking during shipment. This can create a mess and a potential safety hazard for the recipient of the gift basket as well as those handling it during shipment. In addition, some alcoholic beverages may require specific serving glassware and accessories that must be included in the gift basket to ensure proper consumption.

Alcoholic beverage gift baskets also typically require special storage space as opposed to food or other types of gifts. This is due to the fact that alcoholic beverages can easily spoil if not properly stored. Using the proper temperature controls in the storage area can help prevent this from happening, as can ensuring that the bottles are not exposed to light or heat.

In addition, some alcoholic beverage gift baskets will need to include special food items that are specifically paired with the particular beverage that is included in the gift basket. For example, wine and cheese baskets will often feature a selection of wines that are paired with different types of cheeses that are then packaged together in a gift box. Other combinations of food and alcohol, like liquor-infused chocolates, are also common in these types of gift baskets.

The customer base for alcoholic beverage gift baskets is going to be a bit narrower than some other gift basket themes. This is because not everyone is of legal drinking age and many individuals have medical, religious or dietary concerns that preclude them from consuming alcohol for a variety of reasons.

In addition, some alcoholic beverage gift baskets may contain allergens that can cause an issue for the recipients of the gift basket. For instance, some beers are wheat-based and as such can cause a problem for those with gluten sensitivities or celiac disease. As such, an alcoholic beverage gift basket business may need to provide an allergy statement on the products they sell and provide appropriate warnings as needed for their customers. This is something that will be similar to the requirements for most food gift basket businesses.