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Christmas Down South – Day 2 – Ewin’s Dry Goods

December 11, 2012

If you’re like me (Caroline), a woman who drools over mens stuff, or a man that does the same, you may get lost browsing Ewin’s Dry Goods. The site, family run from outside Nashville, showcases solid Artisan’s lines with products offering a creative slant. From grooming to decorating, EDG has got you covered. We elves try to stick to the four main food groups: candy, candy canes, candy corns and liquor. With that in mind, I’ve curated a little drinking kit in a cigar box for the lucky winner – what you see is what you get!

  • Smathers & Branson Jolly Roger Flask
  • MENU Wineset
  • The Whisk(e)y Lover Set
  • Cold Formed Steel Bottle Opener

Hoping to stuff your stocking with these goods? Leave a comment with your favorite winter drink to be entered. A winner will be chosen at random on December 18th!

Check out the Back Down South Curated Gift Set – a collection of gifts to make you look great, smell great, and be great.

*THIS GIVEAWAY IS CLOSED – CONGRATULATIONS TO IAN KELLEY  FOR WINNING!*

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Comments

  1. [email protected] says

    December 18, 2012 at 5:32 PM

    Can’t go wrong with bourbon.

  2. Chad says

    December 18, 2012 at 5:11 PM

    Hot Apple Cider

  3. Michael says

    December 17, 2012 at 10:24 PM

    Knob creek on the rocks!!

  4. Brian says

    December 17, 2012 at 9:20 PM

    The Snuggler – hot chocolate and peppermint schnapps

  5. Katie says

    December 17, 2012 at 9:20 PM

    Hot Toddy!

  6. Albert says

    December 17, 2012 at 8:29 PM

    Spiked egg nog.

  7. Alissa says

    December 17, 2012 at 6:21 PM

    Coffee stout!

  8. Nicole says

    December 17, 2012 at 4:56 PM

    apple cider!

  9. Brian says

    December 17, 2012 at 3:40 PM

    Hot Toddy

  10. Brandon says

    December 17, 2012 at 3:09 PM

    Spiked and spiced Russian Tea

  11. Kirk says

    December 17, 2012 at 2:13 PM

    Shiner Cheer!

  12. Ashleigh Lancaster says

    December 17, 2012 at 9:49 AM

    Is there a better winter drink than a Hot Toddy, spiked Wassil, or good ole’ bourbon and ginger? (You didn’t say we had to pick ONE favorite)

  13. Josh says

    December 17, 2012 at 8:58 AM

    Any and all Christmas beers!

  14. Sam says

    December 17, 2012 at 3:05 AM

    Eggnog!!

  15. Chadworth says

    December 16, 2012 at 9:59 PM

    Something about a hot cider drink on a cold day. It just hits the spot

  16. Chris says

    December 16, 2012 at 9:31 PM

    The Brown Derby

  17. Jason says

    December 16, 2012 at 8:47 PM

    spiked egg nog

  18. Matthew H says

    December 16, 2012 at 7:41 PM

    Bourbon or Scotch neat or with 1 cube

  19. Kimberly P says

    December 16, 2012 at 10:46 AM

    I love some hot apple cider spiked with Captain! So tasty. And I’m with you – boys get the best stuff :)

  20. Matthew says

    December 16, 2012 at 10:34 AM

    Favorite winter drink is a nice hot toddy.

  21. Chad says

    December 16, 2012 at 10:22 AM

    Scotch

  22. Dwight Davis says

    December 16, 2012 at 9:59 AM

    Egg nog spike with bourbon. Delicious.

  23. Brad says

    December 15, 2012 at 7:32 PM

    Bourbon with a splash of egg nog.

  24. Riggs says

    December 15, 2012 at 6:49 PM

    Egg nog with a little bit of Grandpa’s old cough syrup

  25. Brandon says

    December 15, 2012 at 5:37 PM

    Bourbon.

  26. Stacey says

    December 15, 2012 at 5:36 PM

    Egg Nog!!

  27. Kelly says

    December 15, 2012 at 5:18 PM

    Hot Apple Cider!

  28. Meg says

    December 15, 2012 at 2:41 PM

    My favorite holiday drink is a sparkling holiday mimosa with cranberries, champagne and amaretto!

  29. Nick says

    December 15, 2012 at 11:13 AM

    Bourbon.

  30. Noah says

    December 15, 2012 at 3:06 AM

    Keggnog. It’s eggnog in a keg.

  31. Tanner Williams says

    December 15, 2012 at 2:03 AM

    Whiskey and egg nog. When my two favorite things come together you can’t go wrong.

  32. Amanda says

    December 14, 2012 at 4:50 PM

    Cranberry and vodka

  33. Sarah Kane says

    December 14, 2012 at 8:55 AM

    My boyfriend would love! We love Stonewall Jackson’s – apple cider and bourbon.

  34. Matias says

    December 14, 2012 at 8:27 AM

    It’s time for the hot cocoa, and the Texas Heat, no-no!!

  35. Ryan M. says

    December 14, 2012 at 3:02 AM

    Yellowspot Irish Whiskey, neat

  36. Tiffany says

    December 13, 2012 at 9:51 PM

    How cute! The ultimate boyfriend gift!

  37. Embra King says

    December 13, 2012 at 7:24 PM

    My favorite winter drink is hot chocolate or 18 year old whiskey straight up.

  38. Michael Douglas Martin says

    December 13, 2012 at 4:53 PM

    Homemade Apple Pie Moonshine keeps me nice and warm!

  39. Katie Caperton says

    December 13, 2012 at 2:57 PM

    spiked egg nog

  40. Ben F. says

    December 13, 2012 at 2:43 PM

    Hot chocolate with some Bailey’s.

  41. Megan Stribling says

    December 13, 2012 at 1:00 PM

    Wassail punch! Cider, oj, cinnamon sticks, star of anise warmed then served with bouron.

  42. Traci@TotalMomsense says

    December 13, 2012 at 12:56 PM

    Honey Jack Daniels, ginger liqueur, soda water

  43. Nate says

    December 13, 2012 at 12:40 PM

    Jack Neat. That is an all year round favorite for me, but I find myself drinking it more during the cold months.

  44. patricia bergan says

    December 13, 2012 at 9:32 AM

    Eggnog!!!!!!!!

  45. Colin Forshwandivia says

    December 13, 2012 at 1:25 AM

    I love me some bourbon cider and pumpkin rum lattes :)

  46. Darrell says

    December 12, 2012 at 10:46 PM

    Bourbon, neat.

  47. Caleb says

    December 12, 2012 at 10:05 PM

    Definitely an Old Fashioned (preferably from Contigo Austin)

  48. Addison says

    December 12, 2012 at 9:42 PM

    Rye, neat

  49. Jerrod says

    December 12, 2012 at 7:22 PM

    Spiked hot apple cider never lets me down around Christmastime.

  50. Erin @ Delightfully Southern says

    December 12, 2012 at 6:00 PM

    How fun! This winter, I’m digging Blizzards. No, not the Dairy Queen kind, but the kind that involves whiskey, cranberry juice, lemon and simple syrup. So delicious.

  51. scott says

    December 12, 2012 at 3:59 PM

    Scotch rocks.

  52. M. Huskey says

    December 12, 2012 at 1:27 PM

    Nothing beats an old fashioned. The orange bitters gives you a nice little kick while the rye whiskey warms you up.

  53. Chris says

    December 12, 2012 at 1:08 PM

    Nothing beats a Sam Adams Winter Lager.

  54. Justin says

    December 12, 2012 at 12:38 PM

    Eggnog!

  55. Danny says

    December 12, 2012 at 12:30 PM

    We’ve been enjoying a bit of the Hotty Toddy this winter. Helps soothe those sore throats!

  56. Jared says

    December 12, 2012 at 12:20 PM

    Egg nog with Crown Maple.

  57. Amanda Hicks says

    December 12, 2012 at 11:15 AM

    Eggnog and rum!!

  58. Adam says

    December 12, 2012 at 10:40 AM

    Warm bourbon.

  59. Mark V says

    December 12, 2012 at 10:15 AM

    Scotch whiskey toddy’s. The more peaty the better. Great site!

  60. Joe says

    December 12, 2012 at 10:03 AM

    Spiced cider with bourbon…

  61. Amy says

    December 12, 2012 at 9:53 AM

    NOLA style Bourbon Punch

  62. bb says

    December 12, 2012 at 9:26 AM

    baileys served neat

  63. Jolie Sims says

    December 12, 2012 at 9:11 AM

    Pear cider

  64. Keith Sims says

    December 12, 2012 at 8:36 AM

    Maker’s Mark & ginger for me! Thanks!

  65. Stephen says

    December 12, 2012 at 8:01 AM

    Hot chocolate…. Or whiskey, whateves.

  66. Chris Barnes says

    December 12, 2012 at 7:46 AM

    Jameson 12 yr old on the rocks usually, but this time of year it’s hard to beat a glass of egg nog.

  67. Conor D. says

    December 12, 2012 at 7:14 AM

    It’s simple. Cold Coors light, and a Bowl game on. Perfect.

  68. Matt says

    December 12, 2012 at 1:12 AM

    Whiskey on the rocks!

  69. Sarah H. says

    December 12, 2012 at 1:00 AM

    Hot coco with the tiny-weeny marshmallows and naturally tons and tons of whipped cream! So much in fact one is left asking “would you like some coco with that whipped cream?” :)

  70. Jared says

    December 12, 2012 at 1:00 AM

    Hot Tennessee Toddy!

  71. Zach Ferguson says

    December 11, 2012 at 11:11 PM

    Bulleit Bourbon in a glass, two ice cubes

  72. Spencer Lewis says

    December 11, 2012 at 11:08 PM

    Apple Jack or whiskey, straight up.

  73. Dan Pedrero says

    December 11, 2012 at 10:10 PM

    Bourbon!

  74. Bryce Carson says

    December 11, 2012 at 10:02 PM

    Winter sangria

  75. Emily McMahon says

    December 11, 2012 at 9:16 PM

    Eggnog Martinis have quickly become a favorite of mine this holiday season!

  76. Andrew says

    December 11, 2012 at 7:44 PM

    Hot cider with spiced rum hits the spot every time

  77. Jolee says

    December 11, 2012 at 6:59 PM

    Definitely bourbon, preferably Woodford Reserve or Maker’s with a hint of lemon and honey.

  78. Lucas says

    December 11, 2012 at 6:52 PM

    The answer to this question is always a bourbon manhattan

  79. Leslin Ossoff says

    December 11, 2012 at 6:14 PM

    eggnog and bourbon!

  80. Leah says

    December 11, 2012 at 6:13 PM

    Definitely red wine! Preferably a cab.

  81. Tyler says

    December 11, 2012 at 6:11 PM

    Sierra Nevada Celebration Ale! Great seasonal.

  82. Ashton G says

    December 11, 2012 at 5:54 PM

    Soy Chai Eggnog Latte :)

  83. Bonnie Gumpman says

    December 11, 2012 at 5:37 PM

    A hot buttered rum always warms my bones!

  84. Amanda says

    December 11, 2012 at 5:27 PM

    There are so many good choices! Christmas Cookie Martinis, hot cider with vanilla vodka, Hot cocoa with Bailey’s, and winter sangria with cranberry. How could I choose just one! I will take them all!

  85. Jessica says

    December 11, 2012 at 5:26 PM

    How do I choose? Apple cider with spiced whisky…eggnog…coffee & Bailey’s just to name a few! This set would be perfect for my boyfriend. (although I can’t deny I’d be tempted to keep it for myself!)

  86. Jeremiah Moore says

    December 11, 2012 at 5:00 PM

    Hot Toddy. Perfect for the cold wind on the farm.

  87. Hunter says

    December 11, 2012 at 4:36 PM

    apple cider!

  88. Brian Cromeens says

    December 11, 2012 at 4:34 PM

    Apple Pie Moonshine….

    Legal means only… Just to delicious, put a little burn into the Holidays

    Recipe:
    http://www.moonshineheritage.com/blog/apple-pie-moonshine/

    Love the site and the giveaway. Merry Christmas.

  89. Ian says

    December 11, 2012 at 3:43 PM

    My grandma’s homemade egg nog

  90. ben rosen says

    December 11, 2012 at 3:40 PM

    gimme a manhattan any day

  91. Adam says

    December 11, 2012 at 3:37 PM

    Sweetwater Festive Ale – simply the best!

  92. Edward says

    December 11, 2012 at 3:31 PM

    Bourbon on the rocks, with a splash of lemon.

  93. Emily says

    December 11, 2012 at 2:56 PM

    A hot toddy on a cold day is a family favorite!

  94. Charles Boudreaux says

    December 11, 2012 at 2:11 PM

    Bourbon always Bourbon! Well unless its Scotch, then yes Scotch.

  95. Alex Hensley says

    December 11, 2012 at 2:07 PM

    Real Hot chocolate with real milk and marshmallows.

  96. Lacey Deere says

    December 11, 2012 at 1:46 PM

    Jim Beam and coke; from football season to February.

  97. Daniel Axtell says

    December 11, 2012 at 1:45 PM

    Bourbon warms my belly

  98. Daron Nicole says

    December 11, 2012 at 1:35 PM

    Tie between a dockside (frangelico, tuaca and coffee w/ whip) and a basic hot toddy with bourbon. mmmmmmmmm

  99. Becky Anderson says

    December 11, 2012 at 1:21 PM

    Warm Coconut Milk with Hazelnuts, Honey & Bourbon! Nom nom nom…

  100. Cheri Leavy says

    December 11, 2012 at 12:38 PM

    Here are some great drink ideas from Julia Reed’s article in Garden & Gun–
    http://gardenandgun.com/article/high-low-drink-and-be-merry

  101. Keith says

    December 11, 2012 at 12:32 PM

    Rare Breed on the rocks…

  102. Tara says

    December 11, 2012 at 12:29 PM

    Hot buttered rum – or just scotch.

  103. Jon Giddens says

    December 11, 2012 at 12:29 PM

    Apple pie moonshine

  104. Ryan says

    December 11, 2012 at 11:46 AM

    My favorite drink is the same year round: whiskey in a glass.

  105. Trey says

    December 11, 2012 at 11:31 AM

    Bourbon Cider

  106. Nicolette says

    December 11, 2012 at 11:06 AM

    An amaretto milkshake! But if I need to warm up, two fingers of bourbon will do.

  107. Patrick says

    December 11, 2012 at 10:26 AM

    Anything with bourbon – especially a hot toddy! Bourbon, honey, lemon juice, boiling water.

  108. drake says

    December 11, 2012 at 10:17 AM

    Whiskey / ginger ale / spiced cider

  109. Richard P says

    December 11, 2012 at 10:16 AM

    Makers mark on the rocks. Clean and simple.

  110. Jonathan Boucher says

    December 11, 2012 at 10:14 AM

    Irish coffee with Jameson, can’t beat it in the winter.

  111. Tyler says

    December 11, 2012 at 10:06 AM

    Always Makers or Woodford.

  112. Steve G says

    December 11, 2012 at 9:56 AM

    W.L. Weller 12 year bourbon, neat. Nothing better when it starts to get cold.

  113. Katy Kweder says

    December 11, 2012 at 9:47 AM

    Favorite winter beverage would be my in-laws’ secret family recipe for Boilo, a whiskey-based moonshine concoction. I had to marry into the family to learn the recipe. The things we do for the love of booze.

  114. Jeff Hazelrigs says

    December 11, 2012 at 9:34 AM

    Can’t go wrong with a a little Mexican Hot Chocolate with a splash of Bailey’s. Perfect for fireside sipping.

  115. Susannah Armstrong says

    December 11, 2012 at 9:24 AM

    I love a sazerac anytime but also like bourbon and apple cider for holidays ;)

  116. Cody says

    December 11, 2012 at 9:23 AM

    Bourdon. Blanton’s or Woodford Reserve.

  117. Trip says

    December 11, 2012 at 9:18 AM

    I go for a Sazerac or Old Fashioned about 90% of the time.

  118. Trip says

    December 11, 2012 at 9:18 AM

    I got for a Sazerac or Old Fashioned about 90% of the time.

  119. Denton says

    December 11, 2012 at 9:11 AM

    A good hard cider can’t be beat :)

  120. Amy says

    December 11, 2012 at 9:09 AM

    Egg nog is always delicious at Christmastime.

  121. Adam wolfes says

    December 11, 2012 at 9:07 AM

    Makers on the rocks for all year round.

  122. Christopher P. says

    December 11, 2012 at 9:05 AM

    Bourbon. Approximately three ice cubes, then consumption. Best holiday drink.

  123. Mitch says

    December 11, 2012 at 9:03 AM

    Sweetwater Festive Ale!

  124. Chelsea says

    December 11, 2012 at 9:01 AM

    I don’t have a favorite winter cocktail per se, but I enjoy a good champagne around the holidays more than usual!

    xoxo
    Chelsea

  125. Meghan says

    December 11, 2012 at 8:59 AM

    Mulled wine all the way!

  126. John says

    December 11, 2012 at 8:54 AM

    I prefer Fog Log Nog on a winter day personally

  127. Ryan McLoughlin says

    December 11, 2012 at 8:54 AM

    Nothing better than drinking Hot Toddy’s with the family and watching It’s A Wonderful Life!

  128. Margaret says

    December 11, 2012 at 8:47 AM

    Rich hot chocolate with Bailey’s.

  129. Virginia says

    December 11, 2012 at 8:43 AM

    A good mug of spiked apple cider is always welcome on cold nights!

  130. Chris says

    December 11, 2012 at 8:39 AM

    I stick with my usual through the holidays, Makers on the rocks.

  131. Charles Harris says

    December 11, 2012 at 8:38 AM

    Bourbon and cider for sure.

  132. Seth says

    December 11, 2012 at 8:33 AM

    Its a tie between hot chocolate with bourbon or just good bourbon neat. Always warms the body on a nippy night.

  133. JONATHAN GUIDRY says

    December 11, 2012 at 8:29 AM

    A Sazerac does the job year-round! But I do love eggnog!

  134. Steph says

    December 11, 2012 at 8:27 AM

    A good homemade hot chocolate with a dash of peppermint schnapps…

  135. Taylor says

    December 11, 2012 at 8:26 AM

    I love egg nog! Such a classic.

  136. Stefanie says

    December 11, 2012 at 8:18 AM

    Mmm I do love a good buttery nipple in the winter. Anybody else?

  137. Morgan Benjamin says

    December 11, 2012 at 8:17 AM

    My favorite holiday drink is cinnamon whiskey along with spiced tea.

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