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If you have stuck with us and are reading our twelfth day recommendation, firstly, thank you. Second, what were you thinking waiting this long to get that special something for that special someone? At this point your options have narrowed considerably, but there is one Hail Mary play which works in almost all situations: booze. Our preferred place of poison is Smoker’s Den & Discount Beverage Center.

Not that we are endorsing excessive drinking, and especially not driving. This is a family blog after all. But there is no crime in giving someone a little something in which they can imbibe in the comfort of their home. Being the biggest holiday of the year, going the extra mile is called for. If you’re going to get beer, spring for the Guinness or perhaps a micro brewery. And we don’t mean Genesee, or Koch’s, try Harpoon, Long Trail or Switchback. In the case of a real beer fanatic, the more obscure the better.

Unfortunately our wine purchasing decisions are based on whatever’s on sale at Price Chopper, so we really can’t help you there. If you can’t go for price on this, I suggest quantity.

Smoker’s Den & Discount Beverage Center is located at 340 North St, Bennington. For more information call 802-442-2861.