5 Last-Minute Bourbon Gifts That Will Actually Arrive Before Christmas (2025 Edition)

It happens every year. You blinked, and now it’s mid-December. You need a gift for the bourbon lover in your life, but the shelves at your local store are empty, and every online retailer is showing "Out of Stock" or warning about shipping delays.

Don't panic.

At Wooden Cork, we ship directly from our San Diego warehouse. That means we control the inventory and the shipping speed. If you order by Friday, December 19th, you can select 2-Day Shipping at checkout to ensure your bottle is under the tree in time.

We’ve checked our inventory for bottles that are currently deep in stock and ready to ship immediately. Here are 5 last-minute bourbon gifts that look thoughtful, not desperate.

1. The "Safe Bet" Crowd-Pleaser: Buffalo Trace

You cannot go wrong here. It’s the flagship bourbon from the most famous distillery on the planet. It’s approachable enough for a beginner but respected enough for a connoisseur. While it’s often hard to find locally, we’ve secured a solid supply for the holidays. [Shop Buffalo Trace >]

2. The "Step Up": Eagle Rare 10 Year

If Buffalo Trace is the daily driver, Eagle Rare is the weekend luxury car. Aged for a full decade, it offers deep notes of oak, cocoa, and complex fruit that punch way above its price point. It’s one of the best values in bourbon, period. [Shop Eagle Rare >]

3. The "Impressive Bottle": Blanton’s Single Barrel

This is the one they want. The iconic horse-and-jockey stopper, the grenade-shaped bottle, and the "single barrel" pedigree make Blanton’s the ultimate bourbon gift. It sells out fast, but we currently have inventory allocated for holiday shoppers. Do not wait on this one. [Shop Blanton’s >]

4. The "Wildcard": A Wooden Cork Mystery Box

Can’t decide? Let us do the work. Our Mystery Boxes are curated by our experts and guaranteed to contain bottles worth more than the box price. It’s the perfect gift for the adventurer who loves trying something new. [Shop Mystery Boxes >]

5. The "Sure Thing": A Wooden Cork E-Gift Card

The absolute safest option. If you miss the shipping deadline or don't know what they like, an E-Gift Card is delivered to their inbox instantly. Let them choose their own perfect bottle from our selection of over 16,000 spirits. [Shop Gift Cards >]

Remember: The clock is ticking. Select 2-Day Shipping at checkout before Friday's cutoff to guarantee holiday delivery. Happy hunting!