I usually pack a bunch of airplane bottles of Virginia Gentlemen bourbon to hand out as gifts to people that have been especially helpful on my European vacations. Last time, however, some broke in my bag on the way over, and I was also thinking that very few Europeans even know what bourbon is. Is there anything else that you all can think of that would be a nice (and reasonably priced) thing to take with me from the states to give out? Thanks!
Posted by
US Pacific Northwest
10344 posts
Okay, Nancy, first we have to ask (inquiring minds want to know)--how was it to reak of bourbon on your flight over? Tell us more about that, then we'll answer your question.:)
Posted by
OP
Richmond, Virginia, USA
11 posts
They were in my checked luggage so you can guess how all my clothes smelled! Good thing I wasn't driving on that trip!
Posted by
Anaheim, CA, USA
1455 posts
Is there something that is specialized in Richmond?
Or instead of bourbon, perhaps food items made of bourbon, like candies? Not chocolate (as it can melt) but like a toffee or something like that?
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US Pacific Northwest
10344 posts
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