Twenty-one has been the drinking age in all 50 states since 1988, after the 1984 National Minimum Drinking Age Act tied federal highway funds to it. These are for the drinks, not the drink: glasses, big ice, a jigger, a cocktail book, party games. NIAAA counts one standard drink as 1.5 oz of 80-proof spirits, 5 oz of wine or 12 oz of beer.
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Glencairn Whisky Glass, Gift Set of 2The tasting glass of whisky festivals and distilleries, 2 in a box
Skip for a beer drinker: two crystal glasses shaped for whisky
Under $25
The Bar Book by Jeffrey MorgenthalerFor mixing drinks properly: cocktail technique, then recipes
The splurge
Fujifilm Instax Mini 12 Instant Camera, Lilac PurpleFor photos from the night: 2 x 3 inch prints, film sold separately
Skip if they don’t want to buy film: each print uses instax mini film
Unexpected
Loop Experience 2 High-Fidelity EarplugsFor concerts and clubs: cuts 17 dB but keeps the music clear
Skip for sleep or the gym: they’re made for concerts, 17 dB
For learning wine without a class: the illustrated master guide
Three rounds with the same cards: talk, one word, then charades
For the party: 2 to 12 or more players, 1 minute to learn
Smoked old fashioneds at home: 6 wood chip flavors, add butane
For a big birthday crowd: 4 to 20 players, ages 10 up
By what they’re into
If they’re into cooking
Glencairn Whisky Glass, Gift Set of 2The tasting glass of whisky festivals and distilleries, 2 in a box
If they’re into travel
Fujifilm Instax Mini 12 Instant Camera, Lilac PurpleFor photos from the night: 2 x 3 inch prints, film sold separately
If they’re into music & tech
Loop Experience 2 High-Fidelity EarplugsFor concerts and clubs: cuts 17 dB but keeps the music clear
If they’re into style
The Ridge Minimalist Aluminum Wallet with Cash StrapFor the ID that now gets checked at every door: 1 to 12 cards
One-syllable clues or a bonk from a 2-foot inflatable club
For concerts and clubs: cuts 17 dB but keeps the music clear
For mixing drinks properly: cocktail technique, then recipes
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19 photos tagged 21st Birthday Gifts, in a new mix each day. Mostly from Kitchen, Tech & Desk and Gifts.
Checked : 18 of these 19 finds have a price.
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How much do the 21st birthday gifts here cost?
18 have a price read today, from $14.99 for Royal Reserve Whiskey Stones, 8 Granite Stones with Tray to $82.95 for Fujifilm Instax Mini 12 Instant Camera, Lilac Purple. 8 under $25, 15 under $50, 18 under $100.
Hiding the price, gift receipts and returns, and the last days to ship for Christmas: Christmas deadlines and gift returns.