Game of Thrones: 10 must-have gifts for the alcohol lover in your life
By Frank Urbina
With the seventh season of the critically acclaimed show Game of Thrones about a month away, we created a fun gift guide for the alcohol lovers out there!
Rejoice, Game of Thrones fans! After what has felt like an eternal wait, season seven of the incredible/amazing/fantastic show is finally a month away. Dynamic story arcs, intense battle scenes and fascinating character development make up just parts of the critically acclaimed HBO hit. There’s one more pseudo-theme, though, that’s also rather pertinent: The citizens of Westeros really enjoy their adult beverages. (Some probably a little too much.)
Though we don’t condone anything but responsible drinking, our friends over at the HBO Store have a ton of awesome merchandise for the alcohol lover in your life. And we must say, any of these items would make awesome gifts for the Game of Thrones fan near and dear to your heart.
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Game of Thrones Stemless Sigil Wine Glass Set
Any true Game of Thrones fan will immediately recognize the house sigils adorning each glass: Stark, Lannister, Baratheon and Targaryen. A quiet design, but a stunning one. Get home after a long day of work, pour yourself some wine, but do so into your new House Lannister wine glass. That way, you can say awesome things like, “It’s not easy being drunk all the time. Everyone would do it if it were easy,” using your best Tyrion impersonation.
Next: Order The Wine Glass Set For $49.99
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Game of Thrones Dragon Egg Shot Glass Set
Consider yourself less of a lion, but more of a dragon? Then this set of shot glasses is perfect for you. When you’re having friends over, and are getting ready to enjoy a night out on the town, pull out these puppies to get the beverages flowing. And if you have cool friends who also love Game of Thrones, the dragon egg design on each shot glass will surely be a conversation starter.
Next: Order The Shot Glass Set For $14.99
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Game of Thrones Winterfell Pint Glass
Don’t enjoy wine? Not really much of a shot-taker anymore? Totally understandable; we have something else just for you. Pour your favorite IPA into this beautiful pint and pretend you’re north of the Wall, having a drink with members of the Night’s Watch.
Next: Order This Pint For $9.99
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Brewery Ommegang Valar Morghulis Glass
Ladies, I’m sure you remember this iconic scene featuring the mighty Khaleesi stating that it was true: All Men Must Die…but since she’s not a man, that rule didn’t apply to her. Well, most Game of Thrones nerds like us know that All Men Must Die translates to Valar Morghulis in High Valyrian — the very slogan that adorns this beauty from Ommegang Brewery. Enjoy your next adult beverage from this glass and drink to immortality.
Next: Order This Glass For $14.99
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Brewery Ommegang Growler
This product is for all the beer lovers out there. Take this beautiful growler on your next trip to the brewery and fill it with your favorite local beer. Trust me, I can tell you from experience: People who go to breweries tend to be Game of Thrones fans as well, so this container will be sure to spark multiple conversations, in case you wanna make new friends.
Next: Order This Growler For $34.99
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Game of Thrones Clegane Shot Glass
The Hound is easily the most underrated character in the series, while his brother — the Mountain — is the most terrifying. It just makes sense their family name is featured on a shot glass — beer and wine isn’t strong enough for them.
Next: Order This Shot Glass For $6.99
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Game of Thrones Lannister Stemless Wine Glass
Are you the type of person who roots for the villain? Well, lucky for you, Game of Thrones has plenty of great ones, including Cersei Lannister. If there’s one thing we know about Cersei, aside from how ruthlessly effective she is at gaining power, it’s that she loves her wine. Order this beautiful glass and enjoy your next adult beverage with all the classiness and grace Cersei does on the show.
Next: Order This Set Of Glasses For $14.99
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Game of Thrones Khal and Khaleesi Copper Mug Set
Who doesn’t love a cold, refreshing Old Fashioned after a long work week? Order this set of mugs and make “Old Fashioned Fridays” a tradition with your group of friends — preferably the ones who also love Games of Thrones.
Next: Order This Set Of Copper Mugs For $35.99
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Hold the Door Hodor
Taking your beverage on the road to a tailgate? Or maybe to a Game of Thrones watch party? Use the Hold the Door Hodor to keep your refreshment cool and to (*SPOILER ALERT*) honor the loving memory of everyone’s favorite big man with an extremely limited vocabulary.
Next: Order This Beverage Container For $18.99
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Game of Thrones My Watch is Ended Mug
Look, let’s not beat around the bush: Sometimes we enjoy one too many drinks. And that’s okay (but, again, please drink responsibly). For the morning-afters, make this mug the one you fill with re-energizing coffee. The witty slogan — now my watch is ended — will make you think of everyone’s favorite brooding character, Jon Snow.
Next: Order This Mug For $14.99
If you didn’t see anything you liked, or want to check out the non-adult-beverage section of the HBO Store, then please do so right over here. And now, my watch is ended.