By Charles Passy, MarketWatch
A holiday toast

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Sure, you can buy your beloved a new car for Christmas. Or that oh-so-trendy ugly sweater. But we think bottles — as in liquor or wine — make the best gifts because they allow you to send a message of thanks and appreciation and toast the season all at the same time. With that in mind, we present our annual 12 Bottles of Christmas, a dozen gift-worthy items deserving of a spot under the tree (or Hanukkah bush , for that matter). Looking for more gift ideas? Read our 2012 and 2013 editions of the 12 Bottles. Oh, and happy sipping!