The best gifts for whisky lovers

published 29 November 2024

People that love whisky tend to really love whisky. Sure, you can be a casual fan. But there are also many people who take their love of the rich, smooth and spicy drink very seriously. Which means if you’re looking for the best gifts for whisky lovers, you need to be sure that you’re getting a present that they’ll actually like and, crucially, want to drink.

We don’t think it’s hard to see why whisky is such a well-loved spirit. It’s infused with the complex flavours from distilleries all over the world, it’s aged to perfection and, if you choose wisely, good bottles are packed with surprising notes.

Although that means there’s a huge amount of choice for the best gifts for whisky lovers, it also means finding the right present for your whisky-obsessed loved one can be an intimidating endeavour. Which blend of whisky should you buy for them? Do you need to choose Scottish whisky or Japanese whisky? Would it be wise to give them a whisky-related gift or always go for the strong stuff?

Don’t worry. We don’t think you need to find the best whisky on the planet to please most whisky fans in your life. Although if you’d like to, our guide to the best whisky in the world will help you choose. Below we’ve selected our favourite fun and interesting gifts to buy for your favourite whisky lover. We’ve got special edition whisky bottles, tasting sets and even some stones to choose from.

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created a cocktail for the whisky.Called The Ancestor, it's a spin on an Highball and a joy of a drink, and this is how you make the simplified version of it:Ingredients40 ml DEWAR’S 12-Year-Old Blended Scotch Whisky10 ml pear liqueur15 ml Stones Ginger Wine®15 ml maple syrup5 ml lemon juiceSoda water (to top)Orange twist (for garnish)DirectionsBuild all ingredients in a Highball glass and fill with iceAdd soda water and gently stir to combineGarnish with an orange twist

Well, if this doesn't scream Christmas then we don't know what does. Bourbon Bourbon - Candy Cane is one for those with a sweet tooth. Now, it's not named Bourbon twice because of a mistake, it's because it has been made from whiskey and bourbon biscuits. Kentucky bourbon to be precise, as well as dark chocolate, vanilla, and peppermint, actual bourbon biscuits and real candy canes.There's a buttery taste on the finish, coupled with hints of peppermint leaf.

As Content Director of Shortlist, Marc likes nothing more than to compile endless lists of an evening by candlelight. He started out life as a movie writer for numerous (now defunct) magazines and soon found himself online - editing a gaggle of gadget sites, including TechRadar, Digital Camera World and Tom's Guide UK. At Shortlist you'll find him mostly writing about movies and tech, so no change there then.

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