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When shopping for the perfect gift for a whiskey lover, it’s all about capturing the spirit of the drink itself — bold, nuanced, and endlessly intriguing. As a whiskey expert, we scoured the market to handpick unforgettable gifts beyond mere bottle recommendations.
From artisanal tasting kits and limited-edition expressions to statement glassware that will steal the show on any bar cart, these selections are crafted for connoisseurs passionate about the dram. Whether you’re shopping for a bourbon buff, a Scotch sipper, or someone with a taste for experimental blends, these gifts bring a fresh riff to any whiskey lover’s world.
Get ready to explore unique finds that will excite, inspire, and even surprise the whiskey fanatic in your life — even if that just happens to be you.
Hoste Gold Fashioned
$177.99
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Made by renowned bartender Robert Haynes, the Gold Fashioned is flawless, from the elegant bottle to the liquid inside. The 2024 Gold Fashioned consists of nine-year Kentucky straight bourbon finished in Oloroso sherry casks, 10- and six-year Indiana straight rye, hand-made bitters, Malawian demerara, and orange zest made with Valencia, Blood, and Navel oranges (which comes in an included sleek atomizer you spray to the center, six inches above your rocks glass). You simply pour over ice and zest for an effortless nightcap.
‘The Cocktail Cabinet: Whiskey’ by Kara Newman and Giacomo Bagnara
$15.63
$24.95
37% off
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Whether you or the whiskey enthusiast in your life is more of a bourbon-based Old Fashioned fan or into a fruit-forward Whiskey Sour, this deck features 50 rye and bourbon whiskey-based cocktail recipes. The vivid, midcentury-modern-inspired illustrations accompany easy-to-create recipes, perfect for pro mixologists and burgeoning bartenders.
Norlan Whisky Glass
$26.60
$28
5% off
Buy at Norlan Glass
Made for seasoned connoisseurs and newcomers alike, the sophisticated Norlan Whisky Glass is the ultimate gift for anyone who appreciates the art of whisky. This innovative double-walled vessel is crafted from lightweight borosilicate glass, designed to enhance the aromas and flavor complexity of whisky (or whiskey) enjoyed neat. In other words, skip the ice or those dreadful whisky stones. The Norlan was developed with input from legendary master distiller Jim McEwan, so the intelligent design is backed by his sharp whisky-making knowledge.
Denali Decanter
$30
$50
40% off
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One way to elevate their home bar setup? Get them this timeless decanter, made of fully lead-free handblown glass. It’s lighter than leaded glass, yet equally durable. The best part? A spectacular raised topographic impression of Denali — the highest North American mountain peak — is etched inside the vessel.
Cheers & Chops ButcherBox
$175
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Fit for the epicurean and whisky aficionado, iconic distillery Bruichladdich teamed up with ButcherBox on a curated culinary box of premium meats and seafood. The box comes with Bruichladdich’s signature — and my favorite — the unpeated Classic Laddie. The delicate bouquet of floral, citrus, and honeycomb notes complements the fresh fare offered in the box, such as wild-caught Gulf shrimp and 100% grass-fed top sirloin steaks.
SirDavis Whisky
$89.99
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Put simply, Beyoncé’s debut whisky is deliciously good — a celebrity spirit that’s actually worth buying. The nose captures a bouquet of baking spices, such as cinnamon and clove, with a subtle hint of oak. The palate ebbs and flows with waves of spicy heat amid a velvety mouthfeel complemented by orange marmalade and buttery shortbread cookie, before rounding out with a subtle, sweet honey finish. SirDavis, neat, is the liquid essence of “Sweet Honey Buckiin’” off Cowboy Carter. It’s one of those songs – and pours – where you must go back for more to pick up all the flavorsome layers. After your first couple of neat sips, go in for round three by adding a couple drops of water to help open the whisky, allowing new flavors to emerge – just like discovering new layers to this fire track.
The Whiskey Sour Art Print
$25-$349
Buy on Urban Outfitters
This retro-inspired print by Emily Engeland of Art By Emily is the ideal gift for loved ones with refined palates for whiskey and art alike. The vintage glam cowboy hat-wearing figure sits on a Whiskey Sour complemented with adjacent cocktail specs printed in bold orange font. The high-quality art print is on archival paper made from cotton pressed in Italian mills. It’s available in multiple sizes with frame options to fit anyone’s home décor style.
Huntsman Savile Row Whisky & Cedarwood Scented Home Candle by Jo Malone
$105
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If a sultry nightcap were a scent, it would be the aromatic Huntsman Savile Row Whisky & Cedarwood candle. Paired best with a mellow playlist, the candle smells like a mix between spicy pimento meets whisky-in-the-woods. They’ll want to burn it all the time, whiskey in hand.
WhistlePig 10 PiggyBank Rye Gold Limited Edition
$349
$499
30% off
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Award-winning WhistlePig Whiskey is making liquid gold — literally, this time. The coveted WhistlePig 10 PiggyBank Rye Gold Limited Edition features the flagship 10-year rye boosted 10 proof (we could all use more ‘spirit’ this season) and bottled at 110 proof in a one-liter gilded Berkshire Bitter Pig decanter.
Milam & Greene Very Small Batch Bourbon
$81
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The award-winning Very Small Batch Bourbon launched in 2018 after Milam & Greene’s Master Distiller Marlene Holmes began using their bourbon mash bill and a yeast strain used in their Texas headquarters at a Kentucky distillery — Holmes’ home state. The Very Small Batch is finished in French oak casks, producing a vivid, tawny-hued pour with a subtle nutty aroma. It features flavor notes of vanilla bean and robust black tea (mid-palate), and a long, warm finish. This easy-to-sip expression is a quintessential Texas terroir bourbon — ideal on a big block of ice or in a boozy Old Fashioned.
El Tesoro Reposado Mundial Collection: Basil Hayden Toast Edition
$175
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El Tesoro’s Mundial Collection is a limited-run series featuring collaborations with renowned distilleries worldwide to create rare and novel tequila expressions. The Mundial Basil Hayden Toast Edition reimagines El Tesoro Reposado, aging it up to six months in toasted, flash-charred Basil Hayden oak barrels. This process reveals flavorsome layers of earthy cooked agave, spicy cinnamon, and rich pot de crème, delivering a Reposado tequila as complex as it is sumptuous. It’s a standout entry to tequila for a whiskey connoisseur seeking something different and extraordinary.
Aerating Spinning Whiskey Glass with Reversible Coaster
$33.99
$39.99
15% off
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Who wouldn’t love a well-designed glass with a practical perk? The 5-ounce Tad Glass is a revolving whiskey tumbler — like a spinning top — that helps aerate your whiskey and prevents spilling. Each Tad Glass comes with a beautiful hand-lathed wooden coaster.
Taste Journal
$19.50
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This durable journal includes taste note pages for whiskey, of course. But the whiskey lover on your list can also wax poetic about wine, beer, tea, coffee, cheese, and chocolate. There’s also a helpful eight-page guide with descriptors for each category to help newbies find the perfect word to describe their recent pours. It’s one of our go-to tasting note journals, even after years of use. And it’ll be theirs too.
Buffalo Trace Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey with Crank It to 11 Kit
$74.75
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This Shaker & Spoon kit has everything a home bartender needs to create the Crank It to 11 cocktail, a smoky remix of the timeless bond between whiskey and cherry flavors. The kit includes hickory wood chips, Filthy Black Cherries, Bittercube Cherry Bark Vanilla Bitters, and a recipe card. While this kit consists of the widely acclaimed and awarded Buffalo Trace Bourbon, feel free to swap for your favorite bourbon or even an aged rye (which would also be tasty).
Lagavulin Offerman Edition Caribbean Rum Cask Finish 11-Year-Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky
$99.99
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For the world traveler who also doubles as a scotch lover, gift them a dram of Lagavulin Offerman Edition: Caribbean Rum Cask Finish — one of my top bottle releases of the year. This special edition combines the tropical essence of the Caribbean rum with the robust character of Islay Scotch, offering a sweet yet smoky drinking experience. Aged for 11 years and finished in Caribbean rum casks, this whisky is a testament to precision and passion. It may help that if your recipient — like me — is a big fan of iconic actor Nick Offerman.
Brugal Maestro Reserva
$209.99
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The Brugal Maestro Reserva is the “it” rum for super-premium bourbon fans. The rum undergoes a third maturation in American sherry oak barrels for two to three months. Then, the casks get emptied ahead of an expert toasting process. The fire inside the barrel creates “caramel pearls” before the barrels are refilled with rum to absorb the natural hue and sugars emanating from the pearls. This rum has a velvety mouthfeel with delicate notes of caramel and toasted hazelnuts — a divine pour best enjoyed neat.
Still Austin’s Cask Strength Bourbon Whiskey
$83
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Unpopular truth: Good bourbon isn’t limited to Kentucky – and it’s been Still Austin’s mission to dispel all bourbon stereotypes. Their Cask Strength Bourbon easily rivals any premium Kentucky bourbon. After one sip, they’ll want to check out the entire Still Austin portfolio, as it spotlights the creative flair and craftsmanship stemming from Texas’ distinctive terroir. Need a rec? Go for the forthcoming Tanager Cigar Blend Whiskey.
Crafted Infusions Whiskey Making Kit
$32.89
$46.99
30% off
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Transform their home into a craft distillery with this next-level whiskey making kit. Perfect for beginners and pros, this kit provides everything you need to create your own signature blend of whiskey right from your kitchen. With a range of botanicals and wood chips, the recipient can experiment with flavors and aromas to craft a whiskey that is uniquely their own. Bourbon, rye, or Tennessee whiskey, with a minimum ABV of 45%, is recommended for these homemade creations.
Danny D’s Mud Shop Tumbler
$90
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For the whiskey lover who already has a set of glasses, go for a one-of-a-kind, handmade tumbler from Los Angeles-based Danny D’s Mud Shop. No matter the dram, it’s a special piece that looks like a work of art on any bar cart.
Reposado by Maison Solís Eau de Parfum
$120
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The whiskey fan in your life might not typically think smelling like whiskey is a good thing — that is, until they smell Maison Solís’ latest fragrance. Reposado by Maison Solís is a whiskey lover’s dream captured in a bottle, blending the sweetness and warmth of baked agave in aged tequila with the richness of whiskey barrel-aged wood. If they appreciate the multifaceted charm of whiskey, this unisex eau de parfum could be their next signature scent.
American Metal Whiskey
$52.99
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Unleash your buddy’s inner rock star with American Metal Whiskey, an audacious small-batch whiskey launched this fall. This 90-proof pour strikes a perfect chord between tradition and innovation. Each sip delivers rich caramel, dried orange, and toasted oak, leaving a resonant finish that echoes long after the glass is empty.
Blackwood Toasted Bourbon
$159.99
Buy on Bourbon Outfitters
$169.99
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Blackwood Toasted Bourbon is a standout choice for bourbon lovers who appreciate tradition and a twist. This bourbon brings the classic sweet notes of vanilla and caramel. Still, there’s extra depth through an accent of toasted oak from the charred barrels — without overpowering the delightful crescendo of a lengthy finish riddled with subtle, sweet, and spicy notes. Finished in three specially made toasted barrels from Kelvin Cooperage, Blackwood’s unique process re-barrels each batch individually, ensuring deep and complex character in every sip.
‘Cowboy Cocktails: 60 Recipes Inspired by the American West’ by André Darlington
$19.99
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Following’s Darlington previous release, Booze & Vinyl, the author’s latest, Cowboy Cocktails, offers an authentic sip of a wilder time in American history through whiskey, gin, and tequila-based libations. The book goes beyond cocktail recipes, giving you a real taste of the Wild West through captivating photos, historical sidebars, and stories behind absolute cowboy legends.
Larceny Small Batch Wheated Bourbon
$36
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Though Larceny Bourbon has been a longtime favorite of many whiskey fans, the newly unveiled bottle labels make this even more of an essential. The 2024 Larceny Small Batch Wheated Bourbon brings a hidden story to life with its clever new label design. At first glance, your giftee will notice the updated look, but the real secret is revealed under a blacklight, where a UV-printed story of John E. Fitzgerald — the infamous Treasury Agent with a taste for “borrowed” whiskey — comes to light. This wheated bourbon charms the palate with notes of toffee, caramel, and honey, with a finish reminiscent of baked sugar cookies with a quick touch of heat.
Happenstance Founder’s Edition Straight Bourbon Whiskey
$57.99
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Gift the full-bodied Happenstance Bourbon for them to enjoy on a giant ice cube to fully capture the butterscotch, toasted oak, and maple layers that become ever more present with each sip.
