There’s something about a cold winter night that makes us want to pour a bit of the good stuff and relax by a fire. We’re guessing there’s someone on your list who feels the same way. While you could always get them a nice bottle, we’d recommend something a bit more unique, something like one of the items below.
Whiskey + Scotch Flavored Toothpicks
A man can’t drink whiskey all day. For the times when it isn’t appropriate to take a swig, these toothpicks will allow him to still enjoy that rich, spicy whiskey taste. Oh, and they’ll clean his teeth.
$7
The Many Varieties of Whiskey Print
Consider this an artistic cheat sheet. The Many Varieties of Whiskey print maps out the wide web of our favorite liquor, from single pot still Irish whiskey to blended scotch.
$29
The Essential Scratch & Sniff Guide to Becoming a Whiskey Know-It-All
So much dissecting of whiskey happens when you smell it. To help develop nostril powers, consider giving a copy of The Essential Scratch & Sniff Guide to Becoming a Whiskey Know-It-All. They can scratch their way to understanding notes of sandalwood, grass, and more.
$14
Faceted Whiskey Glasses
Good whiskey deserves a good glass. If that person on your list is still using the same glassware that they drink soda from, consider a more stylish alternative. These Faceted Whiskey Glasses bring a little Blade Runner style to any nightcap.
$25
Ice Ball Maker
The small cubes from the freezer are not a whiskey’s friend. They melt fast and water down any prized hooch. A better alternative is this Ice Ball Maker, which crafts a 55mm ball of ice perfect for a single rocks glass.
$160
Personalized Whisky
Want to give someone a fine bottle of whiskey but don’t feel like it’s clever enough? Master of Malt lets you customize the label of a sweet bottle so they can pour from a keepsake. Just come up with the message you want on it and Master of Malt will do the rest.
$66+
Geometric Drink Rocks
Whiskey rocks can’t replace ice in terms of chilling some scotch, but they can make for one cool-looking pour. And none look cooler than these Geometric Drink Rocks.
$35
Age Your Own Whiskey Kit
This kit will help any whiskey lover understand the importance of the barrel their hooch was aged in. By aging their own whiskey, they can see, taste, and smell the importance of a proper cask.
$150+
Glencairn Whisky Glasses
The is the glass a true aficionado would use. Designed to accentuate the aroma of the scotch in it, the Glencairn Whisky Glass won the 2006 Queen’s Award for innovation.
$23
Whiskey Cologne
No, they won’t smell like a drunkard if you give them this cologne. Whiskey Cologne captures those lovely notes of oak, cinnamon, and mahogany that are present in a fine bottle.
$99
