Whiskey gifts are always popular, no matter what time of year or whether it’s a special occasion. As a special treat, whiskey gifts should be at the top of your list, especially for an extra special gift for a father or husband. With hundreds of whiskeys to choose from picking that perfect bottle can be a little daunting, so let’s have a look at five reasons why a whiskey gift can be a wonderful surprise on Christmas morning.
Variety
Every whiskey is unique, with its own flavour and character. Whiskey connoisseurs are as meticulous in their descriptions as wine buffs, and just as vociferous in their praise of the best whiskeys. A good quality malt whiskey such as a bottle of Isle of Skye 8 year old malt can start from as little as £12.99, perfect as a stocking filler. If your whiskey drinker’s tastes are for a more blended flavour, a good Irish whiskey such as Bushmills Original may be more to their liking. Irish whiskeys tend to be less ‘peaty’ than their Scottish cousins and are popular with women as well as men.
For a more intense flavour and a heavier bodied drink, American bourbon whiskey offers an alternative to our native whiskeys. Jack Daniel’s and Jim Beam are perhaps the best known, but for an authentic American taste, Wild Turkey is the bourbon to go for. One of America’s best selling whiskeys, Wild Turkey is a good, mid-price choice for a more unusual whiskey gift.
Taste
There are as many descriptions for the taste of whiskey as there are for wines, and depending on which type of whiskey you select, you can experience a full range of taste sensations from rich chocolatey flavours to smoky peat overtones. How the whiskey is matured (and for how long) will subtly alter the final result, with some of the finest whiskeys such as Smith’s Glenlivet 15 year old malt giving excellent value for a mid-range price.
Presentation
It doesn’t just have to be a bottle of whiskey. Whiskey gifts can include all the accoutrements for enjoying one of the finest drinks on the market, including gift sets that include hip flasks for enjoying your whiskey on the move, engraved glasses and presentation cases for the more discerning recipient. You can spend as little or as much as you want, with some of the exclusive presentation sets costing several thousand pounds. However, if your budget is a little smaller, a bottle of Chivas Revolve comes in an attractive splayed-bottomed bottle, which would look good on any serious whiskey lover’s bar.
Price
Whiskey gifts can be bought as simple stocking fillers or as a more exclusive gift, depending on your budget. A good bottle of single malt such as Glen Grant Single Malt can cost as little as £15.99, but is an excellent and unique whiskey that shows a little more thought has gone into your gift. A good mid-price whiskey such as Arran 10 year old Island Malt will cost around £28 and from then on the sky really is the limit. Limited edition whiskeys in hand crafted presentation cases can cost several hundred pounds, so it is up to you how much you want to spend on your whiskey gifts.
Guaranteed to be appreciated
Whiskey drinkers are devoted to their drink of choice, so if you have someone in your family who loves a good malt or a fine Canadian whiskey, a bottle of something a little different will really make their Christmas morning special. Rather than just settling for the usual blends and malts available in the high street shops, why not buy the whiskey drinker in your life something special for their Christmas gift?
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