The Best Gift Ideas for Whiskey, Scotch and Bourbon Lovers
Knowledge & Credentials:
1. Study & Certification Programs for Scotch and Bourbon, start HERE.
2. The Official Study Guide of The Council of Whiskey Masters, “Understanding Scotch Malt Whisky”.
3. Access to Whisky Magazine and Whisky Advocate periodicals, easiest through our membership HERE.
4. Books: Write us for our updated list of recommended whiskey books!
Networking & New Friends:
1. Access to local whiskey enthusiasts and professionals in your region, based on the Council’s database.
2. An Annual Membership at the Society of Whiskey Masters, offering 10+ great benefits, see HERE.
Equipment and Tasting Hardware:
1. Glencairn Glassware, in its simple version or as heavy crystal with name engraving. Contact us.
2. Aroma Tasting Kit “Lez Nez Du Whisky”, see HERE. Contact our office to get a discount.
A Shared Tasting Experience:
1. Book a sommelier-guided whiskey tasting at your location, with The Sommelier Company.
2. Schedule a virtual tasting event to bring the whole family together remotely.
Whisk(e)y:
Review our list of 24 best Scotch brands and 24 best Bourbon brands and make a choice! See below.
The Council of Whiskey Masters can be contacted at Office@WhiskeyMasters.org
We can assist with special discounts and access for most of the options above.
Choosing a bottle from one of the great classical Scotch and Bourbon brands always makes a great gift:
Bourbon
Angel’s Envy
Basil Hayden
Blanton’s
Booker’s
Buffalo Trace, and Eagle Rare
E.H. Taylor
Elijah Craig
Evan Williams
Four Roses
George Dickel
Heaven Hill
Henry McKenna
Jefferson
Jim Beam
Jack Daniel’s
Knob Creek
Larceny
Maker’s Mark
Old Forester
Russell’s Reserve
W.L. Weller, and Pappy Van Winkle
Wild Turkey
Willet
Woodford Reserve
Scotch
Aberlour
Ardbeg
Auchentoshan
Bladnoch
Bowmore
Bruichladdich
Dalwhinnie
GlenAllachie
GlenDronach
Glenfarclas
Glenfiddich
Glen Garioch
Glenlivet
Glenmorangie
Highland Park
Kilchoman
Lagavulin
Laphroaig
Mortlach
Oban
Old Pulteney
Springbank
Talisker
Tobermory