35 Best Whiskey Gifts, According to Someone Who’s Tried 1,000 Bottles

This might be the cheapest bottle of Pappy you’ll ever find. This premade old-fashioned mix was aged within old Pappy Van Winkle barrels for a fun depth of flavor. Just use a high-proof rye whiskey or bourbon whiskey to cut through the mixer’s sweetness.

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Enormous ice does more than just look cool within the glass; larger ice melts slower, meaning the spirit is diluted less quickly. The silicone bottom of the mold means no wrestling to free your frozen sphere.

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The gold standard in whiskey glassware, the Glencairn glass has a nice heft to it, thanks to a solid base. The tulip shape up top helps concentrate and funnel the spirit’s characteristics at you nose too.

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These charred oak spirals are designed to have maximum surface area to mingle and infuse flavor to whatever top-shelf bottle you’re dropping them into. They’re polarizing to serious whiskey connoisseurs, but pretty fun to experiment with. Just don’t stick ’em in any whiskey that’s actually aged; they’re better when dropped into a white whiskey or even gin or mezcal. They’re also good for dropping into a batched cocktail, like a Vieux Carre or a Boulevardier.

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Here's a barrel for aging batched cocktails, you'll want to keep these under 1.5 liters because the cocktails will age faster in smaller containers. Make sure to seal the barrel initially—done with hot water left inside for a few days—and you’re good to go.

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In this gift set, Angostura and Peychauds are the recognizable bitters, but Hella’s hella good. Try the ginger bitters in a Kentucky Mule or use the Chili bitters to spice up any whiskey libation. The Mexican Chocolate option will bring a new level of festive flavor to any Manhattan or old-fashioned.

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This classic whiskey decanter and tumbler set, made from German lead-free crystal, will make a great addition to any bar cart or kitchen.

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This modern and clean design is a nice vibe, and the matte graphite shaker fits perfectly into your hands when whipping up cocktails. The muddler is handy for mashing up sugar cubes and bitters too.

Class up the barware selection with these coupe glasses. They’re ideal for Paper Plane cocktails—which are wildly good—or for a classic Manhattan.

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If you’re still tossing those bright red cherries from the supermarket into your carefully crafted cocktails, your game can be improved. It’s all about the details, and these premium maraschino cherries will make a world of difference in the glass.

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The standard for anyone who wants to keep liquids chilled—and possibly obscured—while sitting around a Solo Stove or firepit. The magnetic lid will make sure nothing splashes out, either.

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Sure, the citrus squeezer hastily grabbed in the supermarket’s tools aisle works, but this one is far more sturdy and handsome. The matte black finish means it’ll fit in with any bar aesthetic.

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Class up your cocktail accoutrements with this trio of bitters glassware. The accuracy of the pouring spout is better than a stock bitters bottle, and the varied heights of the bottles will look great wherever you store them.

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Concocted specifically for Woodford Reserve bourbon or rye to build a tasty old-fashioned, all the right flavor notes—cherry, orange, and a hint of Demerara sugar—are present. Dial the syrup back for a more booze-forward cocktail.

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This innovative decanter set features raised reliefs of various famous mountain ranges and other topographic institutions. We dig this one, of Washington’s Mt. Rainier, the highest volcanic peak in the US. This will keep their new Japanese whiskey or small batch of Jack Daniel's securely sealed.

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Made from a real Kentucky barrel’s stave, this nifty holder can handle a flight of four Glencairn glasses (not included) and you can include any personalization via laser engraving on the stave’s top.

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These medium roast single serve coffee cups deliver a hint of Buffalo Trace’s bourbon with every sip. Bourbon lovers can enjoy in the mornings, or spice things up later in the day by adding some actual bourbon to the mug.

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Perfect for pancakes or waffles, this trio gift box of premium maple syrups from Crown Maple also work wonders within a cocktail. Try a maple old-fashioned by pouring two ounces of bourbon, a bar spoon or two of one of these syrups, and a few dashes of orange or mole bitters.

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Unleash your inner mixologist with this canvas bag and mallet. Toss a large chunk of ice in there, and get out any aggression from the day while you smash away. Bonus: The canvas absorbs excess water, so the ice is drier.

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Got a small bottle collection that needs showcasing? This high-quality three-tiered shelving system not only can give some dramatic depth to any whiskey bottles but also has LED lighting within the shelves that can pulse to the beat of any song.

Cocktails that are shaken with citrus can still have a little pulp or possibly a lemon seed that can slip through a typical strainer. Pour through this handy strainer cone and all unnecessary and unwanted fruit remnants vanish.

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Perfect as a gag gift for your whiskey fiend, but also don’t be surprised when said whiskey fiend raises a foot in your direction and would actually like a glass brought.

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Bring a bar classic game to the home bar with this tabletop iteration of hook and ring. Perfect for challenging friends or loved ones to a match, while sharing a dram or three.

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This handy bottle contains enough cocktail mix for 32 cocktails, though if you like things far less sweet, use a little less per drink and you’ll get north of 40 old-fashioneds.

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A serious ice maker for the whiskey drinker who wants pristine ice that could rival anything emerging from a top speakeasy. Just remember to use boiled or purified water before freezing if you’re seeking absolute clearness from your sphere.

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Black walnut bitters are adored by many mixologists for the indescribable complexity that this nutty liquid can bring to any cocktail. A few dashes will elevate any Manhattan, Boulevardier, or a Bastille.

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Extend the whiskey bottle love to the four-legged members of the family with this cute riff on Pappy Van Winkle’s iconic brand and label. (Apologies in advance if the recipient annoys the heck out of everyone with the squeaker.)

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This innovative riff on a whiskey glass blends form with function nicely. Pop the whole glass and silicone mold (filled with water) into the freezer for an angled hunk of ice that’ll get anyone around asking where it came from. That large surface area will chill whiskey without watering it down too quickly.

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Quirky ice shapes aren’t for every whiskey lover; we get it. This simple but effective set of silicone ice cube molds makes the big square two-inch rocks that anyone can appreciate.

Bottled simple syrup typically stinks. It’s made with cheap white sugar and doesn’t bring much beyond saccharine to cocktails. Enter Demerara syrup, mixologists favorite sweetener because it’s got notes of toffee, caramel, and coffee. It’s all natural, made from real cane sugar, so there aren’t any pesky preservatives muddling the drinks, and it'll go great with their favorite whiskey.

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Another beloved option for whiskey enthusiasts of all levels. This powder-coated aluminum tray holds four tasting glasses (thoughtfully notched to indicate half-ounce pours), each etched with a letter that has a matching silicone bottle tag. Blind flights just got a lot more stylish.

Everyone’s always agog when seeing a cocktail get smoked by a mixologist at the bar; bring that experience home with this SmokeTop kit. You’ll get the topper for the glass, some cherry wood chips, and a pack of screens to make sure no ash meets alcohol. Pro tip: Fill your cocktail glass only halfway; you want room for the smoke to enter and linger.

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Looking to go all out for your whiskey lover? How about a genuine used whiskey barrel? Because bourbon can be aged only in new oak barrels, there’s a glut of used ones on the market, and they serve as a wonderful side table, or use the top as a bar for bottles.

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