The 19 Best Gifts for the Whiskey Drinker in Your Life

These days, whiskey’s popularity has become so titanic that its influence has transcended the liquid medium. There are an endless amount of whiskey-tasting accouterments, snacks, and whiskey-inspired knick-knacks that only add to the multitude of ways to enjoy the stuff. The sheer amount of these whiskey-centric products can be overwhelming to sift through when coming up with gift ideas for the whiskey lover in your life. Thankfully, we’ve curated a list of some of our favorite whiskey-inspired and whiskey-adjacent gifts to help you or the whiskey-loving people in your life appreciate the popular spirit. From candles to books to bottles of our favorite whiskeys and everything in between, here is our list of the best gifts for the whiskey lover.

Whiskey or whisky?

If you’re not in the know, you may wonder why there are two different spellings for the word “whisk(e)y.” Well, before the 19th century, the two spellings were interchangeable. Irish whiskey was the dominant variety until the late 19th century, with the advent of the Coffey still and the rise of Scotch whisky. A real rivalry was underway and Irish distillers kept the extra “e” as a way to distinguish their drams from the “inferior” Scottish ones. Of the main whiskey-making nations around the world, only Ireland and America spell it with the extra “e” these days.

Portland Syrups Brown Sugar Simple Syrup

Elevate your old fashioneds in a big way with high-end simple syrup, such as this complex additive from Portland Syrups, made from a blend of brown sugar and farm-direct organic cane sugar.

Cody Foster & Co Old Fashioned Ornament

Adorn your Christmas tree with your favorite cocktail — or at least a hand-blown glass version from Cody Foster & Co, handcrafted in Nebraska from blown glass.

Pop Chart Whiskey Scratch Off Chart

For the whiskey explorer in your life, gift them with this attractive wall poster from Pop Chart, which makes it even more fun to cross off top-shelf expressions from their bucket list, from Ardbeg to Pappy’s.

Backcountry Cocktails by Steven Grasse

If you love cocktails and exploring the wilderness, then Steven Grasse’s Backcountry Cocktails is a must-read. Featuring more than 40 recipes, the tome doubles as a quasi-survival guide for roughing it outdoors.

Norlan Whisky Glass

Designed to eliminate ethanol burn and increase aromas, the sleek Norlan Whisky Glass has the added benefit of looking great in your home bar while also featuring a unique interior that causes your dram to have a glowing effect when inside.

Sydney Hale Bourbon + Brown Sugar Candle

Made by hand in the USA from soy wax, Sydney Hale’s aromatic candles double as a rocks glass once the flame finally burns out. It’s only fitting that you go with this Bourbon + Brown Sugar scent for the whiskey lover in your life. Lasting for around 50 hours, the candle features a double wick for an even burn.

Hella 5-Pack Bitters Bar Set

For your next cocktail, grab some of the best bitters around with Hella’s 5-Pack sampler set, featuring the brand’s flagship aromatic and orange variety, as well as Mexican chocolate, chili, and ginger bitters.

Daneson Whiskey-Infused Toothpicks

Coming in this classy heritage-style box, the Whiskey-Infused Toothpicks are perfect for any bourbon lover who loves to get the flavor wherever he goes. The set features around 50 picks in total, each soaked in Kentucky bourbon.

Blanton’s Stave Cigar Coaster with Old Fashioned Glass

Perfect for any Blanton’s fanatics, this elegant rocks glass coaster and cigar holder combo was made from an authentic Blanton’s barrel stave and adorned with the iconic distillery’s plaque. 

Marcellin Ice Stamp Set

Emboss your large ice cubes with these ice stamps from Marcellin. Featuring three interchangeable brass discs with an elegant wooden handle, the stamp brings a unique flair to your home bartending.

YETI Rambler 20oz Cocktail Shaker

YETI put its expertise into a cocktail shaker and the results are incredible. Equipped with a leak proof lid, the 20-ounce dishwasher-safe unit is double-wall insulated so as to not freeze your hands mid-shake.

Craftly Do Your Whiskey – DIY Whiskey Set to Make Yourself

Help open the floodgates for anyone who’s ever dreamed of tinkering with whiskey making. This DIY kit provides you with everything you need to make your own custom liquor bottle.

Viski Clear Ice Maker

Clear ice cubes ensure a purer drinking experience and slows down melting. They’re not easy to make, but luckily Viski has a silicone ice mold precisely for the job. 

Whiskey Peaks Huckberry x The Explorers Club Decanter

Around since 1904, The Explorers Club has included members such as Teddy Roosevelt and James Cameron. And now, the outdoor society and Huckberry have teamed up with Whiskey Peaks for a special version of the latter’s whiskey decanter that features the peak of Mt. Everest at the bottom.

Breville Smoking Gun

Smoked cocktails are all the rage lately, and can be made from home if you have the proper tools. Mainly, all you need is your cocktail ingredients and a smoking gun like this one from Breville, which comes with four types of wood to infuse into your beverage.

Four Roses Ten Recipe Tasting Experience

If you know Four Roses, you know that all of its expressions come from its batch of ten different bourbon recipes. Now, for the first time, you can try all of them in one place with the Ten Recipe Tasting Experience.

West Elm Tiered Bar Console

Show off your bottles and glassware with a beautiful bar console like this tiered option from West Elm. This isn’t your typical bar car either, with a tiered shelf for smaller bitters or glasses, a stemware rack, and a unique Art Deco aesthetic.

Danish Fuel Portable Upcycled Jerry Can Bar Cabinet

Confuse your guests and fellow travelers with this Upcycled Jerry Can Bar Cabinet from Danish Fuel, a portable bar cart that fits two bottles, a shaker, and four cups safely for transport. The jerry can itself was source from military surplus, ensuring no two units are exactly the same.

The Gift Of Great Whiskey

There’s no better gift for the whiskey lover than an actual bottle of whiskey. However, if the one you’re shopping for has a vast collection, you’ll want a few expressions that may be off his radar. First off is Iowa’s own Cedar Ridge, whose innovative American single malt, The Quintessential, is great to sip or to put into cocktails. For something even more outside the box, Irish distillery Keeper’s Heart expertly blends Irish whiskey with American rye for its latest expression. And finally, if Scotch is the preferred drink, try Glenmorangie’s A Tale of Tokyo, which showcases their spectacular single malt whisky, this time cask finished in coveted Japanese mizunara oak.