It’s tradition now for our team to round up last minute gift ideas for whiskey lovers or holiday party hosts, and to share them with you here. This blog is a one-stop shopping list for whiskey enthusiasts nationwide. Find small and big-ticket items that will bring sparkle to the season this holiday.
Bitters & Syrups
If your friend, host, or colleague has an interest in cocktail making, gift them a bottle of cocktail syrups crafted by The Violet Hour, a James Beard award-winning cocktail bar in Chicago, Illinois.
Gift Idea: Old Fashioned Mix, FoxTrot
Investment: $17
Decanter
A whiskey decanter serves a purpose: to allow aromas to oxidize. But it’s also a beautiful way to store and display some of your favorite spirits. Joseph A. Magnus label art is beautiful, but it’s elevated even more alongside this beautifully crafted glass whiskey decanter from Tom Dixon Studio.
Gift Idea: Decanter, Tom Dixon Studio
Investment: $160
Barware Set
A whiskey enthusiast always appreciates well-made cocktail tools. This barware set from West Elm includes the staples: shaker, jigger, strainer, spoon, and bottle opener.
Gift Idea: Barware Set, West Elm
Investment: $80
Ice Molds or Stones
Does drinking whiskey neat mean you’re a more serious whiskey drinker? And is “on the rocks” more appropriate for social settings? Either way this set of whiskey molds is a thoughtful gift to enhance any whiskey experience.
Gift Idea: Ice Molds, W&P
Investment: $80
Liqueurs
If you, your friend, or a family member has a bar cart that needs an upgrade, gift them fine organic liqueurs from Thatcher’s Organic Artisan Spirits. These liqueurs are certified organic and gluten free.
Gift Idea: Liqueurs, Thatcher’s Organic Artisan Spirits
Investment: Varies
Cigars
Our team crafted the award-winning Cigar Blend Bourbon to be paired with a fine cigar so, of course a stogie must be on the list. Our guide to pairing cigars with spirits will help get you started.
Gift Idea: Cigars
Investment: Varies
Cocktail Recipe Book
The Bartender’s Manifesto from The Violet Hour offers a foundational approach to cocktail making and is one of our team’s favorite cocktail recipe books. You can dive deep into the mechanics of creating craft cocktails with the right balance, texture, aroma, etc.
Gift Idea: The Bartender’s Manifesto, The Violet Hour
Investment: approximately $20
Pair any one of these seven last minute gift ideas with a bottle of award-winning, premium bourbon from Joseph A. Magnus. Find one at a retailer near you and gift remarkable spirits to remarkable people. Join our mailing list or follow us on Facebook and Instagram to stay up to date with the latest from Jos. A. Magnus.
