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.

Whiskey Tasting Kit

Choosing a bottle from one of the great classical Scotch and Bourbon brands always makes a great gift:

Bourbon

  1. Angel’s Envy

  2. Basil Hayden

  3. Blanton’s

  4. Booker’s

  5. Buffalo Trace, and Eagle Rare

  6. E.H. Taylor

  7. Elijah Craig

  8. Evan Williams

  9. Four Roses

  10. George Dickel

  11. Heaven Hill

  12. Henry McKenna

  13. Jefferson

  14. Jim Beam

  15. Jack Daniel’s

  16. Knob Creek

  17. Larceny

  18. Maker’s Mark

  19. Old Forester

  20. Russell’s Reserve

  21. W.L. Weller, and Pappy Van Winkle

  22. Wild Turkey

  23. Willet

  24. Woodford Reserve

Scotch

  1. Aberlour

  2. Ardbeg

  3. Auchentoshan

  4. Bladnoch

  5. Bowmore

  6. Bruichladdich

  7. Dalwhinnie

  8. GlenAllachie

  9. GlenDronach

  10. Glenfarclas

  11. Glenfiddich

  12. Glen Garioch

  13. Glenlivet

  14. Glenmorangie

  15. Highland Park

  16. Kilchoman

  17. Lagavulin

  18. Laphroaig

  19. Mortlach

  20. Oban

  21. Old Pulteney

  22. Springbank

  23. Talisker

  24. Tobermory