Our guide to buying whisky for Christmas
Which is the right whisky to buy for Christmas? Where can I find whisky Christmas gifts? What are some bargain whisky Christmas presents?
We know you’ve got questions when it comes to Christmas. You want to let your loved one know that they’re appreciated, you don’t want to break the bank, and you don’t want to spend hours trawling the internet to only get the wrong thing.
What makes whisky great is its sheer variety of styles, flavours, heritages, and stories. But that can make it an intimidating place for the prospective present buyer because there are just so many options.
That’s where we come in. We are experts at buying whisky; it’s very much our thing. With a little research and thought, you can find the perfect bottle that will warm the heart and palate. Cheers to a whisky-soaked Christmas!
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Go for a gift set
A great choice for someone new to whisky or for those looking to explore a brand more deeply, gift sets do all the work for you. They often come in beautifully designed boxes or with collector's items like glasses. Our gift finder offers a tonne of ideas on how to spoil and surprise that special someone, while we also have a specialist whisky gift page too.
Taste and discover
If you just can’t narrow down your options to one whisky you think they’ll love, then why not get them several? Our Tasting Sets cover various themes and styles. Take the Islay Whisky Tasting Set. It consists of five different 30ml wax-sealed drams of fantastic smoky, coastal whisky from some of the most famous distilleries in the world in one, neat, easily package. You can even make your own tasting set. What could be simpler?
Know your regions
Whisky, much like wine, is influenced by its place of origin. Maybe your loved one is a big Scotch fan, or prefers a bold, full-bodied bourbon. Our website categorises whisky by geography so you can travel the world of whisky with the click of a button. From Japanese to Irish, English to Indian, and Swedish to Australian, there’s a globe of great stuff out there.
Whisky Baubles
Then there’s Whisky Baubles, each one housing a dram of tasty whisky in a fabulously festive way. Because the Christmas tree deserves more than cheap plastic, chocolate that will inevitably melt, and candy canes (they’re impossible to eat, how did they become a seasonal standard?).
A vintage present
In our Vintage Whisky section, you’ll be able to find a whisky made the year your loved one was born, giving your present that personal touch.
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas…
A quick search for the word ‘Christmas’ on our site returns an incredible amount of festive-themed products, from our own curated creations like advent calendars (more on that below) and tasting sets, as well as a plethora of expressions made by various brands that bottle up the flavours of Christmas in one delightful bottle of whisky.
Advent adventures
A bottle of whisky is always a winning gift, but you could also go down the route of a whisky advent calendar. No pretenders or bad imitators here, these are the originals and remain the best. Inside our calendars are 24 miniature drams of different whiskies to enjoy each day of December in the build-up to the big day, presented in beautiful presentation boxes. Start a new annual tradition here.
A dram
We know budgets are tight at the moment and people don’t necessarily want to spend the big bucks on something they’re not sure about. So next time you’re looking at a whisky, say the incomparable Yamazaki 12 Year Old Whisky, scroll down a little and to your right you’ll see section with the words “Try a Yamazaki 12 Year Old Sample…”. Click on it and a 3cl sample will be added to your basket for a fraction of the price. It’s an easy to way to buy a great whisky without breaking the bank and will make a perfect stocking filler.
Find their flavour
Some people like a strong smoky whisky. Others like light and floral drams. Preference is a broad spectrum, but we can help you find the perfect for them. On every product you’ll find a tasting note that will let you know what to expect from the whisky and we’re always happy to answer any questions you have.
Old and rare finds
A really special gift would be a limited-edition bottle or something old and rare. For those looking to splash out a little, you will really spoil someone with any of the following whiskies you’ll find on our Old and Rare page.
Hot off the press
If you want to get something hot and new then we’ve got just the thing for you, our new arrivals section, filled with all the latest and greatest drams.
The gift that keeps on giving
One whisky is a great gift. A constant supply of superb sprits selected by experts is a whole other ball game though. Give the gift of a subscription to our Pour & Sip service, a monthly tasting set of five hand-picked whiskies we think you’ll love, boxed up and delivered straight to your door! Or you can sign them up to MoM Prime, giving them access to free express delivery on every single order for an entire year, exclusive products, and members-only deals.
Spirits with a story
Over on our blog we’re always telling the tales behind the drinks, so if you want to give the gift of a wider experience than have a good read and pick a whisky that has a story behind it.
An exclusive treat
We have a huge number of exclusive products that you can only get here at Master of Malt, making these truly unique presents for the whisky lover. Fans of a great deal will also appreciate our special offer, from which you can choose six bottles from our selection and you won't have to pay for the cheapest one.
Accessorize
Whisky isn’t just a drink, it’s an experience. The ritual surrounding whisky drinking is as integral as the spirit in the glass so the right accessories can elevate the enjoument. One of the few whisky gifts that we will appreciate that doesn’t contain actual whisky is a really good glass to drink it out of. Something like Denver & Liely Whisky Glass Glassware. It’s still worth making sure you have actual whisky to gift alongside it. On our Whisky Accessories page you can find glasses, books… heck even a whisky jigsaw puzzle!
Buy a bargain
Times are hard and we know some of you will be counting the pennies this Christmas, but there are deals galore here in our Clearance Range.
Gift vouchers
If you’re seriously stuck or need something super and quick convenient then our gift vouchers are ideal. Master of Malt gift vouchers never expire and will earn you 5% interest per year. You can also choose between a physical or electronic gift voucher. How many gift vouchers can boast all that?!
More Christmas guides
Buy the right rum or gin too with our top tips to finding the perfect present in our Christmas guides!
