Scotch Whisky
VALENTINE'S GIFT GUIDE
Discover Scotch whiskies ideal for Valentine’s gifting. No need to complicate things this year, find yourself a characterful single malt here and let the liquid do the rest.
Whisky invites conversation, patience, and attention. So does your partner, we’re sure. That’s why our Valentine’s Scotch selection is all about balance and character, from softly honeyed Highland malts to rich smoky sippers and beyond.
These are whiskies chosen to reward time spent together. Which you're meant to want to do. It's critical you make it seem like that was your romantic idea and not a reminder from your favourite retailer...
Our top picks
Single malt Scotch WHISKY
Tobermory 12 Year Old
70cl • 46.3% ABV
Bright, coastal and charming, this unpeated Mull malt balances orchard fruit, citrus peel and gentle spice. It is so fruity you'll think you've had one of your five-a-day. This is the sort of whisky that wins you over by being effortlessly itself.
"Richly fruity, elegantly creamy, incredibly moreish, and great bang for buck! For easygoing evening sipping, take a stop on the Isle of Mull."
Emma Symons
Drinks writer and rum pirate
Blended Scotch WHISKY
The Sassenach
70cl • 46% ABV
Sam Heughan's own blended Scotch leans into honey, vanilla and dried fruit. It is designed for sharing, gifting, and not overthinking how much more handsome the Outlander star is than you. Sorry, ladies, that goes for you too.
"A Sam Heughan fanatic and a drinks nerd meet over a glass of the Sassenach. While one wonders wistfully over kilts and time travel, the other noses for nuance in the glass. Neither is listening to the other, but both are happy. That's true love."
Emma Symons
Drinks writer and rum pirate
PEATED single malt Scotch
Port Charlotte 10 Year Old
70cl • 50% ABV
Heavily peated but beautifully disciplined, this Islay single malt delivers smoke, sea spray and sweet malt in lockstep. Bold, savoury and unforgettable, it's still somehow underrated by many. Become one of the people in the know and share that with someone special.
"For Valentine’s Day, you want commitment, and that's what I want from my peated whisky. Coastal, muscular, smoky assurance. Like a partner who's always on time. And brings snacks."
Adam O'Connell
Drinks writer and champion 'G' splitter
THE PERFECT SERVE
The Rob Roy
Rich, smooth and faintly dangerous, this is the Manhattan if it were a rugged Highlander with a song in its heart.
Prep
3 mins
Serves
1 people
Ingredients
Method
Ingredients
60ml Scotch whisky
30ml Sweet vermouth
2 dashes Angostura bitters
Garnish: An orange twist or Maraschino cherries.
Scotch Whisky Gifts
Shop Scotch whiskies here and find a selection beyond what any supermarket or evil book-based retailer/empire can offer. From impressive newer distilleries to the producers that have lasted through the centuries, these are Scotch whiskies that anybody would be pleased to unwrap.
