There's no doubt about it, if you're looking for a gift for a whisky lover, a bottle of single malt will always be well received. However, if you're looking for something a little different, or maybe something that will last for a long time as a memory or keepsake, there are plenty of options available to you.
Whisky decanters always make a really classy gift. You don't need to decant whisky of course. It's not like wine; it won't change its flavor due to exposure to air (that's because it has a high alcohol by volume content - 40% or higher). Nevertheless, a nice decanter, with some nice whisky in it, looks great.
A nice, heavy whisky glass is also a popular choice - as is a whisky flask. Whisky chilling stones are becoming more popular with whisky lovers who want a cool drink without melting ice diluting their dram and spoiling the flavor.
Those are just some of the available options. Here's a nice visual presentation of some of the best Scotch gifts 2014 - just click on it to view.
Friday, January 31, 2014
Thursday, January 23, 2014
Lead Free Crystal Whisky Glasses
Whisky glasses need to be lead free these days (of course).
I must admit, I do like the feel of a nice heavy crystal glass when I'm having a whisky. It adds to the experience somehow.
Whilst I do like the Glencairn type of glass, especially when I'm sampling a new whisky for the first time, for more "casual" imbibing, I tend to like the classic tumbler type a little more.
A bit less fussy, a little bit more down to earth - but still with a little gravitas to it if you know what I mean.
Anyway, here's a collection of lead free crystal glasses which I cobbled together on Glossi. I really like the Waldorf glass. That's it on the "cover". It's a classic. Just enough decoration to be interesting, and more than a little stylish, without becoming a distraction from the main event (just my opinion of course).
I must admit, I do like the feel of a nice heavy crystal glass when I'm having a whisky. It adds to the experience somehow.
Whilst I do like the Glencairn type of glass, especially when I'm sampling a new whisky for the first time, for more "casual" imbibing, I tend to like the classic tumbler type a little more.
A bit less fussy, a little bit more down to earth - but still with a little gravitas to it if you know what I mean.
Anyway, here's a collection of lead free crystal glasses which I cobbled together on Glossi. I really like the Waldorf glass. That's it on the "cover". It's a classic. Just enough decoration to be interesting, and more than a little stylish, without becoming a distraction from the main event (just my opinion of course).
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