Gifting Whiskey, a Great Idea

 Gifting whisky has become popular these days, and has evolved into a strong contender for the loyalty of young generation. As more and more gravitate towards whisky, it is undeniable that the identity of whisky as a viable gifting option has only risen in the market today.


Giving gifts has nearly always been a cumbersome activity for many, especially since not many people excel at it. The entire exercise requires a particular expertise, attention-to-detail and the most important part – lots and lots of research. Whether it’s a friend, a family member, a colleague, your boss or even a potential client, a bottle of good whisky makes things easy.


Not only on birthdays, gifting a unique bottle of whisky makes a great idea on Christmas, Thanksgiving and especially when celebrating personal milestones and triumphs. It is not as simple as simply going to liquor store, and asking for the most expensive and unique bottle they have. Whisky is a matter of choice, and preferences are always subjective.


Planning to gift a bottle of whisky for someone you love, or to impress? Need a bottle of whisky that impresses your loved one? Then you’re in the right place! We list the most important things one that must consider when gifting whisky.


Know Their Drinking Preferences


There are a lot of factors which can help you to determine the perfect bottle of whisky for anyone with relative ease. The most important one knows the person well, so you can make an informed decision.

How they like to take their whisky? Do they prefer it to drink neat, or are they fond of cocktails? It surely wouldn’t make sense to shell out the big bucks for a bottle of India No. 1 whisky for someone who might end up dousing it in with its rich taste! 


Or perhaps consider how blasphemous it could really be when you hand over Palm Beach deluxe malt to someone that considers themselves a whisky academic, and only drinks their whisky from a Rock glass?


Your loved one may forgive you for cardinal sin as this one, but if it’s someone you want to impress, maybe your boss or a potential client, we suggest you to know their preferences to. Some whisky enthusiasts can be rigid about their tastes, and not too open to new experiences, whereas there are some new kinds of whiskies, matured, distilled or blended in exciting new ways.


For whiskies that have been birthed out innovation, and can be enjoyed neat, go for Scotch whiskies like The 15 Year Old India no.1, or Goa Special. 


If you are purchasing this gift for your special someone, and are willing to shell out the big money, you could even go as far for not getting just a beautiful bottle, but even an excellent whisky inside! India No. 1 and Goa Special are two terrific examples of the latter.


With this crucial step, you are now ready to gift a perfect bottle of whisky, and collect the praises for your superior gifting skills!

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