Whisky: The Secret To Choosing The Perfect Gift
Gift giving can be easily phoned in, but something as low effort as giving a pre-paid voucher screams ‘safe and boring’, and you are anything but that. There are a bunch of things in life that are inherently cool like; Chanel, cocktails and tatts that every generation has always got off on. Whisky definitely falls into that category – I mean when was the last time you saw a heroine or hero knocking back a kombucha in an old movie or TV show?
So whisky is always a good bet for a gift – even if the receiver doesn’t drink, as you can always pass it off as a collectible as whisky not only tastes better with age – it also develops in value too. But it would be so much better if you gave them a bottle that they actually would drink. The problem is, there are so many brands, styles and types of whisky out there, how do you know for sure which one they would like?
The answer is staring you right in the face. Literally! Just go check out their line up of spirits on their shelf and take careful note of what they already have – it doesn’t matter if it’s gin, vodka, rum or something really random like Tahitian pineapple liqueur, Brazilian rum or apple pie flavoured moonshine. Just make sure they’ve actually drunk some of it and it wasn’t just a spur-of-the-moment purchase at an airport duty free store or a would-be present he never got around to gift wrapping. Because such items might skew the results.
Then give the fine folks at Whisky Galore a call and they’ll be able to deduce from the brands of booze they already have what kind of a whisky he is likely to enjoy. And, because they’ve got a wall-to-wall selection of every kind of whisky you can possibly imagine on hand, they’re pretty much guaranteed to have the right whisky for whatever combination of bottles they have in their liquor cabinet. Ready to go.
To give you an example, here are a few the experts at Whisky Galore have already picked out:
Wholly matured in air dried mostly second fill American oak ex-bourbon casks.
Rich and vibrant, this whisky features soft citrus paired with dark caramel and creamy vanilla with a fresh briny finish.
Perfect if they drink:
Amaretto, dry to medium Rieslings, lighter aperitifs or honey-based whisky liqueurs. Food wise, this will be for them if they goes for the sweet/salty riff of salt water taffy, salted liquorice and the like.
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100% matured in first fill and refill American and European oak Oloroso sherry casks.
A complex and rich single malt whisky with flavours of cinnamon, dried fruit, banana and classic sherry oak depth with natural colour.
Perfect if they drink:
Sweeter sherries (especially Pedro Ximénez), port or richer red wines. Food wise, this will be great if they like butterscotch and/or Christmas cake and pudding.
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Only ever matured in the highest quality oak casks, this fifteen year old boasts aromas of sweet toffee leading to undertones of cracked black pepper and peat smoke.
Creamy and sweet with a taste of ripe apples and an undertone of charred oak. Dark chocolate develops and leads to toasted oats and orange peel with a creamy finish with lingering smoke and dried fruit.
Perfect if they drink:
Any well-rounded red wine with earthy qualities. Food wise, this will be great for those who are fans of a charcuterie as it pairs with everything from dried fruit to cheese to smoked fish or meat.
Grab a bottle from Whisky Galore now for $135
Matured entirely in sherry seasoned oak casks and 100% natural in colour, this collection introduces a multi-dimensional flavour experience, uniquely shaped by the casks in which the spirit is nurtured and matured.
A complex and well rounded expression of orange oil, vanilla pods, pear and almonds. Sweet to the taste with a finish that’s spicy and slightly peppery. Perfect for after dinner or to compliment fine chocolate and artisan cheese.
Perfect if they drink:
Any old red wine that isn’t tannic. Food wise, this is ideal for people who like dark chocolate desserts with a bitter edge and/or blue cheese.
Grab a bottle from Whisky Galore now for $193
