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The Whisky Foundation Christmas Gift Guide

Whisky Foundation Bottle Guide
Posted on by George Koutsakis
20
Dec

The tree is lit, the tinsel is out, and the wood is burning in the fireplace. Christmas is just around the corner, and family and friends begin to gather and prepare for a wonderful Christmas Day.

With just days to go, you may be getting stressed, as you still haven’t chosen a gift for your dad, granddad, or your fun-loving aunt from abroad. Well, here at the Whisky Foundation, we have just what you need!

A fine bottle of whisky is a great gift, perfect to enjoy after a day of feasting on turkey and stuffing. Find out your loved one’s favourite distillery, and have a look through our bottles to find a unique, independent bottling by said distillery. There is something for everyone, and we work with every budget.

Here are some of our top whisky picks to enjoy through the holidays.

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Glenlivet 19 Year Old (Signatory, 1995)

Coming in at just over £120, this bottle is a bargain and great for whisky-lovers on a budget!

This magnificent Scotch was distilled in 1995 at the world-renowned Glenlivet distillery and then aged in a single sherry cask for 19 years. The flavour imparted from the wood, paired with the Glenlivet character have made this whisky wonderfully smooth and gentle, with a richness that explodes on the nose and palate.

It’s the perfect gift for any Speyside whisky lover!

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Laphroaig 16 Year Old (Kingsbury, 1999)

This one is for the peat-heads out there, who just love the intense, smoky kick of an Islay single malt! It’s also a Whisky Foundation exclusive, so you can be sure than the person you are buying this for will have never tasted it before! What’s more, it’s a bargain not to be missed, priced at only £180.

Distilled in 1999 and then aged for 16 years in a rum cask, this whisky brings forth the strong Laphroaig character and softens the edge with some sweetness from the rum-soaked oak. But fear not, at 55 per cent cask strength, the edge is still very much present!

Only 217 bottles were produced, so you should probably order yours quickly. There are many Laphroaig fanatics out there, and I’m one of them!

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Macallan 25 Year Old Crystal Decanter (Sar Obair, 1990)

This one is pretty special, as is the person you are buying it for!

Distilled by the world-famous Macallan distillery in 1990, this magnificent Scotch has been aged for a staggering 25 years. The rich, deep character of Macallan whisky has only grown and developed throughout the two and a half decades, giving you a unique Scotch, bursting with depth and flavour.

The whisky comes in a beautiful crystal decanter, creating a dilemma. Do you open it and taste this wonder, or do you leave it on the shelf to age and grow some more?

Nonetheless, anyone who owns such a bottle, is one lucky, lucky whisky fan.

 

As a little gift to you, we are offering a 10 per cent discount on the whiskies presented above, and a few more! Have a look here. Happy holidays!

George Koutsakis

Despite having a long time love for quality spirits, George truly explored his passion for whisky when he became the assistant manager for the BrewDog Japan franchise, owned by Whisk-e, Japan’s biggest Scotch whisky importer, in Tokyo. During his time in Tokyo he sampled countless high-end Scotch whiskies, held numerous beer and whisky tasting events, and built relationships with Whisk-e’s many clients, who are the owners of some of the best whisky and cocktail bars in Tokyo. After his time in Japan, George continued to study whisky and beer production extensively, receiving his Cicerone certificate and becoming an integral part of the team at the Whisky Foundation. He now spends his time travelling, sampling great whiskies, and writing all about them.

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