9 Best Whiskies from Around the World for Holiday Shopping

If you’re looking for the perfect whisky to gift the drinker in your life who has tried everything, fear not; we’ve got your back. The following 12 world whiskies are from the far corners of the globe, and we have left no stone unturned when looking for the perfect world whiskies for gifts.

From established regions like Scotland to countries that have become overnight whisky sensations like Japan — the following list showcases the 12 best world whiskies to buy that special whisky drinker in your life. Consider these drams the perfect present when plane tickets are too pricey.

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9 Best World Whiskies for Holiday Season

Busker Single Grain Irish Whiskey ($29.99)

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As far as value goes, The Busker’s Irish Whiskeys offer up a lot for a modest average price point. The finishing process is distinctive for the Busker Single Grain Irish Whiskey, and it spent time in a mixture of bourbon barrels and Sicilian Marsala wine casks. With a modest ABV of 44.3% and balanced flavors of apple pie a la mode, The Busker is an elegant and affordable Irish whiskey.

Clonakilty Port Cask Finish ($52)

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Irish whiskeys are experiencing a renaissance, and Clonakilty’s Port Cask Finish is another example of what this country is capable of. This whiskey is a blend of Irish malt and 9-year-old Irish grain whiskeys, which spent a secondary maturation process in port casks from the Douro Valley before being bottled at 43.6% ABV. The port adds a pleasant berry throughline throughout the pour, and this expression has a reasonable suggested retail price of €49.50 ($52).

Keeper’s Heart 10 Year Old ($74.99)

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Keeper’s Heart is known for its blends of Irish and American whiskeys, but this whiskey is 100% Irish through and through. The brand is helmed by the legendary distiller Brian Nation, who worked for Pernod Ricard’s Irish Distillers for 23 years, crafting whiskey for some of the world’s biggest brands like Jameson and Redbreast. Keeper’s Heart 10 Year Old was aged in ex-bourbon barrels and finished in Malaga wine casks. With an ABV of 43% and a suggested retail price of $74.99, Keeper’s Heart 10 Year Old is a luxurious gift with plenty of pedigree behind it.

Paul John Indian Single Malt Whisky Christmas Edition ($79.99-$84.99)

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This single malt whisky comes to us from from Paul John, produced at John Distilleries in Goa, India. It’s a blend of malts finished in Caribbean rum cask and new oak cask, bottled at 92 proof.

Priced between $79.99 and $84.99, Paul John’s Christmas Edition bottling is beautifully festive is perfect for anyone who’s a fan of pleasant, malty and sweet whisky. Seven thousand bottles were released in the U.S., located at select retailers.

Kanosuke Double Distillery Japanese Whisky ($119.99)

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If you’re looking to wow the scotch drinker in your life with something they haven’t had before, consider stepping outside of the box with this whisky from Kanosuke. This blended Japanese whisky is sourced from two Japanese distilleries; one is a single malt distilled at Kanosuke and the other is a pot still barley whisky made at Hioki. With plenty of almond, smoke and stone fruits, Kanosuke Double Distillery Japanese whisky is an elegant pour.

GlenDronach Revival 15 Year Old ($110)

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GlenDronach’s 15-year-old scotch is Christmas in a bottle, with plenty of fruit and spice throughout. With an ABV of 46% and an average price of $110, according to Wine-Searcher, and it was brought back after being discontinued for several years due to a shortage. Masterfully distilled and aged in sherry casks, thanks to the brilliant Dr. Rachel M. Berry, we’re so glad this beautiful festive scotch has been brought back.

Compass Box Art & Decadence ($180)

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For the whisky enthusiast in your life who happens to have a sweet tooth, look no further than Compass Box Art & Decadence. With a suggested retail price of $180 and an ABV of 49%, Compass Box has a delicate, wedding cake-y sweetness with plenty of coconut throughout. The ultimate decadent indulgence!

Redbreast Missouri Oak Edition ($199.99)

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Redbreast’s Missouri Oak Edition is a beautiful marriage of Irish whiskey and American Oak, more specifically oak sourced from Missouri’s Ozark Forest. With a suggested retail price of $199.99 and an ABV of 50.5%, this Irish whiskey is an easy-drinking pour with loads of butter, vanilla and dessert.

The Dalmore 15 Year Old, Select Edition 2009 ($224.99)

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Released in November 2024, this is The Dalmore Select Edition 2009, a 15-year-old single malt scotch. This whisky is aged in bourbon barrels and finished in Matusalem Sherry and Graham’s 10 Year Old Tawny Port pipes.

That trio of casks have imbued this whisky with a stunning flavor profile that’s exquisitely balanced, offering sweetness, wine character, spice and malt. All of those attributes come together for a delicious, complex pour, sure to be enjoyed by any whisky fan.