Holiday Whiskey Gift Guide 2025: The Best Bottles & Whiskey Gifts at Every Price Point
With holiday shopping underway, whiskey fans have more options than ever, from budget-friendly stocking stuffers to limited-edition bottles built for collectors. This guide breaks down standout releases and whiskey-adjacent gifts across five pricing tiers, based on new releases, noteworthy picks, and items that deliver strong value for the season.
$0-$29.99
Maker’s Mark Personalized Bottle – Free Personalization
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Classic Maker’s Mark bottles can be customized with names and seasonal labels through the brand’s personalization platform. Custom labels ship in one to two weeks and add a personal touch without cost — of course, you’ll need to find a bottle to slap that label on.
Glenfiddich 14 Year Old Bourbon Barrel Reserve (375-milliliter) – $25
Glenfiddich’s 14 Year Old Bourbon Barrel Reserve is now available in a trial-size 375ml format for the first time. The whisky is matured in American Oak ex-bourbon barrels, offering notes of creamy toffee, candied orange peel, woody spice and toasted oak. A compact, giftable option for bourbon-curious Scotch drinkers.
Click here to read reviews of this scotch or here to buy it from Glenfiddich.
The Balvenie 14 Year Old Caribbean Cask (200-milliliter) – $25
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The Balvenie’s first-ever 200ml release of its Caribbean Cask 14 brings a small-format version of a longtime favorite. Finished in Caribbean rum casks, it offers honeyed malt, toffee, fruit and a warm finish. A strong value for anyone exploring Speyside whiskies.
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$30-$49.99
‘The Whiskey Bible’ by Noah Rothbaum – $30-$40
A comprehensive 600-plus-page reference covering global whiskey styles, distillers, histories, tasting details and whiskey cocktails. An ideal companion gift for any whiskey drinker at any experience level.
Sagamore Spirit High Rye Straight Bourbon Whiskey – $49
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The first bourbon release from Baltimore’s renowned rye whiskey distillery, Sagamore, is made from a fittingly high-rye mashbill: 60% corn, 25% rye, 15% malted rye. Triple distilled, aged six years and bottled at 118 proof, it delivers cinnamon-raisin bread, dried raspberries, cocoa, clove, caramel and honeybun. It’s a balanced, rye-forward bourbon at a reasonable price.
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Tullibardine 12 Year Old Double Wood – $45
A U.S.-exclusive Highland Scotch aged in bourbon barrels and finished in first-fill sherry casks. Expect salted caramel, raspberry, dark chocolate, espresso and a buttery, sherried finish. A strong value pick for sherried scotch fans who enjoy a dessert-like profile without a high price tag or proof point.
Click here to read our review or here to buy it from Sturdyk’s.
$50-$74.99
Beam Bottle Crewneck – $55
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A simple 50/50 cotton-poly crewneck featuring four Jim Beam bottles. A soft, casual whiskey-adjacent gift option that’s perfect for fans of Beam.
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Bruichladdich The Laddie Rye 7 Year Old — $59.99
The Laddie Rye
A rare Scottish rye, distilled from Islay-grown rye (55%) and barley (45%). Aged in first-fill bourbon and virgin American oak, it balances honey, cinnamon, vanilla, baked bread and chocolate-covered walnuts. Innovative but familiar — a hybrid of American rye character and Bruichladdich’s coastal scotch influence.
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$75-$99.99
The Daily Pour Single Barrel Club – $97.99-$103.99/mo
A subscription delivering one exclusive full-sized, single-barrel bottle of whiskey per month, selected through The Daily Pour and ReserveBar. Includes monthly virtual tastings led by Wiskeyer and early access to additional picks. Plans range from monthly to six-month subscription.
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$100-$199.99
Laphroaig Càirdeas Lore Cask Strength 2025 – $110
The 2025 edition of Laphroaig Càirdeas brings intense peat, iodine, menthol, clove, cacao, espresso and tobacco. Finished in ex-bourbon, European oak, Oloroso and quarter casks, this scotch is perfect for drinkers who appreciate high-proof, high-smoke profiles.
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High West Bourye 2025 – $124.99
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The latest edition of High West’s bourbon-rye hybrid blends multiple 10-year-plus whiskeys from Utah, Indiana and Kentucky. Balanced nose of sweetness and spice, with vanilla, crème brûlée, gingerbread, cherry, plum and leather. Medium finish with cinnamon, clove and tobacco.
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Teeling x Notre Dame Irish Spirit GameDay Collection – $195
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The perfect gift if you have a Notre Dame fan or alum in your life. This limited-edition work jacket is inspired by Teeling’s Notre Dame Small Batch release. Features Irish Guard tartan, a barley wreath with championship shamrocks and design elements from Ryoko Rain. Built for fans, alumni and collectors of sports-themed whiskey gear.
Even better? Each jacket is accompanied by a special Notre Dame-themed bottle of Teeling Small Batch.
Port Charlotte SYC:01 – $149.99
This 10-year Islay single malt scotch is finished in French oak Syrah casks after initial bourbon maturation. Bottled at 54.4% ABV, it blends heavy peat with bright fruit from the Syrah influence. Expect barbecue smoke, sandalwood, mango, charred meat, vanilla, raspberry, honey and ash. A complex, layered choice for lovers of sweet peat.
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$200+
Angel’s Envy Cask Strength 10 Year Old – $249.99
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The brand’s first age-stated cask-strength bourbon is bottled at 122.6 proof and finished in port barrels. Expect plum, cherry, fig, cinnamon, caramel, strawberries, cocoa and salted caramel from this elegant, dessert-forward bourbon.
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WhistlePig PiggyBank 10-Year Rye (2025 Edition) – $299.99
WhistlePig’s annual 10-year rye returns in a gold pig-shaped decanter that pours from the rear. Bottled at 110 proof and sold in a 1-liter format, this porcine decanter is a distinctive standout on any bar — and the whiskey within is delicious.
Click here to buy it from WhistlePig.
WhistlePig The Boss Hog XII: Feather & Flame — $599.99
Finished in barrels seasoned with WhistlePig’s homemade pulque curado de cacao and chili peppers, this release explores flavors inspired by ancient Mexican beverages. Bottled between 104.8-108.4 proof and topped with a pewter stopper modeled after an Aztec-style feathered pig deity, this is a truly unique and delicious bottle that pairs spice-heavy rye whiskey with legit pepper spice. A niche, collector-focused bottle filled with layered, nuanced liquid, this is one of the best whiskeys of 2025.
Click here to read our review or here to buy it from WhistlePig.
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