Shopping for gifts for the whiskey lovers in your life, but don’t know where to start? Then here is the holiday gift guide just for you! Choose from essential additions to their home bar, cute glassware and nifty gadgets to help them level up their cocktail game.

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The Best Gifts for Bourbon Lovers
Who is the hard person to buy for on your list? Whiskey lovers might be the easiest folks to shop for. I mean, I’m just saying.
I’m married to one — and I am one myself! It wouldn’t be a holiday or birthday at our house without some bourbon-related gift. You can give me cocktail cookbooks and glassware for every birthday and holiday, and I’ll be very happy. (I will also not say no to a bottle of bourbon, whether it’s unique or one of my favorites.)
Below I’ve pulled together my favorite gifts for whiskey lovers. From insulated glassware to gadgets like cocktail smokers and ice molds, there’s something for every bourbon drinker on your list.
A bottle of whiskey

This should go without saying, but a bottle of whiskey is always welcome if you’re a whiskey lover! Get their fave or pick up something special, like a more expensive bottle, an infused whiskey or a bourbon from your local distillery or your travels. Wrap bottles in these cute, re-usable fabric bottle gift bags, add a bow and call it a day! They will love it.
Chilling whiskey glasses

Some whiskeys are best cold, but no whiskey tastes good when it’s been diluted with ice. These chilling whiskey glasses keep the whiskey cold, but not your hands, without any need for extra ice.
Whiskey infusion kit

Give your whiskey lover the gift of infusing their own whiskey with new flavors. This whiskey infusion kit comes with two bottles to use and tons of options for infusions so they can be as creative as they like. But of course, they can use their own bottles if they want to make more at once — and they can use other spirits besides whiskey.
Prefer to DIY? You could also gift a homemade cocktail infusion kit for a similar but less expensive option.
Cocktail subscription

monthly cocktail subscription kit
Buy Now →A monthly cocktail subscription kit from Shaker & Spoon makes a great gift. I can attest to this because someone gave one to me once! It was so much fun to make new-to-me cocktails and try new ingredients, and I highly recommend the experience.
Bartesian

For the busy whiskey lover, a Bartesian cocktail maker is the ultimate gift. You can make cocktails in a jiffy with your favorite bourbon thanks to the pre-mixed cocktail pods. Plus, it’s a fun party trick — instant drinks with no shaking required!
Whiskey wedge glass

With whiskey, you want as little dilution as possible from ice. Corkcicle’s Whiskey Wedge glass includes an ice mold that freezes the ice into a neat wedge. Once frozen, you can pour in your whiskey. With less surface area than a regular cube, it won’t melt as quickly! Win-win.
Wooden drinking glass

Wood transfers heat differently than glass, so this wooden drinking glass from Oaksip is a great gift because it can keep whiskey from getting too warm. Plus, your nose will take on the aroma of oak when you sip, as though you were drinking straight from the barrel. Perfect for the person who prefers their whiskey neat!
Luxardo cherries

If your whiskey lover adores an old-fashioned cocktail or manhattan every so often, they are going to need some cherries. Upgrade them to Luxardo cherries, the crème-de-la-crème of cocktail cherries. (IMO.)
Whiskey stones

Another option for people who like their whiskey neat but still cold is a set of whiskey stones. When kept in the freezer, these rocks get as cold as ice but you don’t have to sacrifice your love for pure whiskey.
Bourbon candle

This Fireside Bourbon candle is a delightful way to enjoy the aroma and fragrance of a good glass of whiskey without having to open a bottle. It will set the mood for a cozy night in with a bourbon hot toddy.
Oak barrel bourbon soap

No one will complain about getting soap in their stocking when it’s this oak barrel bourbon soap. It smells absolutely amazing and they will feel pampered and appreciated.
Bourbon honey

Cloister Honey is made local to me here in Charlotte, N.C. but their amazing bourbon honey can be shipped to your door. It’d be lovely in a honey old-fashioned.
Bitters set

This bitters set from Scrappy’s Bitters offers a range of flavors, allowing home bartenders to experiment with and enhance any drink.
Maple bacon cocktail rimmer

This maple bacon cocktail rimmer from Barrell Roll adds a savory-sweet flavor to drinks, ideal for smoky or bourbon cocktails. They have other flavors if you like options!
Cocktail smoker

A cocktail smoker kit lets home bartenders add smoky aromas to cocktails, ideal for enhancing bourbon and whiskey drinks. They can make a craft cocktail bar-level smoked old-fashioned anytime.
Bartending set

This complete bar set from A Bar Above is my favorite. It’s a basic bartending set that includes all the essential tools and then some, making it a great choice for both beginners and seasoned home bartenders.
Bitters bottle

A bitters bottle is a stylish addition to your cocktail lover’s bar setup, and functional too, as they can add their favorite flavors of bitters.
Clear ice maker

This clear ice maker makes perfectly transparent ice, ideal for sipping cocktails as it melts slowly without dilution. If your whiskey lover doesn’t have one of these yet, get them one now! It’s one of the best gifts for whiskey lovers that they probably don’t have yet.
Cocktail aging barrel

The cocktail aging barrel lets enthusiasts add complexity to cocktails by aging them, perfect for spirit-forward drinks.
Ice designer

The ice designer imprints unique, show-stopping and artistic ice shapes onto ice cubes, adding flair and sophistication to all your drinks. It’s one of the best gifts for whiskey lovers right now — I absolutely love showing mine off to my friends!
Mixing glass

A sturdy mixing glass is an essential tool for stirred cocktails like a maple manhattan. This adorable checkered mixing glass brings a little extra style to their home bar.
Monogrammed ice tray

A monogrammed ice tray creates custom, stylish ice cubes, adding a personalized touch to any cocktail.
Travel cocktail kits

Travel cocktail kits come with everything needed to mix cocktails on the go, making them a great gift for jet-setting cocktail fans. You can get one as a gift for every whiskey lover on your list!
Whiskey decanter

A whiskey decanter adds sophistication to any home bar, preserving and presenting spirits beautifully. And they’re not just for whiskey: Use them for any spirit such as gin, rum, vodka or gin.
Map old-fashioned glasses

Personalized map old-fashioned glasses are a lovely way to liven up their bar cart. They’ll think of you and the memories made in each location on the glasses. You can customize them with maps of different cities around the world. A few ideas: their college town, their hometown, where they met their partner or a favorite trip.
Nature-themed rocks glasses

For the whiskey lover who enjoys the great outdoors, these beautiful nature-themed rocks glasses would make a stunning addition to their bar cart.
Bourbon cherries

Bourbon cherries from Woodford Reserve bring sophistication and layers of flavor to their favorite cocktails. Cherries are one of the quintessential gifts for whiskey lovers — they always need a back-up jar for when they inevitably run out!
Vanilla bourbon candle

For a stocking stuffer, throw in a vanilla bourbon soy candle. These mini candles are the perfect whiskey-themed gift for anyone who loves the ambiance of candles and the sweet smell of whiskey.
Other whiskey gift ideas
There are tons more great gifts for a bourbon lover! The fact that I can make an entire list especially for whiskey and bourbon lovers should tell you there is plenty out there. Consider one of these items instead of or in addition to the ideas here.
- bottles of bourbon
- cocktail cookbooks
- unique flavors of bitters
- cocktail napkins
- a tour at a local distillery
- a trip to the bourbon trail in Kentucky
- a gift card to a restaurant with great craft cocktails
You can have so much fun picking out something for your favorite bourbon lover! Perhaps they even like to cook with bourbon — you could make them a meal or treat like bourbon balls made with their favorite whiskey. Home cooking is always a gift!
But if you’re still stuck on what to buy your bourbon lover, you can also check out this list of gifts for the foodie or these gifts for the gifts for the cocktail lover.
Let me know in the comments what you end up getting your bourbon lover!
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