The Whisky Lover’s Guide to Unusual & Unique Whisky Gifts 2023

Whiskey Barrel Wood Rings

RingsByPristine (Etsy Star Seller) handmake beautifully finished rings in various styles using materials such as former whisky barrels, antler, ceramic and tungsten. They are made in the USA with worldwide shipping available. Returns & exchanges are accepted, so you can't go wrong on sizes. These stunning rings come housed in a handmade Olivewood keepsake ring box.

Steampunk Whiskey Dispensers and Lamps

RusticDesignTR's handmade metal whisky dispensers are like nothing we've seen before. These steampunk figurines have an outstanding life-like quality and would be a key talking point in any bar. The functionality of the dispensers (for any spirit or wine) and lamps makes them a great utility in the home. Made in Turkey, worldwide shipping is available. Returns & exchanges are accepted.

Whisky Watches

Designed and crafted in Scotland, FiODH's watches are made from reclaimed whisky casks (top case), the finest Quartz Swiss movements, and handmade Scottish Muirhead Leather wrist bands hand-stitched in Scotland. You will struggle to find anything more unique and Scottish for Scotch whisky fans than FiODH watches. FiODH has done several collaborations (most recently with Glenfiddich), and customised watches are available. Worldwide shipping and returns & exchanges are accepted.

Jerry Can Mini-Bar

These retrofitted jerry can mini bars are customisable with engraved glassware and an inner timber door panel to make the perfect unusual whisky gift. Each jerry can mini bar includes three tumbler glasses, a lockable door (with two keys), vintage stained premium pine wood racks, and a can rack dispenser with five standard-size soda/premix/RTD slots. The central section will store your gift recipient's favourite bottle of spirits (3.75" wide, 3.75" deep) up to 1 litre. Handmade in Ireland, shipping to the UK, USA and Australia.

Smoked Cocktail Gift Set and Glasses

Perfect for adding a little smoke and flare to your whiskey or whiskey cocktail - this unique smokin' bourbon gift set kit comes with a Copper-toned Culinary Mini Torch for charring the included Whiskey Barrel Wood Stave segment, upon which you upturn the included Rocks Glasses (2) to add a smoke element to your favourite drink.

Norlan Whiskey Glasses

There are now several knock-offs on the market, but Norlan were the ORIGINAL double-walled whisky glass and is a stark contrast to the more traditional Glencairn. The Norlan Glass is purposefully designed to capture whisky's unique aromatics and flavours, and the double-walled construction enhances the intensity of the colour of your spirit. Whether you're looking to gift a whiskey or whisky drinker, the Norlan is an unusual glass for enjoying a dram however you want to spell it.

Whisky Nosing Kit | Aroma Academy

A Nosing Aroma Kit designed explicitly for whisky by the Aroma Academy Scotland. The kit (available as a 12 and 24 sensory sample kit) and accompanying guide booklet will dramatically increase your whisky nosing and tasting knowledge by introducing a series of crucial reference aromas found in whisky, improving your nosing terminology/vocabulary, and explaining the nosing and tasting process. 

Boon Grass - Glencairn Dryer

I almost didn't include this item because it is SO unusual. However, it is one of my favourite whisk-related accessories, as it has saved my glassware more than a few times! Boon Grass is meant for drying baby bottles. I initially saw a new parent post their baby bottles drying next to their Glencairn glasses on their Boon Grass, and the Glencairn glasses were drying neatly without risk of falling over. We've had Boon Grass for two years, and it's the best (and probably cheapest!) whisky-related investment we've made. The plastic fingers support the glassware, minimising the risk that we'll accidentally break them, and the drip tray means you can stick it anywhere without puddles of water everywhere. Boon Grass is also fabulous for drying wine glasses, especially awkward (i.e. expensive) fine-stemmed ware that usually doesn't fit in a dishwasher. A very unusual and very useful gift for a whisky or wine lover.

Engraved Whiskey Flight Board

GrainAndOak's (Etsy) handmade whisky flight boards are made from reclaimed Bourbon whiskey barrel staves. Personalise your gift with engraving (design of your choice) on the board and on the (optional) Glencairn glassware. Made in North Carolina, USA. World wide shipping is available.

Personalised Whiskey Decanter

GrainAndOak (see Engraved Whisky Flight above) also sell personalised whiskey decanters and tumblers. The decanter capacity is 25 oz / 750 mL and the whiskey glasses are 9 oz / 270 mL tumblers. Your choice of design, made in North Carolina, USA. World wide shipping is available.

Customised Barrel Staves

WoodWorkWarriors (Etsy) specialise in engraving the location coordinates (GPS) of your choice onto reclaimed whiskey barrel staves. Choose a favourite region (Louisville, KY | Islay, Scotland) or something a little more specific, like the exact location and name of a favourite distillery. Made in Kentucky, and shipping is available in the USA and UK only.

Whiskey and Cigar Tray

These elegant, cigar and whiskey trays by are handcrafted with FSC certified white oak and can be custom engraved. Designed with two sections - one for your whisky glass and one for your cigar and ash. The 3" x 3" glass holder conveniently fits square and round whisky glasses, and it can be personalized to make it more special. Made in the USA with worldwide shipping available.

Bourbon and American Whiskey Advent Calendar

The Bourbon and American Whiskey Advent calendar contains 24 x 3cl (30ml) wax-sealed drams including: Balcones Baby Blue Corn, Basil Hayden's Kentucky Straight Bourbon, Bulleit Bourbon 10, Four Roses Small Batch Select, Maker's Mark 46, Michter's US*1 (Rye and Bourbon), Redwood Empire (x3), Westward Whiskey and Whistle Pig 10yo. Full list available on Master of Malt website.

Japanese Whisky Advent Calendar

The Japanese Whiskey Advent calendar contains 24 x 3cl (30ml) wax-sealed drams including: Chita Single Grain, Hibiki Japanese Harmony, Miyagikyo Single Malt, Mars Shinshu (x3), Nikka (x3), The Kurayoshi (x2), White Oak (x3), Yamazaki 12 Year Old, Yoichi Single Malt. Full list available on Master of Malt website. Advent box is available in 2 different designs.

Flaviar Advent Calendar 2023

The Flaviar Advent Calendar includes: 24 x 50 ml (1.7 oz) top-shelf world whiskey samples, 2 Flaviar exclusive Glencairn glasses, a tasting journal with printed information about each of the whiskies, and a FREE 1-year Flaviar Base Membership.

Get in early as these sold out by October last year. Pre-orders now available. Available in the UK, EU and most of the USA.

Boutique-y Whisky 12 Dram Collection

That Boutique-y Whisky Company and Drinks by the Dram have teamed up to create a stunning present for whisky fans: That Boutique-y Whisky Company's 12 Dram Collection set. Behind each of its 12 windows awaits a different 30ml wax-sealed dram from That Boutique-y Whisky Company's fabulous selection. Perfect for enjoying some terrific treats with friends or quietly enjoying them all on one's own. Full list available on Master of Malt website.