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When it comes to enjoying whiskey, there is much more at play than the beverage itself. Whiskey drinking is a cultivated experience that is influenced by a wide range of factors, including everything from the whiskey’s scent and temperature to the feeling you get pouring it into the perfect glass from a finely-crafted decanter. Whiskey accessories make the perfect gift, giving the whiskey drinker in your life (or yourself) the best experience possible.
Unlike wine, whiskey does not need time to “breath” and increase its exposure to oxygen. Therefore, what decanters offer is purely a feeling of luxury. They mark the act of pouring a glass as a special occasion and add stylish appeal to a home bar or bar cart. The best decanter gift sets will also include matching glasses. Determining the best set will largely depend on matters of personal aesthetics: bold or classic.
Smaller, yet just as beneficial, gift set options include artistically crafted sets of glassware as stand-alone items, or as a package with whiskey stones. High-quality whiskey glasses help you “nose” or smell your whiskey, which enhances the flavors you taste. Meanwhile, whiskey stones – which are reusable stones that are kept frozen – keep your whiskey chilled without diluting it.
While gifting whiskey itself can be difficult due to each person’s individual palate preferences, these gift sets can please even the pickiest whiskey connoisseur. You might even want one for yourself.
