Well, it is that time of year again when everyone who has a bourbon drinker in their life dreads… the holiday gift-giving time. We enthusiasts are often overzealous and pompous when it comes to giving and receiving gifts related to bourbon, whiskey, and scotch. Sometimes, we even start our blogs a year ago with a rant on gift giving that could be considered rude or ungrateful to some (You know who you are, and I apologize for that). If you are curious about my rant from last year, it can be found HERE.
Now having over a year of writing under my belt again, I thought rather than being that jackass again, I would spend the time and research to help guide others in the right direction. Below you will find three categories revolving around books, clubs, and bourbon items along with a list of bourbon, whiskey, and scotch. Now please keep in mind, when shopping for the bourbon drinker in your life, this is a personal journey for them and they might already have many of these items or bottles.
Please, do not be afraid to ask them what they think about the below items or a particular bottle on the list. As you might be surprised that they will gladly talk your ear off about it and probably even tell you if they have that item or bottle. Hopefully, this year’s list will help you find holiday gifts for the bourbon drinker in your life; and if not, then it’s my opinion that they do not deserve you as a friend, companion, spouse, or lover. Happy Holidays All!
Bourbon Books and Magazines
- Bourbon Curious by Fred Minnick
- The Whiskey Dictionary by Ian Wisniewski
- Tasting Whiskey by Lew Bryson
- American History Through a Whiskey Glass by Harris Cooper Ph.D.
- Bourbon+ Magazine
- American Whiskey Magazine
- Whiskey Advocate Magazine
- Whiskey Magazine
Bourbon Clubs and Advent Calendars
- Flaviar Fine Spirits & Whiskey Club
- Blind Barrels
- Scotch Malt Whiskey Society America
- Shaker & Spoon
- Drinks by the Dram Advent Calendars
For more information on Bourbon and Whiskey Advent Calendars, please visit THIS previous blog post.
Bourbon Accessories & Miscellaneous Items
Elusive Special Bottles of Bourbon
It is always a gamble to purchase a bottle of bourbon for an enthusiast. But if you are willing to take that gamble, here is a list of some well-known but hard to find and some well-known and easier to find bourbons, whiskies, and scotches. Now please keep in mind that these bottles might not be for every bourbon lover, but if any of these bottles are not on her or his shelf, they should be! Below I have included an average National MSRP (NMSRP), and what I believe to currently be a Fair Purchase Price (FFP) in 2022.
Well-Known But Harder to Find
- Blanton’s (NMSRP $57/FFP $85)
- EH Taylor Single Barrel (NMSRP $63/FFP $109)
- Elijah Craig Barrel Proof (NMSRP $65/FFP $90)
- Four Gate Whiskey (NMSRP $199/FFP $220)
- Glenrothes 18 Year Old (NMSRP $159/FFP $170)
- Knob Creek 15 (NMSRP $140/FFP $189) or Knob Creek 18 (NMSRP $160/FFP $200)
- Lagavulin Offerman Edition (NMSRP $85/FFP $99)
- Redbreast 21 (NMSRP $335/FFP $350)
- Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Old (NMSRP $69/FFP $125)
- Weller 107 Antique (NMSRP $49/FFP $99)
- Woodford Reserve Batch Proof (NMSRP $129/FFP $159)
Well-Known And Easier to Find
- Bardstown Discovery 6, 7, 8, or 9 (NMSRP $129/FFP $140)
- Eagle Rare (NMSRP $29/FFP $50)
- EH Taylor Small Batch (NMSRP $59/FFP $79)
- Johnnie Walker Blue (NMSRP $175/FFP $220)
- Knob Creek 12 (NMSRP $60/FFP $80)
- Lagavulin 16 (NMSRP $99/FFP $120)
- Penelope Architect (NMSRP $60/FFP $70)
- Redbreast Cask Strength (NMSRP $79/FFP $99)
- Redwood Empire Emerald Giant (NMSRP $40/FFP $45)
- Sagamore Rye Rum Finish (NMSRP $69/FFP $75)
- Weller Special Reserve (NMSRP $39/FFP $59)
Please remember, drinking bourbon is a personal adventure, so do not be afraid to drink it neat, with ice, or add some water. It’s your bourbon, you bought it, and you should enjoy it how you want to enjoy it!
Cheers! Prost! Sláinte!
Bourbon Bossman
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