The best Christmas gifts for whisky lovers

From Chivas

Fashion house Balmain and Scotch whisky maker Chivas have come together to create a limited-edition collection. Look forward to a 15-year-old blended scotch, with rich and fruity notes of cinnamon and butterscotch, bottled within a sleek packaging designed in partnership with Balmain creative director Olivier Rousteing. While the first drop, a gold bottle adorned in sleek metallic sheen and chains, is not for sale, the second drop is available for purchase. A nod to the fashion house’s iconic silhouette, expect a cool packaging with symmetrical designs of chains and belts inspired by its recent collections. 

From winesnspirits.sg

Aged to taste and not time, a Maker’s Mark bottle promises a smooth and subtle bourbon whisky that’s perfect for a cosy Christmas night. To make your gift extra special, get your gift bottle stamped with your giftee’s name front and centre. Couple with the iconic dripping red wax seal and personalised hand-cut label, this bottle makes for a sophisticated gift they’ll never forget. Get yours from winesnspirits.sg and LazMall from December 6 to 22, or at Cold Storage Great World City and Jelita outlets from December 6 to 26. 

From Compedium

The first made-in-Singapore single grain whiskey deserves a spot on any enthusiast’s home bar. Compendium, a local distillery, has recently launched this local expression, made using a familiar Asian pantry staple: Hom Mali grains. Rice, sourced from Thailand, is used to create a rich, copper-hued spirit, bursting with flavours of dark fruit and vanilla oak. 

From EC Proof

A whisky a day will certainly keep the festive spirit high. This curated bundle from EC Proof brings together 12 wax-sealed 30ml drams of fine Scotch – ranging from single to blended malts. Countdown to Christmas with options that include Wolfburn Aurora Single Malt, Starward Solera, and more.

From The 1855 Bottle Shop

Orkney-based distillery Highland Park has launched its new 15 Year Old single malt Scotch in Singapore. First-fill European oak sherry seasoned casks lend a warm, spicy aroma, while first-fill American oak sherry seasoned casks infuse sweet notes of vanilla. The 44 percent ABV whisky is then bottled in tactile ceramic packaging, embossed with designs that draw reference from ancient earthenware vessels.

From iShopChangi

The 181-year-old Speyside distillery launches a brand new expression: The Glen Grant 15 Years Old single malt scotch. Matured in first-fill ex-bourbon casks, then enhanced by non-chill filtration, the resulting amber liquid comes suffused with alluring notes of citrus and toffee. A nutty finish leaves the palate craving for more. Gift a bottle, or sip it by the dram at various restaurants and bars including Dragon Chamber, Public House, and more.