With Valentine's Day fast approaching, it's easy to fall on reliable standbys like a dozen roses and a candlelit dinner, or for the whisky lover, a favorite bottle. While all are fitting, this year, go the extra mile for that special someone who enjoys a dram with one of these whisky-centric gifts. Step out of the hours-long florist line and opt for a flower-adorned bourbon cocktail kit, or treat the whiskey lover in your life to a customized bottle with a special message on the label. Single malt scotch lovers will be head over heels with a truffle assortment infused with their favorite whiskies.
J. Mattingly 1845 Custom Bourbon Experience
Kentucky-based J. Mattingly 1845 is offering a choice of their signature double staved bourbon or rye in a customized 750ml bottle for $99.00. Send a sweet message with a fully customized label, followed by a selection from three different bottle shape options to over fifteen different bottle top wax colors. Purchase is available online or in person at the distiller. Order by February 3rd to ensure it ships to your loved one in time for Valentine's Day.
2BAR Whiskey & Spinnaker Chocolate Lovers Gift Pack
The all-female production team at 2BAR has teamed up with fellow Seattle-based chocolate company, Spinnaker, to offer a chocolate and bourbon pack. The set includes two exclusive collaborative items: a bottle of chocolate bitters perfect for a rich cocktail, and a chocolate bar marrying Maya Mountain Belize cacao with 2bar bottled in bond bourbon. A 750 ml bottle of the featured bourbon, made with local grains, is also included. This indulgent trio is available online for $82.95 (plus shipping).
Angel's Envy x East Olivia Floral Gift Set
Angel's Envy has partnered with East Olivia, a New York-based creative agency led by an all-women team, to offer a unique cocktail-focused gift set. It includes a 750 ml bottle of Angel's Envy port-finished Kentucky straight bourbon in a custom-fit ruby red gift bag. Alongside is a greeting card with a sachet of blooms chosen by East Olivia, and on the inside there's space for a personalized message. The flowers are meant to garnish an Amore Manhattan, a romantic twist on the classic cocktail, the recipe of which is also included in the set. Get the set online for $55 (in select markets).
L.A. Burdick Scotch Whisky Chocolate Assortment
Swiss-inspired chocolate brand L.A. Burdick has released the ultimate 24-piece chocolate assortment perfect for serious single malt scotch lovers. Single malt scotches Highland Park, Macallan, Balvenie, Glenfarclas, Talisker, Ardbeg, Lagavulin, and Laphroaig are blended with the chocolatier's ganaches in individual truffles to showcase their unique flavors, from sherry-matured Macallan to a peat-forward Lagavulin in a honey-laced bite. Almost all of the selection is dark chocolate, as the high cocoa chocolate pairs perfectly with a robust scotch. Available in 1lb. ($88) or 1/2 lb. ($58). Order by February 11th for delivery by Valentine's Day.
Old Fashioned Cocktail Kit
Old Fashioneds are arguably the most classic whiskey cocktail (with some competition for a Manhattan) and thankfully, one of the easiest. With this Old Fashioned cocktail kit for two from gift box label Fountain, you can play the dedicated bartender for the whiskey cocktail enthusiast in your life. Included inside is a romantic duo of 50 ml Bulleit bourbon, simple syrup, California dried oranges, bitters, and two Revolve Rocks glasses by VIski. Along with all the ingredients, a greeting card is also included in the $70.00 kit when purchased. Order now online and hold for Valentine's Day at checkout.
