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In any field, there are formal and unwritten rules that you might not even realize until you delve into the subject. It's so difficult to imagine all the nuances and rituals associated with alcoholic beverages if you're not a connoisseur yourself. If you dream of pleasing a whiskey lover and have no idea what to give as a gift besides the drink itself, we have prepared a short guide to the most important whiskey accessories for you.
Decanters
First The contact with the whiskey after opening the bottle is through the glass, so it receives the most attention. Like wine, whiskey can benefit from the use of a decanter to reveal its flavors and aromas. But more often than not, a whiskey decanter serves for aesthetic purposes - a heavy crystal decanter looks luxurious in a home bar or on a table. Most such decanters are made in the form of a square bottle made of thick glass and a massive cork. But there are also more original designs – a decanter in the shape of a ball, for example, mounted on a wooden stand.
You can only proceed to drinking whiskey with good glasses. The "official" glass for this drink is considered Glencairn – a special glass for whiskey on a small stem, with a wide base and a narrowing at the top. This shape allows to enjoy the aromas and flavors of whisky to the fullest. An alternative would be a tumbler – a classic glass with a thick, heavy bottom. It is pleasant to hold in your hands, the thickness of the glass allows you to slightly heat the liquid with the warmth of your hands to enhance the aromas, but not too much. In addition, this glass is suitable for serving most classic whiskey cocktails such as Old Fashion or Whiskey Sour.
When choosing a gift from this category, it is convenient to buy a whisky set right away– Sets of decanters and glasses in a single style are available from most leading brands. Complete such a set with a bottle of expensive whiskey and you have every chance of becoming the author of the best gift.
The Science of Proper Cooling
Among accessories for whiskey lovers ice holds a special place. Of course, we don't advise you to give someone a piece of frozen water, but it's still worth figuring out how to cool this drink. First, let's define the theory - In most cases, whiskey is drunk with ice not so much for cooling, but for diluting the strong alcohol with melt water.
Of course, any passionate whisky fan will say that it is best to drink it neat. But who are we to forbid you to follow your own taste in this. If your goal is to soften the taste - try adding a few drops of water until you reach the ideal feel. And if you still want to add ice, you should use large ice cubes that will cool the contents of the glass, but will not make the whiskey watery due to rapid melting. Special molds for freezing water of this shape will delight true connoisseurs of the culture of drinking alcohol. But inventive people have invented special cubes just for cooling whiskey without diluting it with water. Made of metal or special types of stone, such cubes simply need to be taken out of the freezer and placed in a glass. Your drink will be cool without a single drop of liquid. In addition, it is ecological and very simple.
Unusual accessories for whiskey
Dishes can be a bad gift option for a passionate whiskey fan who already has the basic necessary accessories. Creativity and a fresh perspective will come to the rescue here.
Whiskey lovers tend to be skeptical of other drinks and sweet cocktails. And it's easy to satisfy such pickiness by giving a set of professional, high-quality accessories for making cocktails with a set of bitters, liqueurs, and other classic bar menu ingredients. Such a gift will emphasize your knowledge of the principles that are important to the recipient, and will create an occasion to get acquainted with a new hobby.
The seemingly banal idea of giving a book as a gift will take on new colors if it is an encyclopedia of whiskey or a book about prominent historical figures who are lovers of this drink. A warm gift for a loved one who will definitely be delighted with such attention.
For more impressive gifts, you can pay attention to other alcoholic whisky accessories as a gift. For example, a tabletop bar hidden in a globe in vintage style. Such an item will decorate your office or living room and will delight the eye for many years to come.
So when choosing a gift for a whiskey lover, you should first assess the level of your friend's passion in order to choose original and useful accessories. By giving professional serving or cooling utensils, or themed items such as books and mini-bars, you will definitely make your loved one happy.
