Whiskey Gift Sets: Where to Buy?

Whiskey is now one of the most popular strong alcoholic beverages that can be found in any decent bar. It was first brewed in the 15th century by Irish monks, who called their invention aqua vitae or living water. Then the Scots joined in, where doctors and hairdressers were engaged in the production of whiskey. At the same time, the drink began to be sold as a medicine. And when the Scottish government tried to ban its creation by ordinary people, it had the opposite effect. Home distilleries began to spread throughout the country, and as a result, everyone had access to whiskey.

The production of whiskey became possible thanks to the invention of the distillation process. The result was ethyl alcohol purified from harmful impurities. However, the Irish monks were not the pioneers of this process. This honor belongs to the Greek alchemists, at least, it is their works on this topic - the oldest of those that have come down to us. Information about obtaining the distillate is available to Avicenna and other Arab authors. According to one version, it was they who taught Christian monks how to extract aqua vitae. And according to a widespread legend, Saint Patrick brought with him to Ireland not only the light of Christ, but also the secret of whiskey making, which made it easier for him to convert these lands to faith in the one God.

XNowadays, whiskey production is organized all over the Earth, from Australia to Taiwan, the classic varieties are still Scottish and Irish. The former are usually made from malt and barley, the latter from malt and rye. Scottish varieties are also distinguished by a smoky taste that can be felt during tasting. It occurs due to the peat on which the drink is prepared. Irish whiskey is distilled three times to achieve its unique softness. We should also mention bourbon, a type of whiskey that in North American countries is usually made from corn.

All types of this strong drink can be divided into two main groups: malt and grain whiskey. The latter is produced using any type of grain, but since it is not in itself, it is used when creating blends. Single malts, as the name suggests, are those that are made using a single malt and only that malt. Other types of whiskey are a blend of different single malts. Another option – when mixing malt and grain options, such whiskeys include the popular Jameson.

Whiskey gift sets

Scotland and Ireland, and then the United States of America, where a large number of residents of the first two countries moved at one time, have a fairly long-standing culture of drinking whiskey. This inevitably led to the appearance of a large number of accessories associated with this drink. The first, of course, were various types of decanters and sets of whiskey dishes, then something similar to wine decanters and even later - devices for cooling aqua vitae. The choice of whiskey dishes depends primarily on the type you prefer.
A set of whiskey glasses - this is probably the first association that comes to mind when you plan to give a gift to your friend - a subtle connoisseur of single malt Scottish or American bourbon. The choice of glasses depends on which variety the person to whom your gift is intended prefers. For example, when tasting Irish and Scotch whiskey, smell plays a big role, so it is important to taste it from glasses with a narrow neck to retain the aroma in the vessel as much as possible. If it is a bourbon, when using which the sense of smell does not play such a role, then glasses or goblets with an expanded upper part are taken so that the aroma evaporates freely.
 

In addition to sets of whiskey glasses, decanters are often given as gifts. This is a special device designed to improve the taste of wine. Young wines are saturated with oxygen using a decanter to reveal their taste, and aged wines achieve the same effect by separating the accumulated sediment. But some other drinks, such as whiskey and cognac, are also poured into a decanter. For some varieties, this has no practical benefit; it is purely an aesthetic moment. But for some types of whiskey, such as single malt Scotch, a decanter helps to further reveal its taste and aroma.

Another popular accessory for better whiskey consumption, which is often included in various gift sets - these are stones for cooling drinks. They solve a problem that took several centuries to solve. Ice is usually not added to classic whiskey, but it is added to American whiskey to dilute its taste. But the ice melted quickly, and there was too much water in the whiskey glass. This task was solved by the native of the USA Andrew Hellman, who spied the idea of ​​stones from his Swedish grandfather. The Scandinavians used them to maintain the hot temperature of the dish, Hellman also used stones to cool whiskey. Now they are made not only from a special stone, but also often from steel because it keeps the required low temperature well. A set of whiskey stones is now widespread due to their compactness and practical value.

Since there are enough lovers of elite spirits in our country, giving them a suitable whisky gift set is an ideal option. This way you will demonstrate that you know the tastes of this person, what they like, and therefore show your warm attitude towards them. You will find a wide range of whiskey sets with or without stones in the Fama online store from well-known premium world brands. This guarantees both good quality and a pleasant design of the gift.

The famous strong drink created in Ireland has long become one of the most popular types of strong alcohol. Surely, there are many of its fans among your friends. Therefore, any gift that emphasizes your respect for your friend's tastes, whether it's a crystal whiskey set or a decanter, will not go unnoticed and will strengthen your friendship.