CHRISTMAS GIFTING
Society gift ideas for the festive season
This year we’re celebrating the spirit of the season with gifts that are all about spending time together and sharing the magic of feel-good flavours. Mads Schmoll wraps up nine fantastic gift ideas to inspire and delight
THE FLAVOUR FANATIC
Whether it’s craft beer or cocktails, this person knows their way around a bar and can make an Old Fashioned that is utterly perfect. Choose whiskies that offer spicy and rye-like notes or go for a Society Single Cask Spirit such as rum, cognac or gin, for a new spin on a familiar spirit. Our sister brand J.G. Thomson offers award-winning small-batch blended malt Scotch whisky and spirits. Gifts: Single Cask Spirits, advent calendar, J.G. Thomson Flavour profiles: Spicy & Dry; Peated
THE HOST WITH THE MOST
They throw soirees with aplomb, offering magical nights of food, wine and great chat. What to bring to the Christmas catch-up? Use the filter on our website to find them a whisky from an ex-wine, ex-port or sherry-cask. Pair it with a selection of cheeses and get everyone talking. Flavour profiles: Deep, Rich & Dried Fruits; Sweet, Fruity & Mellow; Spicy & Sweet
THE WEEKEND WANDERER
At weekends they wild camp and hill walk. Even in the coldest of weather, they are happiest wandering through forests and celebrating the end of the day with a dram or two. Go for flavours that remind them of their adventures or try a Society hipflask or SMWS beanie hat. Gifts: Society hipflask, SMWS beanie hat Flavour profiles: Oily & Coastal; Heavily Peated; Juicy, Oak & Vanilla
THE SOCIETY SUPERFAN
If they don’t already have a Society jacket, or SMWS bobble hat, this is the year! When it comes to whisky, give our Dram-Cierge a call to pick the perfect bottle for them. Or use our website filter to find an experimental or unusual cask type that is sure to surprise and delight. Gifts: Society jacket, SMWS bobble hat, SMWS polo shirt, Society beanie hat, Society hipflask Flavour profiles: Lightly Peated; Juicy, Oak & Vanilla; Spicy & Sweet
THE CHEF
Whether they’re grilling, cooking or baking, they are most excited when talking about food. Choose whiskies that echo their passions, with big meaty flavours for the grill masters, sweetness and spice for the star bakers and salty-sweet or bold fruity notes for the chef. Flavour profiles: Lightly Peated; Spicy & Sweet; Sweet, Fruity & Mellow; Oily & Coastal
THE WHISKY LOVER
They love their whisky but are new to the Society. Start them off with a whisky flight in our Members’ Rooms, or go for Membership with a bottle. If they are already a member, treat them to an early Christmas present with our Advent calendar and let them explore our flavour profiles. Gifts: Maiden Voyage Whisky Flight & Bar meal, Membership and bottle, Advent calendar Flavour profiles: Light & Delicate; Sweet, Fruity & Mellow; Young & Spritely
THE ONE THAT IS ALL TOGETHER UNIQUE
The special person at the top of your list. Raise a glass to their excellence with whiskies that are powerful, deep and full of riches. If you would rather let them choose, go for one of the monetary vouchers from our Members’ Rooms. They can spend on bottles, food or drink on their next visit. Gifts: Members’ Room Monetary value gift voucher Flavour profiles: Old & Dignified; Peated; Deep Rich & Dried Fruits
THE GROUP GIFT
Instead of doing individual gifts, you’re sharing good food and drink and great company. Our whisky pairs and trios are dreamy offerings with a mix of contrasting flavour profiles so that there’s truly a whisky for everyone to enjoy over the festive period. Book a meal or private tasting at our Members’ Rooms and celebrate together. Gifts: Whisky pair, Whisky trio, Members’ Room meal, Members’ Room private tasting (from six people) Flavour profiles: Spicy & Sweet; Oily & Coastal; Young & Spritely; Peated
FOR THE STOCKING FILLER
You’re looking for something small but perfectly formed and whisky-themed. Our Christmas selection box offers five hand-selected drams from our annual Gathering event (with an optional tasting to watch with it). Or head to our Members’ Rooms for notepads, glasses, pipettes, and more. Gifts: Christmas selection box Flavour profiles: All