11 best whisky gift sets for birthdays, anniversaries and just because

A truly great gift for the whisky lover in your life, the lucky recipient will receive 12 months’ membership to The Scotch Malt Whisky Society, plus a 70cl bottle of the Society’s limited edition single cask single malt Scotch whisky, which can be tailored to their preferences.

Membership includes access to buy the Society’s whiskies, with around 20 new bottles released each month, access to Members’ Rooms at venues in the UK, special events and more. We're sold!

Take a trip around the world with this artfully curated set of whiskies. Highlights include Glengoyne’s 12-year-old honeyed and buttery whisky with notes of coconut and coffee. Or sip on a glass of Aerolite Lyndsay for an interesting bold and smoky style.

With each wax-sealed dram hiding behind its own door, this gift is like a voyage of discovery for fans of experimentation.

This Japanese whisky gift set comes with an elegant ice bucket and tongs, which will last long after the final drop is poured.

The spirit itself is an exceptional representation of the country’s whisky — smooth and complex, with notes of caramel, oak, vanilla and coconut.

A playful take on a seriously good spirit, this set of blended Scotch whiskies showcases a range of interesting flavour profiles. From Hedonism — a smooth and mellow dram with gentle spicy notes — to the smoky and punchy Glasgow blend, it’s a clever choice for those fairly new to whisky who want to learn more.

This enjoyable 12-year-old dram is easy drinking, making it a great gift for those starting on their whisky journey.

Rich and buttery, with notes of sweet vanilla and red apple (not dissimilar to a slice of warm apple pie), this gift set also contains a pair of tumblers to get them started.

This gift pack features three classic cocktails — the old fashioned, manhattan and whisky sour — all made with warming Bulleit Bourbon. The clever kit contains two of each cocktail, and for an extra feel-good factor, Nio (which stands for “Needs Ice Only”) will plant a tree with every purchase.

All three are great, but the refreshing whisky sour stands out with its notes of pineapple — yum!

Each of these bottles contains a unique illustration that can be peeled away to reveal the story behind the dram, which is a nice touch.

Containing three larger bottles for savouring rather than sampling, we enjoyed the Wee Beastie, a hearty example of classic Islay, as well as the powerful 10-year-old, which pairs pungent smoke with a honeyed sweetness.

Packaged in a reusable tin, this unusual selection of expressions makes a great gift. For fans of peated whisky, High Voltage pairs subtle sweetness with a hefty punch of smokiness, while the smooth and easy drinking single malt has notes of sea salt and spice.

A pack of three miniatures makes the perfect small gift, and any whisky connoisseur will appreciate the multi award-winning liquid inside.

In the 12-year-old, you’ll find notes of spiced apple and poached pears, with a deliciously complex finish. Meanwhile, the peated malt offers something completely different with its well-integrated smoke. A fabulous trio for under £25.

This is a cracking little gift set, coming in at less than £15. It includes three solid Glenfiddich expressions, from the super smooth 12-year-old through to the sweeter 18-year-old. All in all, a crowd-pleasing selection of single malts that will appeal to the Glenfiddich fan.

This limited-edition release — a collaboration with BirdLife International — is presented in a copper bird feeder, so you can watch your feathered friends, whisky in hand. On the palate, you’ll find an initial sweetness, with notes of raisin, caramel and vanilla, moving to a smooth, nutty finish.