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. Gifts: Single Cask Spirits Flavour profiles: Spicy & Dry; Peated; Rum; Cognac
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? Browse 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
On weekends they escape to the mountains. Even in the coldest of weather they are happiest outside and celebrate the end of the day with a dram or two. Go for flavours that remind them of their adventures or try a Society hip flask. Gifts: Society hip flask Flavour profiles: Oily & Coastal; Heavily Peated; Juicy, Oak & Vanilla
THE SOCIETY SUPERFAN
They buy the bottles, they go to the tastings, now how about some swag! The SMWS Accessories page on our website has some ideas, but with winter's arrival, a bobble hat is just the ticket! Gifts: SMWS bobble hat, Society hip flask 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; Deep, Rich & Dried Fruits ; Oily & Coastal
THE WHISKY LOVER
They love their whisky and are constantly exploring new flavours. Our Welcome Kit is a great introduction to the Society, with 3 x 100ml bottles, 2 glasses, a water jug, a notebook and tasting mat, this is sure to help them on their flavour journey. Gifts: Membership including Welcome Kit; Membership including SMWS Bottle 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. There is 1 bottle left in Canada of our Vaults Collection Cask 12.63 "Opulent Fruit Salad" - it'll be the best gift under the tree. Gifts: Vaults Collection Flavour profiles: Old & Dignified
THE GROUP GIFT
Instead of doing individual gifts, you’re sharing good food and drink and great company. Contact us or any of our partner retail stores to inquire about a private tasting for you and your whisky-loving friends. Gifts: Private tastings; gift cards at our partner retailers Flavour profiles: Spicy & Sweet; Oily & Coastal; Young & Spritely; Peated
FOR THE STOCKING STUFFER
You’re looking for something small but perfectly formed and whisky-themed. Our SMWS branded accessories like glasses, water jugs, hats and hip flasks will tuck nicely into those stockings hung by the fire. Or slip in a wee bottle of Cask No. 72.65 "Winter comforts" Gifts: SMWS branded accessories; 100ml bottle of Cask No. 72.65 "Winter Comforts" Flavour profiles: All