A bottle of whisky is never an unappreciated gift. Whether for someone new to the spirit or a whisky aficionado, a good bottle always achieves a smile. But with so many types of whisky available, it can be difficult choosing the right expression.

Here we share the best whiskies to gift your loved ones for every occasion.

For the entertainer

The Glenlivet 12 Year Old is a must for any drinks cabinet. Smooth, complex, fruity and sophisticated, this is a first-class whisky made for entertaining. Perfect for the cocktail makers, dinner hostesses and the friend whose house you always end up at for spontaneous drinks.

Inspire your giftee to get shaking and mixing by adding a few key cocktail ingredients to your present. Angostura Bitters for a twist on an Old Fashioned, spices for a Hot Toddy and tea leaves for infused drinks such as this Oolong tea cocktail. There’s plenty of inspiration in our whisky cocktail collection.

For whisky beginners 

Introduce your loved one to the world of whisky with our signature single malt scotch. The Glenlivet Founder’s Reserve is our tribute to the man who started it all. Our founder, George Smith, first distilled whisky over 200 years ago, using time-honoured distillation methods we still practise today.

Sweet, creamy and recognisably smooth, this bottle is a safe bet for those new to whisky and is a great choice for those who like to mix their drinks. Share your passion with The Glenlivet Founder’s Reserve.

For a guaranteed pleaser

You can’t go wrong with The Glenlivet 18 Year Old, a whisky that has won more awards than any other expression. Aged for 18 years, this single malt combines first and second-fill American oak and ex-sherry oak casks to achieve a fruity, spiced flavour that’s both rich and balanced. Just make sure your giftee doesn’t leave it to get dusty. This whisky is made for drinking, no matter the occasion.

For a special occasion

We have plenty of exceptional whiskies to choose from at The Glenlivet. But if you want to show a loved one just how much you care, take your pick from our Luxury Whisky Collection.

We recommend The Glenlivet 21 Year Old, a triple cask whisky with a warm, intricate palate. Finished in Oloroso Sherry, Tronçais Oak Cognac and Vintage Colheita Port casks, this scotch is long, rich and warming. With notes of juicy peaches, spiced cinnamon and fragrant nutmeg. 

For the whisky collector

Some whiskies are meant for casual drinking. Others are best saved for a more fitting occasion. Our collection of limited edition whiskies are the latter. These expressions capture The Glenlivet’s signature style in a unique way, often using rare casks or being aged for decades to produce a higher quality spirit.

Because of their exclusivity, an exclusive whisky is a fantastic gift for those who collect the spirit. Our Fusion Cask is part finished in bespoke casks made from hand-selected first fill rum and bourbon barrels that have been expertly dismantled and reassembled, for a luxurious new depth of flavour.

This category-first continues The Glenlivet’s 200-year legacy of setting new standards and exploring unconventional ways to deliver new single malt taste experiences.

For a completely individualised gift, you can also add a personalised engraving to a select few of our whiskies. Select ‘Buy Engraved’ to add a unique message for your loved one.

Discover our full collection of single malt whisky from The Glenlivet distillery.