Topic of the month: Christmas gifts
Well ladies and gentlemen, it is that time of year again when we start scouring the shops for gifts for our loved ones. I know, it seems to get earlier every year, does it not? Well in these straightened times we all have to plan our spending well in advance so I thought I would get this article in before your next paycheque.
For the Whisky aficionados among us there is one ideal place to shop and that is www.whiskyshop.com for the most rare and exciting brands.
Not only whisky, but they have an extensive range of hip-flasks, cigars and books on the topic of our favourite tipple.
But the right whisky can only be served in the right tumbler. A set of decent crystal tumblers can be found at John Lewis or Debenhams .
The John Rocha designed Waterford Crystal tumblers are available at your local John Lewis for £63 for a pair.
For an equally spectacular drinking vessel go down to your local Debenhams to gaze up on the Royal Doulton collection. They offer six Dorchester tumblers for £75.00
At the cheaper end of the scale John Lewis also do six 22cl tumblers at £10.75.
If the Whisky lover in your life is also a bookworm, or just looking to expand their knowledge of Whisky origins and products then there are several full-colour hardback books out on the market.
Whisky: The definitive world guide pretty much does what it says on the tin. It covers Whisky from Bourbon to the Scottish Highlands to the rolling hills of Antrim. The book combines a dedicated knowledge of the product with outstanding photography to produce the finest Whisky guide on the market.
Jim Murray’s Whisky Bible is a pocket sized annually updated guide to all that is new and exciting about the world of whisky. Less bulky than the definitive guide, it is a handy size to take on your trip around Scotland.
Now if recently hit the jackpot or you just have the cash to splash and fancy a weekend break there are several whisky tours that are available all year round.
From a short weekend in Edinburgh to an 8-day tour around the Highlands and Islands there is a tour for every wallet.
So good luck with your Christmas shopping and I will be back later this week with some more ideas for family gifts.
