The 27 Best Gifts for Bourbon Lovers

Riedel Spey Crystal Tumbler

$39 at Amazon $39 at Walmart $39 at Williams Sonoma

Riedel has been renowned for its high-end glassware for nearly 300 years, and its Spey crystal tumblers are designed especially for drinking whisk(e)y; in fact, they came out on top in our testing of whiskey glasses. The 10-ounce vessels have a nice weighty bottom that feels substantial in the hand and sits securely on the bar. You can use them to sip a spirit neat or on the rocks, or to stir up a cocktail like the old-fashioned. The Art Deco-inspired pattern carved into the crystal looks beautiful, but these glasses are still dishwasher-safe, which is a huge convenience. The Spey glass may be named for a river that's home to many Scotch distilleries, but it's just as perfect for bourbon, rye, or any other whiskey style.

Material: Glass | Dimensions: 3.2 x 4 inches | Capacity: 10.4 ounces | Dishwasher-Safe: Yes

Pappy & Company Barrel Aged Maple Syrup

$38 at Huckberry

Bourbon with breakfast? It's not problematic when it's on your pancakes! This (non-alcoholic) maple syrup was made from sap harvested in Ohio and then aged for six months in barrels that formerly held the legendary Pappy Van Winkle 15 Year Old Bourbon. The syrup is pricey, but it's an ambrosial indulgence, chock-full of deep vanilla, butter, oak, and bourbon flavors. Great on pancakes, French toast, or even bacon, it also makes a great cocktail sweetener.

Size: 12.7 ounces

Twine Silver Mint Julep Cup

$41 $30 at Amazon $40 at Wayfair $105 $45 at Macy's

The mint julep is an easy cocktail to make, calling for just mint, bourbon, sugar, and ice. That makes it crucial to use good bourbon, and serving the drink in the right cup is just as important to the experience. The Southern classic is traditionally made in a silver chalice, which adds a touch of luxury and keeps the cup chilled in your hand to take the edge off a hot summer day. Solid silver julep cups can break the bank, but this Twine version is made of silver-plated brass for a more affordable splurge. It holds 12 ounces, enough room for a large load of crushed ice to keep the drink cool even under the harshest sun. (This "set" only includes one cup, so you might want to buy a pair or group of four.)

Materials: Brass, sterling silver plating | Capacity: 12 ounces | Dimensions: 3.5 x 4.3 inches

Adoric Silicone Ice Cube Trays

$15 at Amazon View on Advancedmixology.com

If you order a nice bourbon on the rocks at a fancy whiskey bar, it's likely to come with a single huge chunk of ice. A large cube or sphere will melt slowly and dilute the booze only a little bit while keeping the contents of the glass nice and cold for the whole time you're enjoying them. This inexpensive set gives you the equipment to make a half-dozen 2-inch cubes and a half-dozen 1.8-inch spheres all at once, and that's why it's our favorite ice cube tray. The silicone molds are dishwasher-safe and could even go in the microwave, if for some reason you wanted to microwave ice. The sphere mold also comes with a little funnel to help fill it to just the right level for perfectly round balls.

Material: Silicone | Includes: 2 molds | Dishwasher-Safe: Yes | Cube Size: 2 inches

LSA Borough Highball Glasses

$55 at Food52 $34 at Bloomingdales $45 at Neiman Marcus

For bourbon fans who prefer a lighter, more refreshing drink, the highball is the way to go. Less a specific recipe than a whole category of cocktail, highballs mix booze with bubbles in the form of club soda, tonic water, ginger ale, sparkling wine, or anything else carbonated. It's a low-proof drink with lots of ice that you can savor for a while. Highball glasses are somewhat larger in capacity than other cocktail vessels, and their signature tall, narrow shape helps keep the bubbles contained for longer. When we put highball glasses to the test, the LSA Borough stood out for its clean, elegant look and reasonable price. At 14.2 ounces, these glasses hold the right amount for a generous-but-not-ridiculous cocktail, plus they're dishwasher-safe.

Material: Lead-free crystalline glass | Dimensions: 2.4 x 7.2 inches | Capacity: 14.2 ounces | Dishwasher-Safe: Yes

Stanley Classic Flask

$26 at Amazon $26 at Dick's View on Publiclands.com

The hip flask is an excellent accessory for transporting bourbon, and this model from Stanley has lots of nice features—so much so that it's our favorite flask. The 8-ounce vessel cuts the ideal balance between capacity and size, and the wide-mouth opening is easy to fill (and drink from) without spilling. We especially like that the twist-off cap is attached to a hinge so you can open the flask easily but never lose the lid. The matte black model linked above is sleek, but it's also available in eight other colors and patterns, from bright-orange to camouflage.

Material: 18/8 stainless steel | Dimensions: 7.5 x 2.9 x 1.3 inches | Capacity: 8 ounces

NEAT Glass Official Competition Judging Glass

$23 at Amazon View on Theneatglass.com

You can taste bourbon like a true professional with this unique glass. The NEAT Glass was designed to help judges in spirits competitions sniff out the best whiskeys—literally. The hourglass shape concentrates flavor notes with its pinched middle while letting alcohol evaporate off the wide sides of the mouth. You can stick your face right in there to enjoy the whiskey's complex flavor, without the high-proof ethanol vapors singeing your nose. For the aficionado who prefers their bourbon, well, neat, the NEAT Glass is a good choice, and another of the winners in our whiskey-glass tests.

Material: Glass | Capacity: 2 ounces

Zulay Professional Heavy Duty Citrus Juicer

$70 at Amazon $109 at Walmart $86 at Wayfair

Making cocktails often involves squeezing lots and lots of citrus juice. There are handheld tools that work pretty well, but this countertop machine is a perfect time-saving gift for any high-volume home mixologist. The cast iron handle uses its own weight to help with juicing, reducing the work your arm has to do, and the 5-inch fruit bowl is big enough for even grapefruits or pomegranates in addition to lemons and limes. It's fairly expensive for a manual juicer, but the Zulay stood head and shoulders above the pack—including some electric models—in our test of citrus juicers. It's good for cocktails as well as glasses of fresh orange juice at breakfast.

Materials: Cast iron, stainless steel | Dimensions: 7 x 11.3 x 15.8 inches | Weight: 13.9 pounds

Norlan Raif Whiskey Decanter

View on Norlanglass.com

This avant-garde art piece is about as cool as decanters come. The futuristic, angular vessel might as well have come from Superman's Kryptonian Fortress of Solitude. It's made of mouth-blown crystal that's been cut with a diamond wheel, sanded, polished, and oiled into something totally unique. It actually comes apart into three pieces, so you can store a trio of different whiskeys or pour a single full bottle into all of them. The decanter is a pricey gift by itself, but if you're feeling extra-generous, you can also throw in some of the matching whiskey glasses.

Dimensions: 14.3 x 3.7 x 3.5 inches | Total Capacity: 1.1 quarts

J.K. Adams Ash Wood 12-Bottle Wine Rack

$60 at Amazon $41 at Walmart $52 at Food52

Yes, fine; this minimalist storage device calls itself a wine rack, and we named it our favorite wine rack. But it's just as good for a dozen bourbons or anything else that comes in 750-milliliter bottles. The great thing about this rack is that it's completely modular; you can put it together in the square configuration shown or basically any shape you want. You can set it up to fit on the counter, a cabinet, a bookshelf, or any other odd-shaped space you have available. (For someone with a more extensive collection, there's also a 40-bottle model, and you can connect multiple sets of racks together.)

Material: Ash wood | Dimensions (as pictured): 11.3 x 12.5 x 3 inches | Weight: 1 pound

ALINK Stainless Steel Straws

$6 at Amazon

The one-use plastic straw is going the way of the dinosaurs, and when we tested eco-friendly reusable straws, this set came out on top. It includes eight stainless steel straws, four of them straight and four of them bent, which should cover just about all the drinks you can make at once. There are removable silicone tips in different colors to help distinguish one cocktail from another (or to satisfy the urge to chew on the end of the straw), as well as a pair of custom-sized cleaning brushes, and even a drawstring bag to carry everything in.

Materials: Stainless steel, silicone | Includes: 8 straws (4 straight, 4 bent), 8 removable silicone tips, 2 cleaning brushes, storage bag

Mikasa Akimbo 8-Piece Punch Bowl Set

$90 at Amazon $100 at Wayfair View on Mikasa.com

For the whiskey lover who also loves to entertain, a nice punch bowl set is a great addition to the hosting arsenal. Mikasa's Akimbo design has a modern and minimalist look, but the bulbous shape of the bottom makes the bowl and the six included glasses a clearly matching set. The Akimbo bowl holds close to 3 gallons, enough for a huge portion of any party punch recipe, and it includes a ladle in addition to its half-dozen glasses. All the pieces are even dishwasher-safe!

Materials: Glass, acrylic | Includes: 11-quart punch bowl, 6 (10-ounce) glasses, acrylic ladle

Jeff Henderson Stone Drink Dispenser

$150 at Uncommon Goods

This unique replacement for the classic crystal decanter lets you serve bourbon not on the rocks but in the rock. It's a solid granite block with a spigot and silicone plug that let you insert a full bottle and dispense the contents with a pull of the tap. This dispenser is eye-catching by itself, and it also serves as a display for the special bottle you've loaded into it. It can just sit on a table or bar, or you can add the matching stand to elevate it to easier serving height.

Materials: Granite, stainless steel, silicone | Dimensions: 4 x 4.5 x 7 inches | Weight: 13 pounds

The Ice Book

$19 $17 at Amazon $18 at Walmart $19 at Barnesandnoble.com

Ice is key to many cocktails, but the cloudy cubes that come from the freezer aren't generally the most attractive. Cocktail writer Camper English changed that, sending shockwaves through the bar world when he came up with a simple method for producing perfectly clear ice in a standard freezer. (All it takes is water and a small insulated cooler.) His latest book explores all the ways you can use the technique to make amazing decorations, color-changing garnishes, and even frozen serving bowls.

Pages: 156 | Published: 2023

Drinkmate Sparkling Water and Soda Maker

$115 $100 at Amazon $78 at Walmart $130 $104 at Target

A splash of plain club soda can make any cocktail bubbly and refreshing, but it doesn't add any flavor. The Drinkmate OmniFizz, on the other hand, can turn almost anything into a custom soda. This machine gives the creative home mixologist a nearly endless supply of new ingredients to try. Whip up a classic Manhattan or whiskey smash, then make it fizzy. You can carbonate juices, tea, coffee, or even turn still wines into sparklers. We even named another Drinkmate model our top soda maker after testing.

Power Source: Manual | Bottle Material: BPA-free plastic | Bottle Capacity: 1 liter | Carbonator Included: No | Dimensions: 5 x 8 x 16 inches | Weight: 4.55 pounds

Love & Victory Cocktail Picks

$28 at West Elm View on Loveandvictory.com

Cocktail picks do actually serve a useful purpose: They hold garnishes like citrus twists and brandied cherries in place. But they're mostly there for drink decoration, and the cute ones from Love & Victory are a fun and affordable gift option. The four-piece sets come in seven different designs, including the horseshoes seen above as well as leopards, snakes, and 1950s-style surfers. Some of the patterns also have different colors on each pick to help tell guests' drinks apart.

Materials: Metal and enamel | Dimensions: 4 x 0.5 inches | Dishwasher Safe: No

Cocktail Kingdom Yarai Acrylic Double Rocks Tumbler

$65 at Amazon

Cocktail Kingdom is a favorite of professional mixologists all over the world. The brand makes barware and cocktail tools of all kinds, but its Yarai mixing glasses and their distinctive cut-glass pattern are especially popular. The brand brought the Yarai pattern to drinking glasses as well, and it now has this acrylic version, which looks nearly as clear as crystal but can go to the beach, in the pool, and anywhere else glass isn't allowed. They topped our test of plastic drinking glasses for their crack-proof durability and the fact that they stack for storage.

Material: Acrylic | Dimensions: 3 x 3.5 inches | Capacity: 10 ounces | Care: Hand-wash

The Little Flower Soap Co Bourbon Lip Balm

$6 at Amazon $5 at Etsy

This balm has ingredients including vitamin E, cocoa butter, shea butter, jojoba, and aloe to keep lips soft and moisturized. And it also tastes like bourbon! An inexpensive stick is a perfect addition to a whiskey-themed gift basket, and it's especially needed during the cold, dry winter. For cocktail fans, the same brand also makes piña colada, margarita, and Moscow mule flavors.

Size: 0.2 ounces

Breville The Smoking Gun Pro

$147 $120 at Amazon $177 at Walmart $177 at Walmart

Bourbon pairs beautifully with barbecue, so why not cut out the middleman and just smoke the bourbon? Smoked cocktails have become trendy in the last several years, and there are now a variety of tools designed to char wood and pump the smoke into a glass, shaker, or other container. We tested dozens of these machines, and in the end The Smoking Gun Pro was our favorite. The battery-powered device has a large chamber you load with wood chips, plus a long, flexible nozzle to direct the smoke wherever you want it to go. It produced richly flavored smoke quickly and easily in testing, and we especially love that it's easy to clean, with a dishwasher-safe wood chamber and "gun barrel." The all-inclusive kit even comes with sample bags of hickory and apple chips to get you started.

Materials: Silicone, plastic, aluminum | Dimensions: 5.75 x 3.75 x 6.75 inches | Power: 4 AA batteries | Fuel Source: Wood chips

Uncommon Goods Bourbon Infused Coffee

$22 at Uncommon Goods

Morning drink, meet evening drink. Infused with bourbon, these whole arabica beans have added caramel and oak sweetness on top of coffee's classic roasty bitterness. The coffee is fully caffeinated and contains no alcohol, so you can enjoy the aroma and taste of whiskey to start the day. (Know someone who prefers tea to coffee? Uncommon Goods also has tasty bourbon-infused tea available.)

Size: 12 ounces

Bourbon Empire

$18 $16 at Amazon $18 $17 at Bookshop.org View on Booksamillion.com

Bourbon has played a bigger part in America's story than you might have known. Reid Mitenbuler takes a fun trip through whiskey history in this book, ranging from the 18th-century Whiskey Rebellion, to the Prohibition-era bootlegging that led to the creation of NASCAR auto racing, to the beginnings of legendary distilleries like Maker's Mark and Jim Beam. The book is well-researched and deeply sourced, but never boring.

Pages: 336 | Published: 2016

West Elm Mid-Century Bar Cart

$320 at West Elm

This snappy bar cart makes an opulent gift for any bourbon lover who's into mid-century design. It can be a mobile cocktail station for a party, and it's also a distinctive way to show off a collection of rare expressions. West Elm's cart has a distinctive look that still works with most decor styles, and its large size and stacked shelves leave plenty of room for tall bottles, tools, and ingredients.

Materials: Wood, brass | Weight: 75 pounds | Dimensions: 32.4 x 19.9 x 32 inches

Raaka Bourbon Cask Aged Dark Chocolate

$20 at Amazon

By law, bourbon has to age in a brand-new barrel. That means there are lots of ex-bourbon casks out there that people use to age all sorts of food and drinks, from Scotch to soy sauce. Chocolate is one excellent choice, as its complex flavor notes pair well with both oak and whiskey. Raaka uses unroasted Tanzanian cacao for these bars so that the fruity, cherry-cordial flavor of the chocolate itself shines through. The 82-percent-cacao dark chocolate spends 2 months in former bourbon barrels before it's shaped into bars. The treats are also certified organic and GMO-free. (If you have a lot of gifts to give, you can buy a dozen for a lower cost per bar.)

Cacao: 82% | Set: 3 | Size: 1.8 ounces (each)

ALL3NBourbonCrafts Personalized Sign

$150 at Etsy

There's no better way to decorate a bourbon-lover's home bar than a personalized sign made from a real bourbon barrel stave. There are a huge number of design options available, with multiple text sizes and layouts, along with 24 fonts to choose from. The sign even comes with a certificate of authenticity that tells you which distillery your charred-oak plank came from.

Materials: Oak, copper | Dimensions: 35 x 3 inches

1924 Wines Whiskey Barrel Aged Red Blend

$20 at Wine.com View on 1924wines.com

The caramel and spice notes you find in bourbon are also common in red wine, and this blend takes full advantage. It's a red wine for bourbon drinkers. The mix of California cabernet sauvignon, merlot, and petite syrah spends two months in ex-bourbon barrels, where it picks up oaky and whiskey notes on top of its fruity bouquet. The wine's acidity and the whiskey's sweetness make a great combination.

Size: 750 ml | ABV: 15% | Tasting Notes: warm vanilla, raspberry, maple, caramel, toasted oak

Miracle Mile Bitters Co. Toasted Pecan Bitters

$40 at Amazon

In the same way that sprinkling different spices on a dish can totally change its flavor, adding a few drops of different bitters to a cocktail can turn it into something unique. There are an array of small bitters brands all over the country making creative concoctions, and this one from Los Angeles goes especially well with bourbon. The nutty sweetness of pecans is great in an old-fashioned, or, honestly, just dashed over some neat whiskey. This bottle is fairly expensive, but since you'll only be using a few drops at a time, 4 ounces will last a while.

Size: 4 ounces

Spiceology Bourbon Prime Spice Blend

$32 at Amazon View on Spiceology.com

If you know someone who loves bourbon so much that they want to put it on their food, this spice mix is the perfect choice for their spice rack. It incorporates bourbon flavors along with a range of savory notes for a powder that's lovely on any type of grilled meat—but especially beef. Grilling expert Derek Wolf added tastes including mushroom, butter, Worcestershire, and seaweed for an umami-rich complement to the sweet-and-toasty whiskey notes. (There's also a spirit-infused four-pack that adds rye, mezcal, and sake spice mixes to this bourbon one.)

Size: 4.6 ounces