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31 Best Gifts for People Who Take Whiskey Seriously
For that alcohol-themed gift for the whiskey lover in your life, get creative. Some bourbons or ryes or Irish that anyone will love, plus bar tools like decanters that’ll make each sip divine. There may even be a whiskey subscription club that can match their exacting tastes. No matter what you end up settling on, they’re going to love it. We’ve done the hard work (which included a lot of drinking), so all you have to do is Add To Cart and make their year. Whiskey Peaks Huckberry x The Explorers Club Decanter + Whiskey Glasses
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$110 at AmazonCorkcicle Whiskey Wedge Glass
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$215 at Reserve BarSpirits Subscription
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