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Try out our traditional whisky-infused dessert!

Twenty-four bottles of whisky distilled back in 1833 sold for £385,000 at a historic auction last December. They were discovered behind a door in Blair Castle, Pitlochry, nearly 200 years since it was made. The lucky buyer has the opportunity to taste a true 19th century single malt, from when methods and flavours were much different.

Burns Night celebrates the national poet of Scotland on his birthday, 25th January, and is one of the most whisky-filled events in the calendar. Robert Burns was a noted lover of Scotch, despite his occupation as a exciseman - an enforcer of alcohol industry taxation by the English. However, its surmised that he was not entirely comfortable with this job, having written a poem called 'The Devil is Away with the Exiseman', and a love poem to whisky called 'Scotch Drink.'

We've picked ten whisk(e)ys that are bursting with festive flavours, perfect for getting into the Christmas spirit. Or if you'd pick a dram over dessert this party season. Think dried fruits, deep sherry and port, clove-studded oranges, mulled wine, brandy-soaked raisins, gingerbread...

Accessories and must-have items for the whisky connoisseur – these smaller gifts are perfect for filling up that stocking hung by the chimney with care.

If you'd like to gift the whisky aficionado in your life something they'd love, but their whisky cabinet is overflowing, treat them to an accessory to elevate their drinking experience.

We asked our whisky experts up and down the country, as well as our office in Glasgow, what special drink they reserve just for the Christmas festivities. Lets take a look our signature festive tipples, you may even get some ideas for your own new classic.

Being called 'The Whisky Shop', you'd be forgiven for thinking that's all we have - however - we carry a huge number of premium gin, rum, tequila, champagne, mezcal, brandy etc... So, if you're buying for a gin lover this Christmas, look no further! Browse our range of gorgeous gins, for every budget!

The countdown to Christmas is on! Get your shopping done early this year with this fabulous selection of gifts - all for £50 or less!

Our Whisky People feature within Whiskeria Winter 2023 profiles iconic craftsperson, John Galvin. From his studio in Glasgow, he has worked with distilleries such as The Macallan, Bowmore and The Dalmore to create extraordinary display cases for extraordinary bottles of whisky. To accompany this piece, we have chosen three of his most striking works, to delve into in more detail.