As the holiday season approaches, the art of gift-giving takes center stage, and there’s no better way to impress than with a timeless classic that embodies sophistication and warmth. Single malt scotch whisky offers a refined, flavorful experience that pairs beautifully with the season’s festive spirit. From its rich, toasted notes reminiscent of crackling fires to the smooth elegance accompanying every sip, a bottle of single malt scotch is more than just a gift—it’s a statement of taste and thoughtfulness. Whether surprising a whisky enthusiast or introducing someone to the world of fine scotch, these handpicked selections from The Balvenie and Glenfiddich promise to elevate your holiday gifting to a new level of luxury.
GLENFIDDICH 12 YEAR OLD SINGLE MALT SCOTCH WHISKY
The perfect gift for an entry-level whisky drinker or a seasoned scotch-enthusiast, Glenfiddich 12 Year Old is the world’s most iconic single malt, available for under $100 in all Canadian markets. This classic single malt is distinctively fresh and fruity with a hint of pear, developing into butterscotch, cream, malt and subtle oak flavours.
THE BALVENIE DOUBLEWOOD 12 YEAR OLD
Launched in 1993, The Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old was the first whisky created using what is today known as “cask finishing,” a process first created by The Balvenie’s Former Malt Master David C. Stewart in 1982. This twelve-year-old scotch gains its character from maturation in two different cask types, whisky oak and sherry oak. Smooth and mellow with beautifully combined flavours of nutty sweetness, cinnamon spiciness, and a delicately proportioned layer of sherry, The Balvenie DoubleWood 12 makes for the perfect gift for the friend that loves a taste of history.
THE BALVENIE CARIBBEAN CASK 14
The Balvenie Caribbean Cask 14 Year Old boasts a rich, creamier profile derived from its maturation in traditional oak whisky casks for 14 years before being finished in ex-Caribbean rum casks. The resulting single malt is exceptionally smooth, with The Balvenie’s traditional honeyed character, and married with notes of rich toffee and a hint of fruit. Its warm, lingering finish makes it an exemplary bottle to gift and crack open for holiday dishes and hearty conversations.
GLENFIDDICH 18 YEAR OLD SINGLE MALT SCOTCH WHISKY
Patiently aged in Oloroso sherry and bourbon casks for 18 years and then married in small batches of only 150 casks, the Glenfiddich 18 year old makes for a great gift for someone extra special. Delivering luxurious dried fruit, candy peel, and dates overlaid with elegant oak notes, this single malt is a rewarding scotch they’ll enjoy opening time and time again.
GLENFIDDICH GRAN RESERVA 21 YEAR OLD
This 21 year old single malt is an indulgent choice for the whisky lover that enjoys uncorking something unique. Patiently mellowed for 21 years in Scotland, Glenfiddich Gran Reserva is then finished in Caribbean reserva rum casks for up to four months, creating a crescendo of sweet toffee and spicy exotic warmth. Initially soft, then brisk, vibrant with a touch of smoke, oak, lime, ginger and spices.
THE BALVENIE PORTWOOD 21 YEAR OLD
Those who enjoy a rich, indulgently smooth single malt will lust over the remarkable character of The Balvenie PortWood 21 Year Old. Created from a marriage of rare Balvenie whiskies transferred into port pipes which have held fine port wines, the resulting scotch whisky is refined, complex and indulgently smooth with notes of ripe raisin and a nutty dryness reminiscent of the holiday season itself. This refined single malt is best enjoyed neat and will be well received by a true whisky connoisseur.
GLENFIDDICH GRAND CRU 23 YEAR OLD
An incredible single malt scotch matured for 23 years in American and European oak, Glenfiddich Grand Cru is finished in rare French cuvée casks, encapsulating the very spirit of luxury. This elegant single malt boasts a nose of apple blossom, freshly baked bread, and candied lemon. Layers of rich vanilla oak, sweet brioche, sandalwood, pear sorbet, and white grape with a long, opulent finish perfectly paired with an opulent celebration.
THE BALVENIE TWENTY FIVE
The Balvenie Twenty Five is matured in traditional American and European Oak casks to craft an incredibly intricate and balanced expression with the most elegantly fruity single malt. A whisky of exceptional character, The Balvenie Twenty-Five hints at the traditional sought-after Balvenie flavors – bold vanilla oak, crystallized ginger and sweet runny honey. This rare marriage is an exquisite selection for someone extra-special.
