Finding the perfect gift for that special someone can be tough. Unless they drink whiskey. In which case you've come to the right place.
Business Insider has spent some of the past year sampling, inspecting, tasting, and rating several top whiskeys and scotches. And as the holiday season draws closer, dear reader, we have objective results to report.
This year, we go international and domestic, sampling bottles of Americans' and Scots' favorites, and even include Japan in the booze rankings.
Now have a look at some of the most flavorful spirits this holiday season.
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Macallan 10 is a superb 'starter scotch'
Macallan Scotch is easy to acquire for drinkers of all stripes. It is, admittedly, not very peaty, but it's certainly good enough that you ought not ruin it with a single chip of ice. The Macallan 10 is the cheapest you can find, is noticeably lighter in color than older Macallans, and is smooth and easy to drink. Perhaps a little too easy.
Price:$50 and up
Redbreast 12 is smooth, and sure to be a crowd-pleaser
The perfect whiskey for the drinker not terribly fond of peat. It's super-smooth relatively easy to find in most US cities. For those who really want to impress whoever they're gifting this year, there's an even better Redbreast (15 year) that's reasonably priced. It's the first of single pot still whiskeys on our list, but not the last.
Price:$63 and up
Hibiki is hot, and getting hotter
Hibiki is a phenomenal Japanese whiskey that we highlighted on last year's liquor list, saying: "It tastes sweet and rich, with fruity and oaky elements. This is one of the best Japanese whiskeys out there and is a Whisky Magazine editors' choice."
It was also less than $140 back then. Today the best deal we could find online was $233.
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