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It’s no secret that Japanese whisky has been skyrocketing in price over the years, but it seems that all whiskey is now following suit. It used to be that bourbon and rye were after-work drinks, but thanks to rising prices, you may only be filling your personalized whiskey glasses on more special occasions with the good stuff. What happened to whiskey, and why is it getting harder to find common whiskies at reasonable prices and good whiskies on the shelves at all? Personalized Whiskey Decanter Whiskey Got Popular Whiskey was once a working man’s drink. But it slowly became known as a more decadent drink as people realized it was so good. You, too, could feel like an ad man in the 1950s by pouring whiskey out of your personalized whiskey decanter . It was effortless and suddenly cool, thanks to the media. Posting a photo of yourself with a rare bottle became all the rage. Social media made it cool to drink whiskey again, and connoisseurs hunted bottles. Suddenly collectors wanted in ...

Women have been climbing the ranks of the whiskey industry for years now, but some are either making waves or have a long history that might interest you. You should know these women in whiskey, and you may soon be or are already filling your custom whiskey glasses with a rye, bourbon, or Scotch that they produced or consulted on.  Personalized Whiskey Decanter Molly Troupe Molly Troupe, the Master Distiller and a partner at Freeland Spirits, has a bachelor’s degree in both chemistry and a master’s in brewing and distilling. After working her way through several Oregon distilleries, she joined Freeland in Portland, one of the few distilleries in the world wholly owned by women. The smooth whiskey she and the Freeland team have distilled is well-reviewed as a smooth drink. Troupe is the youngest female Master Distiller in the country and is already making waves as someone to watch. Fawn Weaver and Victoria Eady Butler Entrepreneur and historian Fawn Weaver learned t...

New Year’s resolutions can be tricky things. It can often be hard to keep them. Do you want to travel or broaden your horizons, but putting that into practice is easier said than done? Instead, take a trip from your living room by trying whiskies from around the world. Markets such as India are blossoming, but it isn’t the only country breaking into the whiskey world. Here are a few international whiskies to pour into your personalized whiskey glasses to help transport you around the world without leaving the comfort of your home. Personalized Whiskey Glasses Ireland: Gold Spot Aged 9 Years Limited Edition Mitchell & Son’s “Spot” line is a whiskey lovers’ whiskey, but the Gold Spot Limited Edition brings a new nuance to the line. It starts in a blend of ex-bourbon and ex-sherry casks before finishing in port and Bordeaux casks. It offers a light yet creamy mouthfeel and a mixture of tropical fruit salad with pepper, vanilla, and a hint of Nutella. This makes it sweet, spicy, and...

The holidays are here, and you might still be looking for a whiskey-related gift for the man in your life who is fond of bourbon, rye, Canadian, Japanese, Scotch, or other whiskies. There are plenty of items to choose from, such as custom whiskey glasses , ice molds, a smoking box, or books to make him better at crafting the perfect cocktail. Here are some ideas. Custom Whiskey Glasses Custom Whiskey Glasses One of the best gift ideas is a set of custom whiskey glasses. You can customize them with his name, initials, or a custom image. For genuinely unique glasses, find a brand that uses deep engraving to give depth and shadow to the glass. Otherwise, go with a UV laser instead of CO2, as the result is crisper. Custom whiskey glasses will make his daily sippers feel like they came from the top shelf. Glencairn Glasses There is a specific type of glass that distilleries use that helps channel the aroma of the whiskey. It’s perfect for tasting whiskey neat or with a few drops of wate...

The holidays might mean you add a little whiskey to your morning coffee. It might mean making a cocktail to get into the holiday spirit. But what about flavored whiskies? They are often looked down on, but if you are a student of whiskey, you might already know that flavored whiskies are excellent ways to add nuance and flavor to your fall and winter drinks. Here are a few worth pouring into your personalized whiskey glasses , either by themselves or as part of a cocktail.  Personalized Whiskey Glasses Bird Dog Maple Maple-flavored whiskies are some of the most popular types of flavored whiskies. They have graced many a personalized whiskey decanter . The buttery flavor profile of Bird Dog Maple comes from using real maple syrup. It’s perfect for creating a Boulevardier, which is essentially a Negroni using whiskey instead of gin. The maple flavor goes especially well with fall but still carries into the winter, making it an ideal liquor for the cold months. Knob Cree...

Thanksgiving is a time for family. It’s also a time for eating, and that means whiskey pairings. Whether you want to just have a themed whiskey in your custom whiskey glasses to last you the entire meal or you are looking to pair a whiskey with every side dish, knowing what works well together can help elevate your Thanksgiving dinner experience. Here’s what you need to know. Custom Whiskey Glasses Pair Turkey with Bourbon The most important pairing for most people is the turkey. You will want a bourbon in your personalized whiskey decanter to pair with your turkey. The roasted spices of the turkey go well with the vanilla notes and slight spice of bourbon. You might try expressions from Buffalo Trace, Bulleit, or Four Roses to complement the turkey. Complex Stuffing with Unpeated Scotch Stuffing offers quite a complex flavor profile. Because of this, you want an unpeated Scotch to pair with it. Unpeated Scotch lacks the smokiness of a typical Scotch, instead giving grainy and bar...