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The cold months have set in. You are sitting by the fire. You have poured your favorite whiskey into your personalized whiskey glasses . As you swirl the whiskey in your luxurious etched glass, you realize you are missing something: a good book. With a glass of whiskey in one hand and one of these books in the other, you can relax on a cold evening. Here are some whiskey-related books to get you started. Whiskey Master Class by Lew Bryson Lew Bryson is concise in his writing, giving a clear overview of everything essential to whiskey. From production to tasting, styles of whiskey to materials used in the distillation process, Bryson makes dense topics easy to understand and interesting. If you want to understand what makes each whiskey unique, this is the book for you. The North American Whiskey Guide From Behind the Bar by Chad Berkey Sometimes you want to branch out and pour a new whiskey into your glasses etched with your monogram. But which whiskey is worthy of your high-qua...

The warm months are coming to an end, and it’s harder to sit out in your backyard and sip scotch. If you want to toast an end to summer, you might want to do it with a scotch you haven’t tried before in your Glencairn glasses etched with your monogram and name. Whether it’s a scotch that has won numerous awards or you just want to feel like Ron Swanson, this list should have something for you. Here are some scotches you should try before the cool months set in.  Lagavulin 16 Year The Lagavulin 16 year is a legendary bottle popularized by fan-favorite Ron Swanson on Parks and Recreation. It’s peaty and reminiscent of a campfire, aggressive and savory. It’s like brisket on a hot summer day, making it the perfect scotch to put in your custom whiskey glasses in the waning days of summer. While more expensive than the average scotch, it is also widely available. If you only get one scotch from this list, Lagavulin 16 Year is a frontrunner. The GlenDronach Revival This ...

If you are looking to branch out and try a new scotch whisky, there are plenty of options available. This list will give you some options and a few reasons you might want to pour them into your  personalized whiskey glasses . Some are elegant, befitting your personalized whiskey glasses, while others are more like expensive daily sippers that will feel top-shelf in your customized barware. Here are four scotch whiskies you should try.   Lagavulin 16 Years Old   If you are looking for a smoky whisky to add to your collection, try the Lagavulin 16 Years Old. This crowd-pleaser has a noted peaty, smoky, savory flavor like many other Islay scotch whiskies. Even if you don’t typically like Islay scotch, this is one to try as it’s packed with flavor. It’s also widely available but is a bit too pricey to be a daily sipper. It will, however, be perfect for your custom  engraved glasses , because the only thing that could make the Lagavulin better is sipping it...