Valley Single Malt Whisky Club
  • Welcome
  • How our club works
  • Membership and Attendance
  • Club Milestones
  • 2019 Meeting and Hosting Plan
  • Club News
  • Christmas Party 2018
  • Burns Night 2018
  • Burns Night 2017
  • Club Merchandise
  • Our Proud Burns Night History
  • Single Malt Whisky In The News
  • Home Grown Single Malt
  • Learning About Single Malt
  • Campbeltown
  • Uisge Beatha from Islay
  • Single Malts To Try Before We Die
  • Video Links
  • The Malt Whisky Trail and Members Travelogue
  • Technology Updates
  • Preferred and Recommended Vendors
  • Thanks and Acknowledgements

Single Malt Whisky Book Ideas
Eleven interesting single malt whisky books that would make great Christmas gifts. They range from books of interest to the "novice" to the more knowledgeable whisky drinker ! Click on the numbers below to see individual books. If you are interested to learn more or to buy a copy, click on the individual photos for a link to Amazon.com. Prices range from $10 to $25. Some of these links are to Kindle Editions, so please be careful what you order !

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Single Malt Branded Water Carafes
If you ever struggle to find an appropriate water carafe for guests who like to take a drop of water in their "wee dram", this might be an idea for you. They are made by Glencairn Crystal and can be purchased featuring pretty much any of the major single malt brands or region names e.g. "Islay Malts". They look great with the Glencairn crystal glasses.
Click the link below to an amazon page which features some of these carafes. Price around $21.00.
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=single+malt+water+carafes&rh=i%3Aaps%2Ck%3Asingle+malt+water+carafes



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This website is interesting to visit in its own right, but they also have assembled an unusual collection of premium gifts for whisky lovers. They range from a Whisky Advent Calendar featuring a dram for everyday and premium bottlings of fine single malts. Well worth a visit ! 
http://www.masterofmalt.com/scotch-whisky-gift-ideas/?agegate=true&gclid=CP7kwMztzboCFdOe4AodXhcAXQ

Set of four Glencairn Whisky Glasses

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Click the photo to visit the manufacturers website
These are the glasses we use at our monthly meetings. According to the designers 
"It's roots lie in the traditional nosing glasses used by blenders around the world. The unique and stylish shape has been crafted with eminent care, to enhance the enjoyment of whisky. The tapering mouth allows an ease of drinking not associated with traditional nosing glasses whilst capturing the aromas on the nose. The wide bowl allows for the fullest appreciation of the whisky's colour and the solid base is designed to be easy on the hand." 
If you are interested you can pick these up for less than $20 and lots of businesses stock them. Here is one link to get you started. http://www.amazon.com/Glencairn-Whisky-Glasses-Set-4/dp/B003QX2JMA/ref=pd_sim_k_1

Whisky Stones to chill your drink without dilution from melting ice.

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Click the image to learn to link to one vendor of this product
According to the manufacturer. "Whisky Stones are handcrafted in Vermont at the oldest soapstone workshop in America. While the workshop has been in more or less continuous operation since 1850, our work with the craftsmen of Vermont Soapstone over the past few years has been much more than a working relationship centered around making a product. It has been about sharing a philosophy of collaboration and hard work. And about pursuing perfection in cube-size form, one stone at a time."
These stones cost about $20. 

Gift of Membership to The Scotch Malt Whisky Society

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By linking to the website ( http://www.smwsa.com ) you will learn how to become a member of The Scotch Whisky Society and all about the benefits of membership.
 
"As a member of The Scotch Malt Whisky Society you can discover the very best single cask, single malt whisky available to mankind anywhere in the universe.
Capturing rarity and perfection in a glass, the Society’s single malt whisky attracts curious and discerning whisky lovers from all corners of the world.
Only ever bottled from a single cask, selected from a range of over 120 whisky distilleries every Society whisky bottling is exceptional."


The cost to join the Society is $229 with an renewal cost of $60, so it is not cheap, but membership of the Society gives you access to a very wide selection of single malts not available anywhere else. You will also receive a membership welcome pack including four 100ML bottles of single malts. 


Subscription to The Whisky Advocate magazine

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Whisky Advocate magazine is America's leading whisky publication. It's a premier source for whisky information, education and entertainment for whisky enthusiasts. Whisky Advocate also sponsors WhiskyFest™, the country's largest and most respected whisky tasting events.
Since the magazine's inception more than 20 years ago, Whisky Advocate influence reaches an increasing audience of enthusiasts, press and trade from around the world.
Our contributors are the most knowledgeable whisky writers and they stay on top of trends, new products and breaking news. If you are interested in evaluating a subscription, click on the image to get more details. A gift subscription can be purchased for $18 at this site.