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Premium Spirits 101

Do you know the difference between a single malt and a blended Scotch? Or what to look for when you're buying cognac or tequila? Here's a primer on premium spirits to help you make the right gift choice this holiday season. Once you've narrowed down your search, shop by category to explore our selection of gift-worthy bottles. 


Scotch

Scottish whisky can be distilled from malted barley at a single distillery (single malt), which produces distinct aromas and flavours. Often lighter in style, blended Scotch has great balance and smoothness, weaving together influences from many malt and grain whiskies.
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Irish Whiskey

Irish single malts are similar to their Scottish counterparts, but are often triple-distilled, for extra smoothness. Irish pot still whiskeys contain unmalted barley, for a spicier character.
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Bourbon

American whiskey distilled from corn and other grains is aged in charred oak barrels, creating smooth caramel, vanilla and spice notes that are delicious even in a young bottle.
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Vodka

Vodka can be distilled from not only potatoes but also various grains that influence its texture and aromas. Consider an impressive large-format bottle for the vodka fan on your list.
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Tequila

The Mexican spirits distilled from agave comes in crisp blanco (clear) style, or wood-aged reposado (two to 12 months) and anejo (one to three years) bottlings.
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Perfected by the British, gins from around the world now showcase their own distinctive flavours, from the classic London Dry to craft gins featuring local botanicals, exotic spices and vibrant aromatics.
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Port

This after-dinner drink offers surprising value, given the care and tradition with which it's made. Tawny ports combine dried fruit, floral and spice aromas with raisin and toasted nut flavours.
Buy port

While a mid-aged cognac such as a four-year-old VSOP makes a generous gift, decade-old XO bottlings will please even cognac aficionados.
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Rum

Typically aged in warm climates for short time periods, rum from all over the world represents amazing value as a premium gift that's made for holiday-season sipping.
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