Well, it’s that time of year again. With summer’s memory fading our thoughts turn indoors, towards holidays, parties and of course, gifts. Eating and drinking are vital experiences that are best shared, and gifts supporting the rituals around communal consumption are some of the most reliable. In general, whiskey drinkers tend to be more attracted to the practice of drinking straight spirits, perhaps with a bit of ice and soda. It’s a different — and smaller — set of tools than what you’d need for a full bar, but there are still plenty of great gifting options. Here I’ve put together a list of my favorite whiskey (or rum, tequila, cognac…) gifts that are perfect for the beginner — or the person that has everything.