The Best Luxury Gifts for This Holiday Season

There’s nothing that says luxury more than gifting your loved one with a nice bottle of whisky to toast with this holiday season. If you want to select a true top-shelf choice, Glenfiddich 23 Year Old Grand Cru is the ideal bottle for an elevated present. The 23 year-old whisky beautifully combines the decadent notes of Glenfiddich Single Malt Scotch Whisky with grand traditions of vintage sparkling wines. Following 23 years of maturation in European and American oak casks, the spirit is then finished for six months in rare French cuvée casks, lending layers of apple blossom, candied lemon and freshly baked bread.

($447.99, Glenfiddich)

Meet the perfect addition to the whisky connoisseurs’s bar cart. Designed by the iconic glassware brand Baccarat, this selection of six crystal tumblers is an excellent collection that your recipient can always leave on display. Since each glass features a unique, expertly crafted design, this set is a great option to bring some variety and elegance to your loved one’s barware. The elevated glasses can be brought out when hosting for a holiday soirée or enjoyed alone with a pour of something special at the end of the day.

($600 for six tumblers, Baccarat)

Don’t give the special people in your life just any throw blanket this holiday season. Level up and consider gifting this beautifully woven throw spun from the finest Mongolian cashmere by luxury brand Loro Piana. The elegant style is an absolute classic with a diagonal jacquard weave and soft, chunky fringe at each end. If you’re worried that it won’t work with someone’s interior aesthetic, you’ll be happy to know the blanket is available in five neutral shades that can easily integrate into any home. It’s the ideal accent to upgrade a living room or bring an extra layer of softness to a bedroom.

($2,575, Loro Piana)

Need to purchase a gift for a family member who loves the finer things and is always on the go? You can’t go wrong with a sleek leather duffle to help them travel across the world (or their own city) in style. If you need help finding that perfect piece, we are partial to this lovely Brunello Cucinelli design created exclusively for the men’s luxury fashion online destination Mr. Porter. Crafted in Italy with a soft cream hue and contrasting handles in a rich cognac, the timeless bag is sure to become a true favorite of your giftee. If they don’t already love it for the gold hardware and cool, crossbody strap, they’ll absolutely appreciate how this chic style offers 52 liters of packing space.

($4,900, Mr. Porter)

You should find something special for everyone on your list—and that includes your go-to golf partner. As you tee up for the holiday season, make sure to give them this Smythson golf notebook to use on the course in the year ahead. Handcrafted in England using fine crossgrain Panama leather, the sleek, lightweight book is easily portable to take notes of future rounds. Inside, the sheets are designed and organized to easily record strokes for all your matchplay. Since this luxury item comes with a slightly smaller price tag, it can be a perfect gift for all the golf lovers in your life.

($90, Smythson)

Need the perfect gift for the bourbon lover in your life? Look no further than Glenfiddich 14 Year Old Bourbon Barrel Reserve. Glenfiddich 14 Year Old delivers the smooth sophistication of Scotland with the sweet kick of American bourbon. After 14 years of maturation in ex-bourbon American oak casks, this exceptional whisky is then finished in the charred new American oak barrels for an added layer of richness and complexity.

($77.99, Glenfiddich)

A truly classic gift, a beautifully made fountain pen can be a treasured piece in someone’s collection for a lifetime. While they aren’t the most common item to be found in the modern office, this writing utensil can elevate the everyday for a dear friend or family member. You can’t go wrong with a fountain pen by Pineader—an Italian brand that has been creating these heirloom items since the 1700s. This special design for Mr. Porter features an iridescent design in emerald and brown celluloid and a premium palladium nib.

($821, Mr. Porter)

If you’ve already selected a bottle of Glenfiddich Grand Cru for your gift list, complete your luxury gift experience with Glenfiddich Grand Cru Macarons—made in partnership with world-renown Meilleur Ouvrier de France Thierry Atlan. These delicate bites are composed of almond gold and caramel-colored shells and include an indulgent-worthy white chocolate ganache infused with the whisky. Don’t sleep on these - they are limited-edition.

($68, Glenfiddich Grand Cru Macarons)