Bourbon gift guide

What’s a good bourbon to give as a gift?

The short answer: a single barrel bourbon with some age on it, at a proof they’ll enjoy, from a distillery with a story — and if you can, one with their name on it. Here’s how to pick, whatever your budget.

From $99.99 · as low as $84.99 a bottle in quantity

The quick answer

By budget

By who it’s for

Shopping for someone specific? We wrote ideas for each: dad, Christmas for dad, husband, grandpa, father-in-law, the boss, groomsmen, best man, retirement, a wedding, a new home, clients, golfers, hunters, fishermen, dog and cat people.

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How to send bourbon as a gift

Bourbon can only ship to adults 21+, an adult has to sign for it, and some states don’t allow shipments at all. We ship to 37 states and DC — not AK, DE, HI, IA, ME, MI, MS, NH, ND, SD, TN, UT or VT. Add a printed gift note at checkout and ship it straight to them. Custom bottles ship in about two weeks; for Christmas, order by December 8.

Prices

What it costs

Order more of the exact same bottle and the price drops. 7 Year Bourbon: 1 bottle $119.99 · 12+ bottles $114.99 · 48+ bottles $109.99 · 120+ bottles $99.99 each.

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Questions

Good to know

What is a good bourbon to give as a gift?

A single barrel bourbon aged around 7 to 12 years is a safe, impressive pick. If you want it to stand out, put their photo or name on the label.

Is barrel proof bourbon a good gift?

Yes for bourbon fans — it’s the whiskey straight from the barrel. Tell them to add a splash of water; it opens up the flavor.

How much should I spend on a bourbon gift?

$100–$200 buys a very good single barrel bourbon. Above that you’re paying for age and rarity.

Can you mail bourbon as a gift?

Not through USPS. It has to ship through a licensed seller, to someone 21+, in a state that allows it, with an adult signature.

How long does a custom bottle take?

Ships in about 2 weeks. Ships to 37 states and DC; not available in AK, DE, HI, IA, ME, MI, MS, NH, ND, SD, TN, UT or VT. Must be 21+.

Do I see the label before you print it?

Yes. The builder shows your label exactly as it will print, and that preview is saved as your proof with the order. We check every label before printing and reach out if anything looks off.

What kind of photo works best?

A sharp phone photo is plenty. Faces and pets look best when they fill the frame, and logos look best as a PNG. You can move and zoom the photo inside the label before you order.

Is there a discount for ordering more than one?

Yes. The price per bottle drops at 12, 48 and 120 of the exact same bottle and label.

Where does the bourbon come from?

Every 1of1 bottle is filled from the barrel stock of Nashville Barrel Company, the award-winning Nashville distillery behind 1of1. It is the same single barrel, barrel strength whiskey NBC bottles under its own name, hand-picked barrel by barrel. You pick the spirit and age; we pull it from a barrel we would put our own name on.

Can I pick my own barrel?

Yes, for orders of 120 bottles or more. A full barrel yields about 150–180 bottles. Order a $100 sample kit for the spirit and age you want, we send you 3 barrel samples, and you choose the barrel your bottles come from. If you take the full barrel, the $100 comes off your order. See the Whole Barrel page to order samples or contact us.