Whisky Gift Guide for the Festive Season
The festive season is fast approaching, bringing excitement and a whirlwind of good times: we’re talking countless end-of-year celebrations, a packed social calendar, and a long list of loved ones you’re eager to spoil. At Starward, we believe it’s the thought that counts—and if it’s a thoughtful bottle of whisky being unboxed this year, even better. We’re here to make gift-giving simple, seamless, and quintessentially Starward.
Whether for the whisky curious, cocktail connoisseurs, or die-hard whisky lovers, there’s no shortage of memorable gifts, some of which we’ve outlined right here in this helpful gift guide.
Sensational sets for every Starward fan in your life
Whether you're introducing a whisky-curious friend to Starward or surprising a die-hard fan with the best of our New Make Spirit and bartender-approved accessories, a whisky Gift Pack is a festive season must. Choose from our range of Cocktail Kits; elevate their drinks cabinet with new glassware; or give them a taste of three of our bestselling whiskies—all wrapped up and ready to sip.
RRP: $40
The perfect gift for the lover of classic cocktails
At Starward, we think everyone should be able to enjoy bartender-quality cocktails at home—especially during the festive season. With our Bottled Cocktails range, we’ve gone further for flavour so you don’t have to! Our Bottled Cocktails are Melbourne-made, distillery batched and take the guesswork out of your favourite bar cocktail classics (saving you time and effort). Grab a bottle if you’re after an outrageously delicious stocking filler or gift one to the classic-cocktail lover in your life. Whether you’re entertaining, short on time or just want to feel like a bartender at home, you can’t beat a Bottled Cocktail. Simply pour over ice, garnish and serve. Available in three delicious varieties: (New) Old Fashioned, Whisky Negroni, and Coffee Old Fashioned.
RRP: $30.00
A bestseller for the best
Next on the gift idea list would have to be Nova. Now, we love all our Starward whisky equally; trying to choose a favourite would be like choosing a favourite child. However, when it comes to making an impression, we can’t go past Nova. Let’s just say, it’s our bestselling gift for a reason. Why? This is a uniquely Australian expression and the perfect introduction to Starward if the giftee is a newcomer to our brand. It’s a single malt pure red wine cask expression whose DNA can be found across all our whiskies. The backbone of Starward’s signature single malt style, Nova is matured exclusively in red wine barrels sourced from places like the Yarra Valley and Barossa. On the nose, it’s like we took bright flavours of red berries and orchard fruit and coated them in soft oak spice. On the palate, imagine a rich red berry pudding covered in vanilla, caramel and spice. The finish is balanced and long, and as the sweetness fades a delicious flavour lingers. It’s mighty moreish and mighty giftable.
RRP: $55.00
