Drinks by the Dram / Master of MaltRegions of Scotland Whisky Tasting Set (Drinks by the Dram)

This is the gift for the curious drinker who wants breadth rather than one more full bottle. The set gathers five 30ml drams chosen to represent different Scottish whisky regions, so the recipient can compare a smoky Islay against a softer Speyside side by side and work out where their taste actually sits - useful before spending £40-plus on a full bottle. It ranks above the subscription below it because it delivers everything in one hit with nothing to manage, and above the glassware picks for anyone who cares more about what's in the glass than the glass itself. The trade-off is that it's a consumable: once the drams are gone the gift is over, whereas a glass or subscription lingers. At around £34.95 it's a fair price for the variety, and Drinks by the Dram is an established Master of Malt range rather than an unknown.