Best Whiskey Decanters to Buy When Entertaining Guests

Kanars Emperor Whiskey Decanter Set

These glasses made our 11 Best Whiskey Glasses roundup, so it only makes sense we include the matching decanter on this list. The 29oz. decanter is made of lead-free crystal.

$55

BUY the Kanars Emperor Decanter Set HERE      

PROS:

-Solid, heavy, easy to clean

CONS:

-Some reviewers mention visible seams

READ MORE information and reviews of the Kanars Emperor Decanter Set HERE     

Paksh Capitol Whiskey Decanter

This handsome decanter is made of high quality, luxurious Italian glass and features a geometric top with a plastic tip for an airtight fit.

$20, regularly $40

BUY the Paksh Capitol Glass Decanter HERE

PROS:

-Monogrammable

-On sale

CONS:

-Small, only 23.75 oz.

READ MORE information and reviews of the Paksh Capitol Glass Decanter HERE    

Charging Bull Mouthblown Whiskey Decanter

This 35-ounce lead-free glass decanter is mouth-blown by artisans in Turkey. Other animals (dogs, horses, tigers, oh my) are also available from the same seller.

$45

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PROS:

-Larger than many other decanters

CONS:

-Too kitschy? Maybe. 

READ MORE information and reviews of the Charging Bull Decanter HERE    

Jillmo Barrel Ship Whiskey Decanter Set

Fantastic for the lake house or even on the sailboat, this kitschy gift idea holds a surprising amount of booze—42 ounces. Comes with two matching glasses and a wooden stand. Handcrafted and lead-free decanter; the faucet is made of 304 stainless steel.

$75

BUY the Jillmo Barrel Ship Decanter Set HERE     

PROS:

-Very large, relatively

CONS:

-Delicate; might be difficult to clean

READ MORE information and reviews about the Jillmo Barrel Ship Decanter Set HERE      

Ravenscroft Taylor Engraved & Monogrammed Whiskey Decanter

Choose your letter and font, and the monogram is sandblasted (not painted) onto the side of the decanter and each glass, free. Lead-free crystal, handcrafted in Europe. A solid gift for the whiskey lover.

$150 plus four glasses (decanter only, $104)

BUY the Ravenscroft Taylor Engraved & Monogrammed Decanter HERE     

PROS:

-Amazon reviews are unanimous: 5 stars

-Awesome gift idea

CONS

-We can’t see any

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FNix Whiskey Decanter by Vista Alegre

Fénix involves techniques such as blow, injection, sandblast engraving, and gold paint (20.6 carats!) by hand. The aesthetic nature and intricate detail earned this decanter a spot in the GOOD Design Award Winning Collection and made it a German Design Award Nominee in 2018.

$895

BUY the FNix Whiskey Decanter HERE    

PROS:

-Sexy and interesting

CONS:

-Not suitable for microwave or dishwasher

READ MORE information and reviews of the FNix Whiskey Decanter HERE

Godinger Globe Whiskey Decanter Set

Perhaps a better gift than a practical whiskey decanter, but it’s the most popular one on Amazon. It’s hand blown, with an etched globe design and a cool glass ship inside. The gold stopper is a nice touch, too.

$60, regularly $90

BUY the Godinger Whiskey Decanter Globe Set HERE        

PROS:

-Great gift idea

-Comes with two matching globe whiskey glasses

CONS:

-At 850ml (about 28 oz.), it’s a bit on the small side

READ MORE information and reviews about the Godinger Whiskey Decanter Globe Set HERE     

Skull Whiskey Decanter Set

Sure, it’s corny—but we can think of a couple friends who would be all over this decanter. Includes two double-walled matching shot glasses and mahogany display tray.

$60

BUY the Skull Whiskey Decanter Set HERE     

PROS:

-Inexpensive for a set with glasses

-Fantastic for Halloween

CONS:

-Corny and kitschy—but we all know someone who would love it

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Wedgwood Iconic Whiskey Decanter with Black Jasper Stopper

The Iconic Collection combines Wedgwood’s iconic black Jasperware with fine crystal vessels. The crystal designs are created by skilled crystal cutting and intricate sand blasting to produce “rouletting” patterns popular at the time of Josiah Wedgwood. 

$1,250

BUY the Wedgwood Iconic Decanter HERE    

PROS:

-A limited edition of 30

-Includes a black jasper stopper.

CONS:

-A luxury item for the man who’s got it all

READ MORE information and reviews of the Wedgwood Iconic Crystal Round Decanter HERE