Reach for a bottle of Old Pulteney 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky to fill your quaich, or select the Old Pulteney 21 Year Old, named World Whisky of the Year in 2012 by Jim Murray’s Whisky Bible. The distillery in Wick still employs traditional methods to craft its malt whisky. Visitors can take guided tours of the facility, enjoy tastings, and even buy a hand-filled bottle straight from the cask. Old Pulteney 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky, $45. www.oldpulteney.com
To experience classic Scottish flavors and a hearty selection of treats, consider the Lomond Gift Basket from The Scottish Grocer. The basket includes Mackie’s Sea Salt & Vinegar Crisps, the only potato chips made in Scotland; Dundee Cake, a traditional fruit cake; Border Dark Chocolate Ginger Cookies; Nairns Fine Milled Oatcakes; Famous Grouse Whisky Mustard; assorted humbugs in old-fashioned sweet-shop style; and more. Finish the spread with Highland Spring Sparkling Water for a refreshing contrast. The Lomond Gift Basket, $85.95. www.thescottishgrocer.com
A quaich—a shallow, two-handled cup—makes an elegant Gaelic-inspired souvenir from Scotland. This pewter example from Scots Connection is engraved with lines from “Auld Lang Syne” and finished with a Celtic triskele motif. It’s ideal for toasting Hogmanay (New Year’s Eve) when filled with a dram of Scotch. Scots Connection Auld Lang Syne Quaich, $41.57. scotsconnection.com
Pringle of Scotland’s renowned luxury knitwear has kept Europeans warm for nearly two centuries. Try the wide-knit trilby hat for classic Scottish style that stands up to the elements. Crafted from a wool/cashmere blend, the trilby is available in black, derby gray, and port. Pringle of Scotland Wide Knit Trilby Hat, $195. www.pringlescotland.com