Brewquets Australia Beer Gifting Blog

So you have seen whisky spelt two different ways (whisky and whiskey) and are wondering what, if any, difference there is.

The short answer is there is no difference between Whisky and Whiskey, in the actual drink that is. They are both a spirit made from grain, but there is a reason why there are two different ways to spell it.

Difference Between Whisky and Whiskey

The difference between Whisky and Whiskey is a result of where in the world the whisky or whiskey has been made. Whiskey with an 'e' is typical of whiskies made in the United States or Ireland, while Whisky without an 'e' is for all other parts of the world (e.g. Scotland, Canada, Australia, Japan, etc).

There are execptions to this rule of thumb which we outline below.

When Is Whiskey With An 'e' Used?

If it was made in America or Ireland the spelling will be 'whiskey' with an 'e'.

We have gifts with both popular American and Irish whiskeys, such as the Gentleman Jack Whiskey gift set and the Jameson Whiskey gift set.

One interesting American whiskey that does not spell it with an 'e' is Maker's Mark. They do not use an 'e' as they were aiming for a more premium market and wanted to distinguish themselves from other American distilleries.

When Is Whisky Without An 'e' Used?

If it is made literally anywhere else in the world (e.g. Scotland, Canada and Japan) it will be spelt 'whisky' without the 'e'.  

We have gifts with popular international whiskies including the Glenfiddich Whisky gift set and the Japanese Nikka Whisky gift set.

What About The Plural Spelling?

Interestingly the use of the 'e' carries on in the pluarl spelling, so that the plural of whiskey is whiskeys, while the plural of whisky is whiskies.

Looking for A Great Whisky Gift?

Since 2016 we have sent over 50,000 beer, wine, whisky and gins gifts to lucky recipients around Australia.

Our whisky gifts are popular for a occasions like birthdays, Father's Day and Christmas. 

Below are just a couple of our popular whisky gifts, click here to view the entire whisky gift range.

Below is our best selling Valentine's gift box for men which is sure to go down a treat and get you in the good books this year!

But before we jump into what's included in this gift box here are a few quick facts about it:

• We first launched this box in 2019 and it's now a best seller each year
• More than 5,000 have been sold to happy customers just like you
• Like our other gift boxes it has lots and lots of 5 star reviews (over 200 at time of writing this article!)

So What's In This Valentine's Gift Box

This is our most popular Valentine's Day gift box which features:

• 12 different beers from leading Australian breweries. We have a new selection of beers each year so that you can gift it year after year knowing that there will something new for him to enjoy
• The beers are packaged in a Valentine's themed box with the design "Beer My Valentine" on the inside lid of the box. Not only is this a fun play on words but it adds to the unboxing experience when he opens the box.
• The box is wrapped with a red satin bow making it ready for gifting. We do all the hard work for you, all you have to do is give it to your man!
• Complimentary gift card included with your personalised message, be as naughty or nice as you like...
• Option for customising your gift with over 50 different add-ons from books and gadgets to hot sauces and can coolers.

Customer's Reviews About The Valentine's Day Dozen Brews

Don't just take our work for how great this gift box is, below are a handful of the 200+ five star reviews we have for this product.

★★★★★

"The look on his face when he finally received a gift he loves. Priceless!"

- Karen S.

★★★★★

"Purchased the Valentine's Dozen for my partner, he had absolutely no idea what it could be and when he open it a huge smile filled his face. He was that stoked with it he took a picture of it and shared it on social media straight away. If you're stuck with what to get your man for man I'd highly recommend this."

- Amy C.

★★★★★

"Such a unique gift! He loved it!"

- Clare

★★★★★

"I was very impressed with the presentation and quality of the packaging. He is always tricky to buy for, but the choice of beers was perfect and he enjoyed every one. Perfect Valentine's gift for a Chef!"

- C. Blackmore 

All the reviews for this product can be found at the bottom of the Valentine's Dozen Brews product page.

Why Is It Perfect For Your Man?

We recognised that men can be incredibly hard to buy for, it's part of the reason we started Brewquets back in 2016.

We wanted to make the gifting experience easier and have customers like you feel relieved that they made the right gift choice. With this Valentine's Day gift box we truly believe we've taken the hassle of finding a great men's gift for February 14th.

The types of men that love this box are those that drink beer and enjoy trying something new. We'll be honest with you, if he is a staunch "I only drink VB" kind of beer drinker then this probably isn't the gift box for him.

How To Order

You can place an order online through our website. Once placed your order will be dispatched within 1 business day and delivery is usually about 2-3 business days for standard delivery but can vary depending on the delivery destination. 

We also have express delivery if you have left it to the last minute which can be as fast as next day delivery if you place your order early in the morning. We see the majority of express parcels delivered within 1-2 business days. 

Ready to order? Simply click the buy now button below and get ready for Valentine's Day gifting bliss.

With over 7,000 sold the Birthday Dozen Brews is hands down our number 1 selling gift box for men. But before we jump into what is included these are the main reasons customers like you buy this birthday gift box:

• it suits a wide range of men, if he drinks beer then this is likely to suit him perfectly

• great for the hard to buy for guys

• suits a wide range of birthdays from 30ths through to 80ths. The most common birthdays we see this bought for are 30ths, 40ths, 50ths and 60ths.

• similar to how flowers are a great option for women this pack has become a popular "go-to-gift" for men

• great for all types of gifters be it parents, siblings, work colleagues, friends, partners etc.

What's Included In The Birthday Dozen Brews Box?

Made specifically for gifting on a beer drinkers birthday each box includes:

• Birthday themed gift box with a "Happy Beer-thday" design on the inside lid of the box. It makes for a great experience when the recipient opens the box - they'll have the top half of the box wishing them a happy birthday and the bottom half filled with colourful beers they'll be impatient to try!
• The box is wrapped with a satin ribbon making it ready for gifting straight out of the outer shipper it is sent in. (we send in a plain outer shipper for safe transport as well as to keep prying eyes away from what is inside)
• 12 different beers from some of Australia's leading breweries
• Option to customise with over 50 different add-ons from stubby holders to books, games and hot sauces. Great if you want to add a little something extra to the gift

A Bit About Us & How To Order

Brewquets started in 2016 as a gifting site which spawned out of want to find a gift for those (mostly men) that were not receiving flowers as a gift. 

Our original product was the 3 beer Brewquet and overtime we evolved our range to include wine, whisky, rum, gin and cider gifts along with a range of add-ons customers can choose to add to their gift. 

We have served over 50,000 customers and have thousands of 5 star reviews across our products on the site.

If you're after a great birthday gift for a guy who is hard to buy for and want a gift that is tried and tested you cannot go past our Birthday Dozen Brews.

Orders can be placed online through our website. Once placed your order will be dispatched within 1 business day. Average delivery is 2-3 business days but we do offer express which can have the parcel delivered in as little as 1 business day. For complete delivery information please visit the delivery page of our website.

Below are our top 3 best selling Valentine's Day gift boxes for men.

How Do We Know These Are The Top 3?

We have two key indicators that these are our top selling gift boxes for Valentine's Day:

1. Combined we have sold over 5,000 since launching them in 2019 (that's an average of more than 1,000 per year at time of writing this in January 2024)

2. They are the most reviewed Valentine's products on our site (more than 250 combined 5 star reviews)

Valentine's Dozen Brews

Our best seller for Valentine's Day this gift box features:

• themed "Beer My Valentine" gift box wrapped with a red satin bow
• 12 different beers from some of Australia's leading breweries
• complimentary gift card for your personalised message
• option to customise with over 50+ add-ons 

Valentine's Beer Hamper

Our best seller for Valentine's Day this gift box features:

• themed "Beer My Valentine" gift box wrapped with a red satin bow
• 9 different beers from some of Australia's leading breweries
• 3 different snacks to go with the beers (gourmet nuts, jerky and milk chocolate bar)
• option to customise with over 50+ add-ons 

Valentine's Long Stem Brews

Our best seller for Valentine's Day this gift box features:

• black "long stem" box wrapped with a red satin bow, it'll have them wondering what on earth you have bought them!
• 4 different beers from some of Australia's leading breweries
• 3 different snacks to go with the beers (gourmet nuts, milk chocolate bar and jelly beans)
• complimentary gift card for your personalised message

How To Order?

If one of these, or one of our other Valentine's Day gift boxes, is what you are after then you can place your order online through our site. We accept Visa, MasterCard, Amex, PayPal, After Pay and Zip. 

Orders are dispatched within 1 business day and average delivery is 2-3 business days, but does vary on delivery destination. We also have express delivery available for the above three gift boxes and most gift boxes sent express are delivered 1 day after dispatch.

Milestone birthdays are great to celebrate and if you're looking for a men's gift that is perfect for a range of different birthdays from 30ths to 60ths then the gift boxes below are sure to fit the occasion perfectly.

First and foremost we recognise that buying for men can be tricky but we believe we’ve made this task a little easier with these ready made gifts. And whether you call these gift hampers, gift baskets or gift boxes they are sure to be something he will love and enjoy.

We've sold thousands of these birthday gift boxes since 2016 and have hundreds of five star reviews from satisfied customers just like you.

Birthday Dozen Brews

Our most popular birthday beer gift pack. Featuring 12 different beers in a birthday themed gift box and wrapped in a bow it’s a hit for all birthday milestones. We most often see this gifted for 30ths and 40ths.

Birthday 24 Beer Gift Pack

The super-sized version of our birthday dozen mentioned above this birthday gift box features 24 different beers in a birthday themed box wrapped with a bow. The box and beers weigh a massive 11 kilograms and is guaranteed to get a WOW! response from the lucky recipient.

We most often see this gifted for 50ths given the significance of reaching half a century!

Rum or Whisky Gift Sets

For men not necessarily into beer then whisky or rum is a great gift option. With 9 different options from bourbon and single malt whisky to spiced rum each spirit gift hamper comes with a set of two glasses perfect for drinking a whisky on the rocks or as a mixer.

These are most often bought for 40ths, 50ths and 60ths.

Gin Gift Sets

If he’s not into beer, whisky or rum then why not give him a nice bottle of gin. Our pick for birthday gifting is the Four Pillars Gin gift set. Australian made in Victoria it is designed as a simple yet elegant gin which is classically smooth - a result of combining Asian botanicals with great Mediterranean citrus. 

Customise With Add-Ons

We have over 50 different add-ons from books and snacks to gadgets and hot sauces which are perfect to add a bit of customisation to your gift.

Browse the add-on range here.

How To Order?

You can place your order through our alcohol gifting website and we will ship it out within 1 business day. Most orders are delivered in 1-3 days and we accept Visa, MasterCard, Amex, PayPal, After Pay and Zip.

For complete delivery information click here.

If you're trying to figure out what to get your man / husband for Valentine's Day we've got some of our most popular mens gifts listed below. 

These are tried and tested gifts with over 7,000 sold to date and are the beer equivalent of flowers so suit the traditional theme of Valentine's Day perfectly. 

Valentine's Dozen Brews

Our most popular Valentine's gift with over 5,000 sold. First launched in 2019 these have been the go-to-gift for men on Valentine's Day. Each pack features a themed "Beer My Valentine" gift box filled with 12 different beers from some of Australia's leading breweries and is wrapped with a satin bow. He might get you a dozen roses or bunch of flowers so why not treat him to a dozen beers he'll love.

Valentine's 24 Beer Gift Pack

The equivalent of two dozen roses the 24 pack features a themed Valentine's box with 24 different beers. Just the opening of the box will have his jaw dropping in awe of what you have given him!

Valentine's Beer Hamper

A great all rounder gift is the Valentine Beer Hamper. Packaged in the same themed box as the dozen brews mentioned above we've swapped out some of the beers for snacks that he can enjoy while sipping on a nice cold beer.

Valentine's Long Stem Brews

Our beery twist on the traditional long stem rose which is often gifted to women on Valentine's Day. Instead of a rose, this stylish long black box holds 4 different beers and snacks to match (nuts, chips and some sweet tasting jelly beans).

If you're after a unique and a "what on earth is in this long box unwrapping experience" for your man then this is a great gift option.

How To Order?

All orders can be placed online through our website. Once your order is placed our team will dispatch it within 1 business day and we see most items delivered within 2-3 business days, but this can be a little longer for regional and remote locations. For complete information please visit the delivery page of our website.

Five Star Products

Our customers love our products but don't just take our word for it. Combined the products listed below have over 250 five star reviews.

You can read the reviews from customers on each of the product pages. In total our site has over 1,000 five star reviews. Below are a handful of the most recent reviews our customers have left us.

This is a question many people, like yourself, ask every February.

We ourselves had this question until we came up with and launched our gifting website Brewquets in 2016.

While our initial premise was not Valentine’s Day specific (we were first set on answering the age old question of “what do you get someone who isn't into flowers?") it turns out the answer we came to lends itself quite well as a gift for men on Valentines Day.

As a general rule of thumb most women are into flowers, so we knew that the main target for a non-flower gift alternative was likely men. And what do many men like? Beer!

With that in mind we first launched with the 3 Beer Bouquet, aka the Brewquet, a play on words between “brews” (beers) and a bouquet of flowers.

For Valentine's Day 2018 we appeared on the Sunrise morning show and sales went crazy! It was a fun but a bit of a hectic ride with the response from recipients and gifters absolutely amazing. This really helped validate our thinking with 99% of these beer gifts were being bought for men.

Taking Valentine's Gifting Up A Notch

Then for Valentine's Day 2019 we wanted to take things to the next level and released a range of Valentine's specific beer gifts which to date we have sold over 7,000 and are a hit each year.

So if you are after a great tried and tested Valentine's Day gift he will like, want, love and enjoy these are the products we launched back which are still available today.

Valentine's Dozen Brews

Our most popular Valentine's beer gift with over 5,000 sold to date. Designed to be the beer equivalent of a dozen roses it features 12 different beers beautifully packaged in a "Beer My Valentine" gift box and wrapped with a bow.

Valentine's 24 Beer Gift Pack

The upsized version of the popular dozen brews this gift pack also comes with a themed Valentine's box wrapped with a bow but features 24 different beers from some of Australia's best breweries. It's the beer equivalent of two dozen roses and weighs a whopping 11 kilograms. If you are after the ultimate WOW! factor this is the gift to get him.

Valentine's Beer Hamper

Using the same box as the dozen brews listed above this is the perfect gift hamper if you want to gift him beers along with some tasty snacks. Included are 9 different beers, jerky, nuts and a milk chocolate bar.

New Product For 2024

Not ones to sit on our laurels we wanted to have something new to offer for 2024 so we took our popular beer can puzzle and jazzed it up for Valentine's Day with a red love heart locking rope and the option to select more that just beer as the canned drink that is trapped inside the puzzle.

If you are unfamiliar with the can puzzle here's what it is:

• the puzzle is a brain teaser where a can of drink is "locked" inside
• the recipient has to solve how to unlock the rope and wood lock to release the can
• only once unlocked can they enjoy the drink

We send the drink locked in the puzzle along with a QR code should they need help solving it.

Customise With Add-Ons

Over the years we've had customers ask to be able to add extras to their gift so they can customise the gift for the recipient with books, hot sauces, gadgets, snacks, stubby holders and more.

While all our add-ons are popular, for Valentine's Day we've added a few more lovey ones you can choose to add.

You Had Me At Beer Glass

We've taken the famous line "You had me at hello." from the Jerry Maguire movie and added a beer twist to it. This beer glass has a capacity of 425ml, perfect for standard sized beer cans/bottles, and has printed on one side is the line "You Had Me at Beer".

12 Sided Love Dice

This dice is a great way to spice up your intimate moments and have a bit of fun with your partner! Each side of the dice features a different position. Simply roll the dice and let fate decide what you and your partner do next. 

I Love You Chocolate

This delicious melt in your mouth milk chocolate bar is a great little add on and is themed perfectly for Valentine's Day.

Click here to browse all gift add-ons.

How To Order?

All orders can be placed online through our website. You can choose to pay with Visa, MasterCard, Amex, PayPal, After Pay or Zip. 

Orders are dispatched within 1 business day and the majority are delivered within 2-3 business days, but this depend on the delivery destination. For complete delivery information please visit the delivery page.

Whisky and glass sets have become a popular gift to give whisky drinkers for all types of occasions. From birthdays and work farewells to Father's Day and Christmas whisky gift sets are a great gift option.

Since 2016 we've helped thousands of Australians celabrate important milestones with our alcohol gift packs, including our whisky gift set range.

Each of our whisky gift sets include 2 whisky glasses and a bottle of whisky along with the optionn to add a range of different add-ons so you can customise your gift as much as you like.

They are presented in our signature teal gift boxes lined with premium black shredded paper for a flair of sophisication and all come with a complimentary gift card with personlised message.

What Types Of Whisky?

At time of writing this article (January 2024) we have 9 different whiskies available in our whisky and glass gift sets, including:

• Chivas Regal
• Gentleman Jack
• Glenfiddich
• Jack Daniel's
• Jameson
• Johnnie Walker Black Label
• Maker's Mark
• Nikka
• Talkisker

Click here to view all our whisky gift set range.

What Occasions Are Whisky Gifts Suitable For?

We see a range of gifting occasions where our whisky sets are purchased but the most popular occasions are:

• Birthdays
• Work farewells
• Father's Day
• Christmas

How Can These Gift Sets Be Ordered?

All orders can be placed through our online gift hamper store. We accept a range of payment options including Visa, MasterCard, Amex, PayPal, After Pay and Zip.

We've served over 50,000 customers across Australia and have over 1,000 five star reviews. We love what we do and believe we have some of the best alcohol gifts available in Australia but don't just take our work for it, here is what customers just like you have to say.

With the Congratulations Dozen Brews we've created one of the most popular congratulations gift for men.

It features 12 different beers in a themed "Congratulations" gift box wrapped with a bow and is intentionally made for gifting.

What Occasions Is This Ideal For?

We've sold hundreds of these for a variety of different occasions but the most common occasions we see are:

• University graduation
• New job / work promotion
• Birth of a child

• Buying a house

What's Included In The Congratulations Dozen Brews

Each gift box includes:

• Themed "Congratulations" gift box wrapped with a satin ribbon
• 12 different beers from leading Australian breweries
• Complimentary gift card with your personalised message for the recipient
• Standard or express delivery available
• Option to customise your gift further with a range of add-ons

Alternative Gift Options

If the recipient isn't into beer we have other gift options with wine, sparkling, champagne, cider, gin or whisky. It's safe to say we have all types of drinkers covered!

Our two most popular alternative congratulations gifts for men are:

Red Wine Gift Hampers (Single or Duo)

Available as a single bottle or a double bottle (shiraz and pinot noir) both include a milk chocolate block and packaged in our signature teal gift box. These red wine gift hampers are great for wine drinkers you have the option to add glassware or other add-ons along with a complimentary gift card with message.

Whisky Gift Sets

These whisky gift sets come with a bottle of whisky and two whisky glasses. Choose from 9 different types of whiskies from single malts to scotch and bourbon. Perfect for whisky lovers they come beautifully packaged with a complimentary gift card and option of a range of add-ons so you can customise the gift to perfectly suit the lucky recipient.

How To Order?

All orders can be placed through our online gift store with a range of payment options available including Visa, MasterCard, Amex, PayPal, After Pay and Zip.

How Long Is Delivery?

Delivery varies depending on the destination but we see the majority of orders delivered within 2-3 business days, with all orders dispatched within 1 business day from order placement. 

In Australia gifting alcohol is common, with whisky being a popular type to give as a gift. 

Since 2016 we've been helping people just like you send alcohol gifts around Australia for all types of occasions, from birthdays to farewells and Farther's Day to Christmas. 

Originally we started out with beer gifting but overtime we added other types of alcohol to the range including whisky, wine, gin, cider and rum.

About Our Whisky Gifts

Our whisky gifts are a simple yet elegant way to send a gift to someone who enjoys whisky. Each gift set includes:

• Signature teal gift box lined with black crinkle cut paper for sophistication
• Bottle of whisky
• 2 whisky glasses
• Free complimentary gift card for your personalise message

At time of writing this article (January 2024) we have 9 different whiskies available, including:

• Chivas Regal
• Gentleman Jack
• Glenfiddich
• Jack Daniel's
• Jameson
• Johnnie Walker Black Label
• Maker's Mark
• Nikka
• Talkisker

What Occasions Are These Whisky Sets Ideal Gifts For?

We most often see these sets purchased for the following occasions:

• Milestone birthdays like 30ths, 40ths, 50ths and 60ths
• Work farewell gifts
• Christmas gifts
• Client gifts (referrals, end of year gifts etc) 

How To Order One Of These Gift Sets?

All orders can be placed online through our online gifting site. Orders are dispatched in 1 business day and payment can be made with Visa, MasterCard, Amex, PayPal, AfterPay or Zip.

Finding the right men's sympathy gift can be a little tricky. Your initial thoughts may be on sending flowers, as that is often what is given during tough times, but that thought can quickly move to asking yourself how appropriate it is to send a guy flowers.

Now we know that some men will be OK with receiving flowers but for many it isn't really the go-to-gift to give a guy, regardless of the occasion. 

So What Are Alternative Options To Flowers?

In 2016, when we launched our business Brewquets we did so with one objective in mind, solving the age old question of "what to send a guy instead of flowers?". 

We started with our 3 Beer Brewquet and have since added many other products, including the Sympathy / Thinking of You Dozen Brews.

What Occasions Are These Sent For?

There are two main occasions we see our customers send these gifts:

• After the loss of a loved one
• After a sickness or major medical surgery

For those sending it after the loss of a loved one the messaging we see is related to toasting their loved one while reminiscing on the good times. For those sending to someone who has been unwell / had surgery the messaging usually relates to enjoying the gift while they are on the mend.

Three Popular Sympathy Gifts

3 Beer Brewquet

Our original answer to the age old question of what to send someone who isn't really into flowers. It is the smallest of our range but suits so many occasions, including as a condolence gift. It features 3 different beers wrapped in tissue and placed in a hessian tote bag with a bottle opener. There is the option to add extras like chocolate, jerky and more so you can customise your gift.

Sympathy / Thinking Of You Dozen Brews

This condolence gift comes with either beer or cider. It features 12 different cans placed in a themed "Thinking of You" gift box which is wrapped with a satin bow. It is the most popular of our condolence gifts.

Glenfiddich Whisky Gift Set

For men that aren't into beer or cider a whisky gift set could be a great alternative to flowers. Each set comes with a bottle of whisky and two whisky glasses packaged in our signature teal gift box lined with black shredded paper to add sophistication to the gift. 

How To Place An Order?

All orders can be placed through our online gift store. Payment options include Visa, MasterCard, Amex, PayPal, After Pay and Zip.

If you're buying a birthday gift for a man that is hard to buy for then we have just the gift for you. 

Time and time again this gift has been a life saver for someone like you and the reviews / feedback we consistently get are that it is the perfect gift for "hard to buy for men".

So What Is This Magical Gift?

It's the Beer-thday Dozen Brews beer gift pack!

On the surface it looks like such a simple solution to the problem, and that's the beauty in it - the most simplest of solutions are often the best.

We created the Dozen Brews beer gift range back in 2018 when we were looking for a mens gift that would cover a range of occasions. The range features different themed boxes in which the beers are placed to suite a variety of occasions from Birthdays to Anniversaries, Father's Day to Christmas.

As you may have guessed it, the most popular version is the birthday edition, the Beer-thday Dozen which we have sold over 7,000 since launching.

What's Included In The Gift Box

Each Beer-thday Dozen Brews gift box includes:

• Themed "Happy Beer-thday" black gift box wrapped with a satin bow
• 12 amazing beers from some of the best breweries
• Free gift card with message
• Option to customise your gift with a range of over 50 different add-on gifts from books to gadgets, glassware and more.
• Option for Standard or Express delivery

What Our Customers Are Saying 

The Birthday Dozen has over 250 five star reviews from our customers, below are just a handful from those who bought it for someone who was hard to buy for. You can read the reviews an the Beer-thday Dozen product page.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

"It was a birthday present for my hard to buy for nephew. He loved it."

 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

"For the person who has everything and needs nothing, it was very well received."

 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

"My handsome Son’n’law has everything that he needs. So for his 34th Birthday I decided to order him a Dozen of Beer-thday gift. Beer-best gift! "

 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

"Always a successful gift for the person who doesn’t want or need anything."

 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

"Great for someone like my Dad who wants very little for a birthday present other than sitting back with his son’s with a nice cold brew of something a little different in hand!"

How To Order

All orders can be placed through our online store and we accept payment via Visa, MasterCard, AMEX, PayPal, After Pay or Zip.

What Our Customers Have To Say