The Best Whiskey Decanter for 2020

Having a whiskey decanter is a nice way to add a bit of class to serving whiskey and wine. Having a nice whiskey decanter is an upgrade from a simple bottle with glass cups.

If you’re hosting family, friends, or business associates to lunch, you should definitely consider doing more than serving whiskey normally.

In this article, we’ll be reviewing some of the best whiskey decanters available in 2020. If you’re interested in buying one, be sure to read through in order to get the best product that you can afford.

The Best Whiskey Decanters Reviewed

Editor’s Pick	Product
Top Pick	Prestige Bourbon Whiskey Decanter
Alternative Top Pick	KROWN KITCHEN – Gun Whiskey Decanter Set
Best High End Option	Personalized Crystal Whiskey Liquor Decanter
Best Budget Option	Paksh Novelty Capitol Glass Decanter

Our Top Pick: Prestige Bourbon Whiskey Decanter

The main decanter which holds the whiskey is a glass barrel that is made of lead-free glass. It has a beautiful hand-crafted ship on the inside of the decanter. The ship is so detailed that it’s a beauty just to look at.

This decanter can hold up to 1150 ml of your favorite drinks which you can easily serve from the small tap which releases the liquid. It also features an airtight glass stopper.

What We Like:

• Handcrafted Boat on the Inside | The detail put into the boat is simply amazing. Even without containing any liquid, it is still a sight to see.
• Holds up to 1150ml | The average bottle of wine is 750 ml and so, this can contain well over that. It’s quite suitable in volume.
• 60 Day Money Back Guarantee | Apparently, the manufacturers are so certain that you’ll love this product that they offer a 60-day money-back guarantee if you don’t love it. That’s a guarantee that many manufacturers do not give.
• Giftable Packaging | If you plan on giving out this decanter as a gift to yourself or someone else, you’ll be pleased to know that the packaging is really nice looking and gift-worthy.  
• Stainless Steel Spigot |The spigot has a seal to ensure that it doesn’t leak at all.

Alternative Top Pick: KROWN KITCHEN – Gun Whiskey Decanter Set

Krown Kitchen whiskey decanter set comes with four whiskey glasses. His glasses aren’t just ordinary glasses, they are bullet glasses.

They literally have bullets that made indents in them giving it a very unique look.

They also come with four ceramic stone coasters that absorb liquids in about half of a minute to reduce messes.

The set is overall, very regal, beautiful, and a great choice for gun lovers.

What We Like:

• Gun Shaped Decanter | If you’re looking for something unique or for something for a gun lover, this could be the best choice. This decanter has the ability to leave you stunned. It is a beauty.
• Four Accompanying Bullet Whiskey Glasses | The bullet glasses tip people off the edge; it is really that impressive. It has a unique look that is sure to be a great conversation starter.
• Four Absorbent Ceramic Coasters | The accompanying coasters are not just made of any ceramic but are made of absorbent ceramic stone. This means less mess.
• Wooden Base Has a Handle | Often at times, moving the decanters can be a problem but this one isn’t. The handle on the base makes it quite easy to do so.

Things to Consider:

• No Tap | This whiskey decanter doesn’t have a tap and so, you have to lift and pour directly into each cup.

Best High End Pick: Personalized Crystal Whiskey Liquor Decanter

You can customize this decanter by having your initials monogrammed on the decanter as the glasses which come with it. Yes, it comes with four beautiful glasses which will also be monogrammed on at your request.

The glasses and decanter come with a wooden tray with engraved spaces for the decanter and for each glass.

What We Like:

• Crystal Decanter | The decanter is made of crystal and it is no secret just how beautiful crystal can be especially in the light. Crystal is much more beautiful than glass. This crystal is lead-free.
• Monogram Option | The fact that you can customize both the glasses and the decanter makes this set even more special. If it is for a gift, you can be sure to make quite a memory and if it is for yourself, there’s hardly a better choice.
• Wooden Tray | The tray is made out of walnut wood. It has engraved spaces for the decanter and glasses and has a rubber stopper underneath so it cannot slide down.
• Beautiful Airtight Stopper | The stopper for the decanter is not only beautiful but is airtight. Of course, we can expect nothing less than a beautiful stopper especially when we consider that the decanter itself is made of crystal.

Things to Consider:

• No Tap | Although this is not what many are on the lookout for but if you are, you should know that there is no tap with this decanter.

Best Budget Option: Paksh Novelty Capitol Glass Decanter

It is topped with a large stopper. The stopper is large enough so that it can easily be put on or removed. At the end of the stopper, there is a plastic tip so that the stopper is fully airtight.

One of the best parts about this decanter is that you can personalize it with an engraved monogram. For a decanter of this price, one may not expect to get an option of a personalized monogram which is why it is such a delightful surprise.

The sides of this whiskey decanter are slightly sloped so that it is easy for the user to pick up. Straight sides give more trouble than slopped ones.

What We Like:

• Glass Shape | This whiskey decanter is made of lead free luminous glass. The glass is italian crafted and is very thick.
• Airtight Stopper | The stopper that comes with this glass is large enough so that it is easy to take off and put on. In addition, it has a plastic tip so that it is fully airtight and your precious liquid doesn’t escape.
• Personalized Monogram | Having the opportunity to personalize this whiskey decanter makes it even more special. Even if someone else has one with a similar shape or buys from the same manufacturer, your monogram will set yours aside.  
• Slopped Sides | Paksh Capitol Whiskey decanter features slopped sides. Decanters with sloped sides can easily fall out of one’s hands. The sloped sides make it easier to grasp and of course, much safer to use.

Things to Consider

• No Tap | This whiskey decanter doesn’t feature a tap for easy pouring.
• Thin Bottle Mouth | The rim of the bottle is somewhat thin and so liquid doesn’t pour out easily.
• Low Capacity | This whiskey decanter can only contain 23.75 ounces of liquid.

Frequently Asked Questions

What sort of whiskey decanter should I purchase?

This widely depends on personal choice. However, whichever one you choose must have enough capacity to suit you and must be airtight. In addition, it must be totally free of lead. Buying a decanter with glass that contains lead is very dangerous to the health. If the glass is not lead-free, do not consider it.

What size of whiskey decanter should I purchase?

The average bottle of wine is about 750ml or 25 ounces. If you intend on pouring a whole bottle in, this should be the minimum size you should consider. Note that if you are going for a budget decanter, that size may not be available. However, if you do not mind your decanter not being able to contain a whole bottle, you can buy one of any size.

How long does whiskey last in a decanter?

If you buy an airtight whiskey decanter, the alcohol can stay just as long as it would if it were in the bottle. An airtight bottle will neither increase nor decrease the lifespan. This is why it is important that your whiskey decanter is an airtight one.

Are crystal whiskey decanters safe?

There are lead-free crystals and there are crystals that contain lead. If you make use of a crystal decanter that is free of lead, you will have no problems. It is the lead that is dangerous and not the crystal. Whether or not you make use of crystal or glass decanters, they should not have any lead.

Other Worthy Mentions

If you didn’t see any decanter that caught your eye, here are some other good choices you might just fall in love with.