The holiday season is upon us, and we know that you’ll all be looking for that perfect holiday gift. To that end, we rallied the Worn & Wound team and put together a small gift guide to help you out. Now, we?re an eclectic bunch here, and these aren?t all strictly watch related, either, so there?s sure to be something for that special person in your life. Let?s get to it!
Mark McArthur-Christie – Nikka Coffey Malt Whisky
My love for things Japanese extends way beyond watches. Apart from hoping every year?forlornly?that my stocking will contain a Toyota 2000GT, I?d not turn down a Kuniyoshi Utagawa print or two either. But it?s the holiday season, so one needs a bottle of something to open, pour, and enjoy by the fire. Coming from a family of Scots I feel treacherous saying it, but steer south of the glens and head for the banks of the river Yoichi in Hokkaido and the Nikka distillery. While you?re there, pick up a bottle of Nikka Coffey Malt Whisky and you?ll be converted for life. The “Coffey” part refers to the designer of the still, an Irishman called Aeneas Coffey. The spirit Nikka produces from it is like Christmas cake in a glass?rich, fruity, citrus and plenty of spice. Kanpai, and Merii Kurisumasu! $55?Get it here Allen Farmelo – Bang & Olufsen E8 Wireless Earbuds
A surprisingly small product category, wireless earbuds trounce clunky over-the-ear units while also clearing up the hassle of cables. I was slow to warm up to b...