As the festive season draws near, finding the perfect alcohol gift for Christmas 2024 doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Whether you go for a personalised item or a thoughtfully curated gift set, an alcohol-themed gift will surely bring holiday cheer to friends and family alike. Here’s a carefully selected list of the best alcohol gifts for Christmas 2024, tailored to suit various tastes and preferences.
HENNESSY
Hennessy Paradis Cognac 35cl, £580.00
This gift will be genuinely appreciated by the recipient this Christmas. This Cognac, with its silky texture, is crafted from 100 specially selected eaux-de-vie that are aged in oak casks for an extended maturation period, allowing its intense flavours and delicate floral notes to fully develop. Each sip reveals rich flavours of honey, truffle, and dried rose petals, finishing with hints of cinnamon and cardamom.
FIELDEN
Harvest 2019 Rye Whisky, 70cl, 50%, £80.00
This would make a truly special gift for someone. Harvest 2019 is a tribute to the grains harvested that year through sustainable agriculture, resulting in a whisky that’s fresh, floral, and rich in flavour. It opens with aromas of roses and herbs, with fresh ginger and apricot. On the palate is a refreshing blend of herbs and delicate summer fruits, finishing with a subtle kick of white pepper and fresh thyme.
ITALICUS
Rosolio Bergamot Liqueur, 75cl, £31.75
Italicus Rosolio di Bergamotto is an artful blend of bergamot peel, Cedro lemons, chamomile, lavender, gentian, yellow roses, and Melissa balm. This aromatic liqueur offers a harmonious mix of honeyed sweetness and earthy bitterness with a touch of spice.
DRINKS BY THE DRAM
World Whisky Advent Calendar (2024), £129.95
Make the countdown to Christmas exciting with this Whisky advent calendar. Featuring 25 unique 30ml wax-sealed samples offering a fantastic opportunity to discover a diverse array of styles and flavours from renowned distilleries. It makes an excellent gift for any adventurous whisky lover, providing a festive journey of exploration as they count down to Christmas.
LOUIS POMMERY
England Sparkling Wine Brut 75cl, £28.00
This Christmas, gifting wine is a breeze with this award-winning English sparkling wine. Offering crisp and refreshing notes of citrus, green apple, and white peach. In 2022, this exceptional wine received both an IWC award and a Decanter award; making it a wonderful gift option.
REY DEL ISTMO
Premium Golden Rum, Vol 42%, 700ml, £19.44
Introducing the House of Decant’s first premium, signature cask-aged golden rum, crafted at Panama’s oldest distillery. This 10-year-old expression offers a velvety texture and an enticing aroma, with delicate notes of spice, butterscotch, oak, cane juice, and vanilla. Aged in carefully selected American oak casks, it’s a perfect gift for the spirit enthusiast in your life.
THE MACALLAN
Harmony Collection Amber Meadow Single Malt Whisky (70cl), £200.00
Created in collaboration with Mary and Stella McCartney and as part of the Harmony collection – a tribute to Scotland’s lush, fertile grasslands. Evoking images of warm meadows and mature barley fields, this whisky has been aged in a combination of sherry-seasoned oak and bourbon casks. It offers notes of almond and oak, culminating in a bright, citrusy finish—ideal for celebrating the festive season.
FEVER TREE
Passionfruit Martini Cocktail Set, 50cl, £35.00
Making the perfect Passionfruit Martini at home is a breeze this festive season thanks to the Fever-Tree Passionfruit Martini Cocktail Set. Set includes everything you need: Fever-Tree Passionfruit Martini Mixer, two bottles of vodka, and a cocktail shaker. It’s an ideal gift or the perfect way to kick off your Christmas party celebrations this year.
SEA CHANGE WINE
A brilliant rosé from the award-winning Chateau Pigoudet. Opens with delicate notes of jasmine and peony, complemented by hints of summer mandarin and white peach. On the palate, vibrant flavors of zesty grapefruit, delicate white peach, and tropical pineapple unfold, finished with a subtle hint of white pepper. Making it an ideal gift or a perfect party starter.
THE DALMORE
Cigar Malt Reserve Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky, £110.00
To perfectly conclude any Christmas soirée, the Dalmore Cigar Malt Reserve Single Malt Scotch Whisky offers a rich and lengthy finish. With aromas of cinnamon, vanilla, and red fruits, complemented by tropical fruit and banana toffee on the palate. The finishing touches of orange zest, dark chocolate, and spices elevate this whisky to a truly memorable experience.
BIRD IN HAND WINE
Another outstanding celebratory choice to opt for this Christmas is from the family-owned winery. Bird in hand is a light, delicate, sparkling pearl pink wine with floral notes and hints of fresh strawberry and citrus blossom on the nose. Its lively palate evokes flavours of fleshy red berry fruits with a delicate bead, leading to a refreshing, clean finish.
TRIVENTO
Trivento Reserve Malbec, 75cl, £8.50
This wine dazzles with its vibrant red hue and enticing aromas of plum, raspberry, and cherry, enhanced by hints of vanilla from six months in French and American oak. Its balanced structure and smooth tannins make it a perfect companion for your favourite holiday dishes and also make a great Christmas gift.
PANCHO DATOS
Reposado Mexican Tequila, 70cl, 40%, £63.28
Pancho Datos Reposado Tequila is a wonderful choice this Christmas if you’re after a unique drink. Made from 100% Blue Weber agave, this tequila is designed for life’s most memorable moments, with a legacy deeply rooted in over 70 years of Mexican folklore. Rested for 10 months in ex-bourbon White Oak casks, giving the tequila a beautifully balanced blend of agave, vanilla, caramel, and woody notes.
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