While choosing clothes, shoes or bags can be a struggle, there’s one gift that’s always a crowd-pleaser: booze. An excellent bottle of your loved ones’ favourite drink will always be a win-win. Plus, the brilliant designs of some of these bottles makes it even more incredible for gifting. And with a wide variety to choose from, the gift of alcohol is simpler than ever. So we’ve rounded up some of the best alcoholic drinks you can gift that special family; friend or lover this year.
Ciroc Passion Flavoured Vodka 70cl, £32.99
You can never go wrong with a bottle of Ciroc as a Christmas gift. And this CÎROC Passion vodka is masterfully infused with an exotic blend of distinctive flavours inspired by the tropics. Subtle notes of pineapple, mango, citrus and hibiscus result in a taste experience that is lusciously different and elegantly smooth.
House of Hazelwood Blended Scotch Whisky, 70cl, £4,900
Looking for a luxury whisky gift, well, look no further. This stunning, smooth scotch whisky showcases the remarkable complexity that can stem from a single distillery. An exceptional rare release that connects a lost era of Scotch production featuring grain and malt components distilled at the same site. Opening up on the palate to deliver a beautifully poised balance of sweet and sour notes of waxy fruit skin.
Ron Santiago De Cuba Anejo 11 Year Old Rum 700ml, £40.95
Let your loved one discover Cuban Rum through this rich, smooth, naturally sweet blend of sugar cane molasses with hints of vanilla, coconut and almond. This perfect Christmas gift is available in an exclusive, gold foil-embossed, luxury gift tin with a red carrying rope. The bottle is also beautifully wrapped in a map of Cuba that takes the recipient on a journey of Ron Santiago de Cuba once opened.
Tanqueray No. Ten Gin, 1L £45.00
Nothing will show them you care like a bottle of Tanqueray No TEN Gin. Distilled in small batches with the four original botanicals of Tanqueray London Dry and the addition of grapefruits, oranges, limes, and chamomile flowers. Tanqueray No TEN Gin brings an explosion of fresh citrus with every sip. Enjoy by pouring a 50ml measure into a glass, add plenty of ice and mix with 150ml of premium tonic water then garnish with a slice of grapefruit.
Gran Patrón Platinum Tequila, 75cl, £295
Made from the finest weber blue agave grown in the hills of Jalisco in Mexico. Gran Patrón Platinum Tequila has been triple distilled and aged in oak barrels. Showcasing fresh aromas of agave, citrus and fruit, this is an extremely smooth spirit with a spicy, citrusy and long-lasting finish that is perfect for Christmas gifting.
Redbreast 12-year-old Whiskey, £59.95
Redbreast is the largest selling single pot still Irish Whiskey in the world. And this 12-year-old single pot still is made from a blend of malted and unmalted barley and then triple distilled in traditional copper pot stills. Crafted with complex flavours and excellent creamy mouthfeel making this a brilliant Christmas gift. Plus, this marks the third year of the brands collaboration with charity partner BirdLife International.
Hawkbill Mango Caribbean Spiced Rum, 70cl, £23.00
Gifting alcohol just got different – this delicious blend of Caribbean rum is charged with a distinctive combination of spices and real mango fruit that would have otherwise gone to waste. Every bottle also funds sea turtle projects in the Caribbean, protecting hawkbill turtle’s future. In addition, they come in new lightweight bottles to help reduce carbon.
Beefeater x Lakwena Limited Edition London Dry Gin 70cl, £18.49
Another great Christams gift is the new Beefeater x Lakwena Limited Edition Bottle. This dry gin is shaped by nine all-natural botanicals, including juniper, liquorice, Sicilian lemon peel as well as Seville orange peel. This rich flavoured spirit is then distilled for several hours in copper pot stills, creating a balanced, smooth gin. You can never go wrong with gifting a bottle of Beefeater as it’s one of the world’s most awarded gin distilled in the heart of London.
Clase Azul Reposado tequila 700ml, £215.00
If there’s one drink that gets the party started, its Tequila and Clase Azul is world-renowned for its superior quality and rich flavour. Featuring an iconic bottle and a world-class spirit. Each bottle is made with high-quality white ceramic and then hand-painted by artisans in the onsite bottling facility. Aged in American oak barrels for eight months after it has gone through the distillation process.
Seedlip Garden 108 Alcohol Free Spirit, 70cl, £26.00
Seedlip Garden 108 is the perfect, unique answer to alcohol-free alternatives this Christmas. Offering sophisticated top notes of peas and hay with a complex herbal base character of spearmint, rosemary and thyme. Best paired with tonic or as a base for non-alcoholic cocktails.
Bloom London Dry Gin And Copa Glass, Gin Gift Set, £33
This Bloom London Dry Gin gift set comes with a branded Copa glass, beautifully packaged in our signature colours, making it the perfect gift for any gin lover this festive season. Accompanied by a 70cl bottle of Bloom London Dry Gin. This gin offers a blend of floral botanicals to create a light and smooth gin. Boasting natural botanicals of chamomile, honeysuckle and pomelo to create a fresh and balanced flavour.
The Bellini Box Fortnum & Mason, £37.50
This festive season, make a proper Bellini cocktail with this crisp Prosecco and sweet white peach nectar. This faultless combination of crisp fizz and fresh peach juice is a celebration in a single glass. Transport yourself or a loved one to an exotic warm location this winter.
Talisker 10 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky, 70cl, £49
For an extra thoughtful gift, give a bottle of Talisker 10 Year Old Whisky with a personalised engraving. Choose from festive messages such as ‘Merry Christmas’ or ‘Happy Holidays’, or for an even more personal present, add the initials of a friend or family member.
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