Christmas gifting: 10 brilliant ways to say it with a bottle
Present hunting for something special for the drinks cabinet?
After a case of wine for Christmas entertaining, stunning sparkler to celebrate the festive season, or box of tricks for the budding bartender?
These top drops will delight discerning drinkers…
Infused with classic Celtic charm and five locally foraged botanicals, award-winning Caorunn Gin will make it a Christmas to remember with their personalised message.
Let it snow… when you want to dial up happy hour, these creamy liqueur cocktails crowned with amaretto, vodka, vanilla and nutmeg will delight the home bartender. Vegan and nut-free.
The best of both worlds… drink in two of the world’s most fascinating wine regions with a bottle of Château Caruel 2016 Bordeaux, France, from a stellar vintage; alongside this ace Argentinian, Opi Malbec Reserve, from one of South America’s great wine estates.
Everything you need to get your espresso martini fix. With a stylish shaker, Fever-Tree mixer and two bottles (5cl) of Isle of Wight Distillery Mermaid Salt Vodka, this gift pack comes with the promise of an expertly crafted cocktail.
A must to mark Rathfinny’s 10th harvest anniversary, their hero 2019 blanc de noirs is a delectable blend of predominantly pinot noir and pinot meunier; with signature notes of summer fruits, plum compote and a long, zesty, saline finish.
Membership to the world’s biggest whisky club is the last word in small batch single and blended malts. With an initial joining fee of £100 (including a bottle of whisky and access to tasting adventures), limited edition bottlings such as this seasonal special are among their stable of golden nuggets.
Va-va-voom…. Veuve have given their rosé champagne a cute Crimbo reboot. Presented in a retro 1950s style mini fridge, the cooler box will keep your bottle of bubbly chilled for a couple of hours. Cheers!
Laurent-Perrier’s elegant cage designs have become a collector’s item since first launching in 2017. This year’s limited edition ‘Ribbons,’ features a metallic robe of red, pink and purple ribbons to express the rosé’s aromatic nuances – and eye-catching keepsake.
A showy six-bottle case for wine enthusiasts, Berry’s own-label mixed favourites includes their best-selling Bordeaux, Good Ordinary Claret 2020 by Dourthe; White Burgundy 2022 by Collovray & Terrier, and IWC Silver medal winning sparkler, Crémant de Limoux by Antech, Brut Languedoc, France.
One of the Emerald Isle’s most sought after single malts, Bushmill’s 16-year-old is matured in three different types of casks – oloroso sherry, bourbon and port pipes. Each lending extra nuance to this rich expression with layers of sun-ripened fruits, honey, spice and all things nice.