Christmas Gift Guide | The Ultimate Festive Tipples Edit

If you are looking for the perfect festive tipple this festive season or an excellent gift for someone special, we’ve got you covered. Take a look at some of our favourite festive drinks of the holiday season.

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Limoncello bottle placed in a crate of fresh lemons.

Mamma Mia Limoncello

This Christmas, add a different spritz to your repertoire with Mamma Mia Limoncello. Mamma Mia is made with the oldest variety of Italian lemons, the “Femminello del Gargano”which are small, flavourful organic lemons from the Puglia region in Southern Italy. The lemons have been harvested by hand since 1850 by the Ricucci family who continue to cultivate them to this day.
Mamma Mia is made with all natural ingredients, is free of preservatives and artificial colouring and is less sweet than traditional Limoncello. Mamma Mia Limoncello: RRP from £27.97 for a 70cl bottle | ABV 24%. Available from: Amazon, The Whisky Exchange, Master of Malt.

Woman in camel coloured coat holding a bottle or orange coloured nozecco along with a bunch of flowers.

Nozeco Spritz

Nozeco Spritz is the fifth variety of the UK’s leading alcohol-free sparkling wine brand alongside Nozeco, Nozeco Rosé, Nozeco Peach Bellini and Nozeco Buck’s Fizz. A beautiful bright orange with fine bubbles, the addition of natural orange and grapefruit flavours results in a drink full of freshness with subtle citrus aromas that balance acidity and sweetness. The recommended serving for Nozeco Spritz is poured over ice in a large wine glass.
Nozeco is produced by Les Grands Chais de France, France’s most extensive private winemaker, with 68 properties nationwide. The company remains independently owned and is now in the second generation of the Helfrich family.  Available at Morrisons (£4.00) and Asda (£3.50).

Takamaka Extra Noir

Gift your favourite rum lover a journey to the Seychelles in their own home with Takamaka Extra Noir, a full-bodied and punchy rum from the Trois Fréres Distillery that features notes of tropical fruit, oak spice, coffee, and vanilla. Takamaka Extra Noir 7 0 c l | 4 3 % A B V | R R P £ 3 7 from The Whisky Exchange and Master of Malt.
Bottle of Jack Daniels whisky with green wrapper and white branding.

Jack Daniel’s Bonded Rye Whiskey

Jack Daniel’s Bonded Rye is a Bottled-in-Bond whiskey, which must be distilled by a single distiller during a single distillation season, matured in a government bonded warehouse for at least four years, and bottled at 100 proof. Barrels are hand-selected for their characteristics of deeper colour, flavour, and aroma, which deliver a darker, richer, and more oak-forward character
It’s a big, bold Bottled-In-Bond Whiskey at 100 proof opening with aroma notes of sweet soft fruit, rye spice and oak. Tasting notes: Dried fruits, toffee and a peppery rye finish. Available here.
A bottle of birch vodka with a pink coloured vodka encased within and a white label with botanical details.
UK – 2024: Buck & Birch Premium Botanical Vodka.(Photograph: MAVERICK PHOTO AGENCY)

Birch Premium Botanical Vodka

Birch Premium Botanical Vodka is unlike anything else on the market and is one of the new wave of sap-based spirits that is growing in popularity. Its star ingredient is Scottish birch sap – a luxuriously light and silky natural ingredient, which is harvested annually each spring from trees within one of Buck & Birch’s partner community forests in Scotland. The vodka has a delicate yet distinctive botanical flavour and has a preserved Birch twig in each bottle to add a touch of woodland seasoning. RRP £35.95.

EDINBURGH, UK – November 2023: Glen Moray Twisted Vine.(Photograph: MAVERICK PHOTO AGENCY)

Glen Moray Twisted Vine

Glen Moray’s Twisted Vine The distinctive expression features Glen Moray’s smooth, balanced, Speyside whisky with the richness and depth of flavour that comes from maturation in ex-Cognac casks made from oak grown near Cognac’s vineyards in France. The resulting single malt is the perfect marriage of spirit and cask wood: sweet and woody with notes of dried fruit, nuts and spice, adding a luscious new dimension to the Elgin-based distillery’s popular, easy drinking dram. ABV 40% RRP £30

Uhuru Rum

Uhuru is a Caribbean golden rum. Its creators, Young Spirits, have partnered with African wildlife conservation charity Tusk,  donating 10 percent of the brands profits to the charity. The delicious spirit has flavours of buttery toffee and fruity sweetness, balanced with unfolding oaky notes. The rum is perfect for sipping straight or mixing in a cocktail. £39.99. 44 % ABV.

UK – 2024: Bardinet VSOP Limited Edition Finest French Brandy Christmas Cocktails. Pictured Champagne Mule.. (Photograph: MAVERICK PHOTO AGENCY)

Bardinet Brandy

Aged in France and one of the UK’s bestselling brandies, Bardinet has launched a new festive design of its VSOP brandy in time for Christmas. The bottle design takes inspiration from the colour and brilliance of the many end of year festivals celebrated across the world and will adda touch of seasonal sparkle to any celebrations. Slowly matured in oak casks just outside Bordeaux, Bardinet is known for its delicately mellow taste, fresh fruit notes and long oaky finish, making it a wonderful cocktail base. RRP: £21.50.

Lejay Crème de Cassis

Lejay is the original Crème de Cassis. It was founded in 1841 in Dijon in the heart of Burgundy, when café owner Auguste Denis Lagout was inspired to create a liqueur using the region’s exceptionally flavourful cassis berries (blackcurrants).
Rich, velvety and bursting with intense fruit flavours, Lejay is crafted using 100% natural French ingredients. The star of the show is top quality French cassis berries, hand-harvested each summer in Burgundy for the Lejay distillery. Lejay Crème de Cassis is highly versatile and mixes seamlessly with nearly all types of spirits, wines, and champagne. RRP: £21.95 The Whisky Exchange.

Tesco Finest Chablis

The Chablis region, located in northern Burgundy, has been crafting iconic Chardonnay wines since the 12th century. This fresh, delicate, unoaked wine features apple and citrus flavours, culminating in a long, classic mineral finish. £14.50 from Tesco.

Hayman’s London Dry Gin 70cl wrapped

Crisp and refreshing with notes of juniper, subtle exotic spice, and a lively citrus finish, this would make the perfect festive gift. Priced at £28 (£21 on promotion in Waitrose from mid-Nov), and 20cl wrapped, £10. Also available online at Waitrose and Hayman’s own site.

Tesco Finest Floreal

A ground-breaking new wine made from one of the newest grape varietals, Finest Floreal is part of an exciting revolution in hybrid wine production and available to UK consumers at a supermarket for the very first time. £8.00 from Tesco.

Bread & Butter Pinot Noir

This undeniably juicy Pinot Noir, bursting with cherries, raspberries, and a touch of cassis, is like a festive symphony in a glass. Its bright fruit flavours and smooth finish make it an ideal companion for your Christmas feast, elevating dishes like braised beef, roasted lamb, or even a festive mushroom wellington. Pinot Noir (£15.50, 75cl) – available from Sainsbury’s:

Respirited

The sustainable British Vodka is made with surplus grain spirit, expertly redistilled to create a smooth, clean, and characterful vodka with more taste and less waste. All made within their own eco-system, the vodka has already been named ‘most innovative product’ and won a raft of awards. A crisp, bright and uncompromisingly smooth Vodka in a 100% recycled glass bottle. £25 (Amazon).

Roebuck Estates Rosé de Noirs 2018

From one of the finest vintages in England to date, Roebuck Estates’ brand new 2018 Rosé de Noirs is an expressive sparkling rosé and the perfect addition to any vintage occasion. Recently awarded the Gold Medal at the Decanter World Wine Awards 2024, this spectacular wine delivers delicious notes of red cherries, strawberries and cranberries, layered with a biscuity richness and a hunt of toasted almonds, leading to a long and wonderfully elegant finish.

 

Crafted from the finest handpicked Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier grapes grown at Roebuck’s beautiful Sussex vineyards, the fruit destined for this spectacular 2018 Rosé de Noirs was partially fermented in Burgundian oak barrels and bottle aged for a minimum of 53 months. RRP: £42. Purchase here.

Tesco Finest Rosé Champagne

Crafted from Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grapes sourced from the largest owner of Premier and Grand Cru vineyards in Champagne, this wine offers refreshing citrus and red fruit flavours. £25.00 from Tesco.

Altamura Distilleries Premium Vodka

Altamura Distilleries, Italian premium vodka (43% abv / 700 ml), offers your ‘Christmas Day Martini’ an uplifting, captivating taste experience – a taste that embodies the rich legacy of Altamura grains and the sun-kissed Italian terroir. A break from the mainstream vodka choices, Altamura vodka is available to purchase for £32.50. Crafted from 100% Altamura wheat, a heritage grain cultivated in Italy’s Puglia region,

Altamura Vodka is elegant and refined. Distilled using a meticulous process that preserves the distinct flavours of the wheat, this exceptional vodka showcases the subtle aniseed and pepper, lemon zest flavour derived from Altamura wheat, along with the essence of the Italian landscape. Link to buy.

CASA BARÚ

CASA BARÚ is a masterpiece of Panamanian craftsmanship. The CASA BARÚ range offers an exciting new addition to the UK this Christmas, crafted with meticulous care and a rich heritage. These premium spirits are exceptional in quality, whether poured straight or as a delicious ‘impress-the-family’ home-made daiquiri.

Alongside this, CASA BARÚ introduces Xopa Coffee Liqueur, an indulgent blend of artisanal roasted local coffee and the finest Panamanian pot still spirit, offering an innovative fusion of coffee and premium liquor. Link to buy: https://www.masterofmalt.com/

Brockmans Gin

Traditional notes of juniper combine with a refreshing influence of citrus and aromatic wild berries in this distinctive and intensely smooth gin. Perfect for the gin lover who likes to try something new and exciting over the festive period. It is priced at £36 from Waitrose.

Stefanoff Vodka Trio

Complete with three miniature bottles of Aldi’s Stefanoff Vodka, this stocking-sized gift is the perfect option for spirit enthusiasts. Available for just £8.99, the set includes the Raspberry Crush Flavoured Vodka, Mango & Passion Fruit Flavoured Vodka and NEW Vanilla Flavoured Vodka. (£6.99, 3 x 5cl).

Glen Marnoch Whisky Trio Gift Set

Whisk loved ones off their feet with a taste of the highlands. Aldi’s Glen Marnoch Single Malt Whisky Trio Gift Set includes Island, Highland and Speyside Single Malt Whisky, perfect for those that like a drop of the dram. (£9.99, 3 x 5cl).

Pact Coffee Espresso Martini Kit

Looking for the perfect gift for an Espresso Martini lover? This stunning Espresso Martini Kit includes Pact Coffee, a cocktail shaker, premium vodka, and an exclusive coffee liqueur made by distillers Zymurgorium – everything that’s needed to create the perfect espresso martini at home! It is available to buy directly from Pact Coffee at pactcoffee.com for £54.95.

Pact’s 2024 Christmas collection also features a range of festive coffees, coffee and brewing equipment gift sets and homeware – spanning all taste profiles and budgets. Visit https://www.pactcoffee.com/christmas to view the full range.

Shanky’s Whip

Shanky’s Whip is a delicious mix of Irish spirits and aged pot still whiskey, blended with the natural flavours of vanilla and infused with caramel. The result is a dark and distinctive spirit that is smooth with notes of vanilla and spicy Irish Whiskey, the perfect addition to any home bar this festive season or a well-priced gift for Christmas. 
 
Blended and bottled in Co. Cavan, Ireland, Shanky’s Whip is made using an original Irish recipe. It is presented in a bespoke retro 70cl glass bottle with a label inspired by vintage Irish matchbox artwork featuring the fantastical Irish jockey, Shanky, a wild boy of racing.  
 
Shanky’s Whip Irish Whiskey Liqueur: RRP: £25.00 | 70cl bottle | ABV: 33%. Available from Tesco online and in select stores across the UK, and is currently discounted to just £20 on Clubcard price in the run-up to Christmas! 

Dubliner Irish Whiskey & Honeycomb Liqueur

A contemporary twist on the classic Irish whiskey, savour famously warm whiskey tones, softened and sweetened with rich honeycomb and smooth caramel. The Dubliner Irish Whiskey is dreamt and distilled in the heart of Dublin 8, with some of the capital’s charm in every bottle. No corners are cut in crafting the range of whiskeys and liqueurs. The Dubliner Irish Whiskey is made from a blend of malt and grain, whilst the Liqueurs are a masterful blend of their Whiskey and tantalizing flavours. 

Dubliner Irish Whiskey & Honeycomb Liqueur: RRP: £26. | 70cl bottle | ABV: 30%. Available from: Neat & ShakenThe Whisky Exchange and Amazon
We’ll be updating this Christmas Gift Guide and all of our others right up until the 25th of December, so be sure to bookmark this page and follow us on Instagram for more suggestions and last-minute additions!
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