Not sure what to get them? We’ve got you covered…
Hands up if you’ve still got gifts to buy! Us too… And with The Big Day just around the corner, you certainly won’t be alone in wondering what to get that special someone in your life. Well don’t panic, there’s still time to choose the perfect present. And we’re here to help, having hand picked some of the season’s best booze and food gifts which are sure to delight this Christmas. Happy shopping!
Best for… cheese lovers
Snowdonia Cheese Co Quintessential Cheese Hamper, £45
With cheese-themed gifts like tea towels and chutney sets starting from £9.95, and hampers starting from £45, there’s something for all budgets at Snowdonia Cheese Co.
Best for… luxury wine
Waitrose Luxury Christmas Case of Six, £90
Handpicked by Waitrose’s wine experts, the Christmas celebrations are sorted with this decadent selection box of bottles. Inside you’ll find red (pinot noir, rioja), white (chablis, chardonnay), fizz (Champagne) and a sancerre rose.
Best for… novelty
Sixpence Pudding Gin Liqueur, £22.99
This cute Christmas gin liqueur is sure to raise a smile thanks to it’s festive spice taste, gentle shimmer and gorgeous pud packaging. Serve neat and sip, or mix with prosecco.
Best for… hamper
Rick Stein’s Christmas Fireside Box, £95
Curated by celebrity chef Rick Stein, this covetable foodie gift set has all they need for a cosy night in. It comes in a printed stocking and contains Spanish red wine, a Christmas candle, dark chocolate, clotted cream shortbread, chipotle chillie mixed nuts and more.
Best for… crowdpleaser
The Bottle Club First Sip Christmas First Sip Mixed Wine Case, £43.99
Get the party started with this inexpensive wine case. There’s a prosecco in there for fizz fans, plus a rose, two whites and two reds. Bottles work out at £7.33 each, so it’s a good option for those looking for bang for buck.
Best for… dads
Jura 16 Year Old Perspective No.1, £70
Aged 16 years in both bourbon and sherry casks, this is a single malt bound to put a smile on your dad’s face – or any whisky lover for that matter. Stone fruits, dried citrus, wildflower honey and toasted walnut are key tasting notes – which else will he discover?
Best for… sweet tooth
Cutter & Squidge Christmas Mini Brownie Box, £21.99
A sugar fix that fits through the letter box? Yes please! This beautiful box contains 12 delectable brownies in four festive flavours: white chocolate coconut; mango, cranberry & orange; matcha white chocolate; and classic chocolate.
Best for… luxury whisky
Fettercairn 16 Years Old, £83.95
Looking for something a little bit special? This could be just the ticket. A single malt aged in bourbon casks and port pipes, you’ll find notes of charred pineapple, salted caramel and nutmeg. Deeeeelicious.
Best for… new parents
Cook New Parents 7 Nights of Meals, £80
With 14 ready meals in the box, you’ll ensure they’ll be well fed for the first week of parenthood. Packed with nutritious ingredients, meals are healthy as well as tasty, and options include fish pie, macaroni cheese, roasted vegetable lasagne and more.
Best for… bourbon
Yellowstone Rum Cask Finish, £54.95
Aged for nine weeks in molasses-based cuban rum casks, this Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey has body body body. Sweet and rich, it combines notes of marshmallow, tobacco, toffee and orange.
Best for… budget
Cadbury Christmas Chocolate Selection, £1.65
Who doesn’t love a Cadbury selection box? And for less than £2, it’s an absolute no brainer. We’ll take 10.
