If you need some inspiration for the gin lover in your life or just a treat to yourself, these Christmas themed gin gifts are guaranteed to capture the spirit(s) of Christmas!
One Port Barrel Rested Gin
A truly distinguished limited edition gin, which has taken One Gin’s premium sage edition to another glorious golden level by resting it in port barrels. This could definitely be taken neat, with notes of rich warming spices, a hint of smokiness, sage and smooth sweet vanilla. It reminded us of sitting by the fire watching old black and white movies with a gorgeous Christmas drink. Delicious served neat over ice or with premium tonic and a wedge of clementine and lemon.
Size: 500ml
ABV: 43%
Find here: £34.76
Tarquin’s Christmas Crackers
Why crack open one Christmas cracker when you can have three?! The stunning, original Tarquin’s Cornish Dry Gin features in this gorgeous set of three generous 50ml miniatures, alongside their best selling Rhubarb and Raspberry, and British Blackberry Gins. The bottles are perfect replicas of the full size versions and are miniature works of art in themselves. Any gin fan would love these in their Christmas stocking, just don’t ask them to share!
Size: 50ml each bottle
ABV: 42%, 38%,38%
Find here: £18
Hayman’s Sloe Gin
Christmas just wouldn’t be Christmas without the perfect sloe gin and Hayman’s has managed to create an extraordinary one just for you with the perfect balance of sweetness and tartness. The sloes are steeped for around 3 months in their original London Dry gin ensuring the perfect depth of flavours. There’s distinctive almond on the nose followed by beautifully rich fruits, cut with the sharpness of the sloes in complete harmony. Perfect for that Christmas dinner tipple, or any other time come to think of it! Serve neat with ice, with a premium tonic and a wheel of orange, or for that real Christmassy feel try it with hot cloudy apple juice, an orange wheel and a stick of cinnamon. Divine!
Size: UK 700ml // US 750ml
ABV: 26%
Find here: UK £22.99 // US $29.99
Angels Share Glass Pink Gin Bauble
A beautiful hand-blown glass bauble from Angels Share Glass filled with Premium Pink gin from the award-winning Stirling Distillery, this bauble would be the perfect addition to any gin lover’s Christmas tree. Originally makers of the stunning whisky filled glass angels, they have now branched out to include gin baubles in their collection and we love them! Even better, you can refill them with your favourite tipple for next Christmas! Presented in an easily wrapped gift box that even an amateur gift wrapper can handle!
Size: 50ml
ABV: 40%
Find Here: £17.95
Tappers Figgy Pudding Gin
The beautiful amber colour of this fabulously festive gin tempts you in and the flavours do not disappoint. We definitely all want this figgy pudding! With rich winter fruits, citrus and spices this is Christmas personified. Figgy Pudding gin is made using the age-old skill of cold compounding the fruits and botanicals in the gin base, allowing a deep rich flavour and natural colour. Serve it with lots of ice, premium clementine tonic, fresh fig and a cinnamon stick.
Size: 500ml
ABV: 39.6%
Find here: £32
Fuzzy Duck Gingerbread Gin
The name alone makes you want to pour yourself a gin! The smell of gingerbread fresh out of the oven, Christmas songs playing on the radio and everyone wanting the end of the loaf - you can’t beat it. Fuzzy Duck distillery doesn't use any syrup in their gins, it’s all natural goodness just like homemade gingerbread! They’ve definitely hit the nail on the head with this gorgeous tipple. Ginger and cinnamon spice are perfectly balanced with a gorgeous silky mouthfeel. This is a full bodied beauty that deserves to be cherished! Serve it neat over ice or with Mediterranean tonic, plenty of ice, cranberries and a slice of ginger.
Size: 700ml
ABV: 42%
Find here: £38
Warner’s Christmas Cake Gin
For all of the lovers of sumptuous, dark, fruity Christmas cake this gin will be right up your snow-covered, fairy-lit street! Distilled with hand picked sloe berries, spices, rich fruits and dark chocolate…yes we said dark chocolate, this is no ordinary Christmas gin this is a Warner’s Christmas Cake gin! From a 50ml stocking-filler miniature to a gorgeous gift set, including a stunning etched Warner’s copa glass, there is something here for everyone. Their recommended serve is plenty of ice, cola, and a slice of orange or why not try it in an Espresso Martini?!
Size: 5cl or 70cl
ABV: 40%
Find here: £5 to £45 (gift set inc glassware)
The Boatyard Distillery Winter Solstice Gin
A stunning Christmas inspired gin hailing from the beautiful banks of Lough Erne, County Fermanagh, North West Ireland. Without losing its juniper heart it’s been distilled with gorgeous Christmas pudding fruits of candied orange peel, raisins, ginger and spices. Expertly blended with a French Sauternes dessert wine giving such a silky sweetness to this perfect winter tipple. You won’t want to put it down until the last Christmas carol is sung!! Serve with premium tonic, plenty of ice and a slice of orange or why not try an Irish coffee with a twist; 50ml Boatyard Winter Solstice Gin, 75ml Filter Coffee, 10ml Muscovado Syrup (2 parts sugar 1 part water) and a Double Cream Top!
Size: 700ml
ABV: 41%
Find here: £30
Chew Valley Clementine and Cranberry Gin
Hailing from the multi award-winning Somerset distillery. In their own words “This is not a typical “Flavoured” gin. It is a true premium quality gin with hints of winter essence”. The botanicals in this fabulous gin, including fresh clementine peel, ginger and cranberries are vapour infused for the finest flavour extraction. There are no added sweeteners in this gin, which will definitely appeal to those who want something a little less sweet for their Christmas tipple but still want those warming winter flavours. Serve with lots of ice, premium tonic and a slice of orange peel or try it in some mulled apple juice with a stick of cinnamon .
Size: 700ml
ABV: 41%
Find here: £34.95
Smugglers Spirits Gin Baubles
You will definitely want to be sneaking these gorgeously colourful gin baubles onto your tree! Full of festive cheer, they are generously filled with a fabulous array of gins from the award-winning Smugglers Spirits. Including their cracking navy strength Old Sins gin, beautifully warming seasonal Winter gin, the fantastic original Smugglers gin as well as their small batch, hand-crafted Orange, Raspberry and Strawberry gins. Just watch that nobody else spirits them away!
Size: 50ml per bauble (x6)
ABV: From 38% to 57%
Find here: £24.50
If you’re looking for more gin suggestions this Christmas, then make sure you have a read of The Best Gins to Gift This Christmas. We don’t stop there though, for gifting suggestions for rum, vodka, tequila, whisky and more click here!
Words by Leigh Andrews
