Christmas gift ideas: spirits & liqueurs
A bottle of something special makes a wonderful Christmas gift. We round up our favourite drinks.


No need to panic about what to bring to all those Christmas parties taking over your diary. Become the favoured guest by giving a bottle of something special. Here are some of our favourites for this year...
The Ultimate Grey Goose Martini Gift Set by Hannah Martin, £695, Grey Goose available exclusively at Selfridges (0800 123 400; www.selfridges.com)
Rhubarb Vodka, £18, Lyle Organics (01463 751 365; www.lyleorganics.com or http://www.finescottishhampers.com)
Haig Club Scot Whisky, £44.99, House of Haig in partnership with David Beckham and Simon Fuller, available in Selfridges (0800 123 400; www.selfridges.com)
Tullamore Dew Irish Whiskey, £20, Tullamore Dew, available at Waitrose Cellar (0800 188881; www.waitrosecellar.com)
DAPPA, £50, Devon Distillery (01803 812 555; www.devondistillery.com)
Balblair Whisky Vintage 1983, £200, Balblair (01862 821 273; www.balblair.com)
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30 Year Old Tawny Port, £55 (75cl), Graham’s, available from The Oxford Wine Company (01865 301 144; www.oxfordwine.co.uk)
Domaine de Canton Ginger Liqueur, £33, Domaine de Canton (01843 570571; www.thedrinkshop.com)
Grant’s Whisky Signature Blend, £18.49, Grant’s Whisky (www.grantswhisky.com)
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