The way to many a person’s heart may be food but drink must come a close second, particularly if it is alcohol based. Drink gifts tend to be the classic fail-safe option, particularly when the recipient is typically difficult to buy for. Dads and Uncles are often the ones for who a gift of whisky or some other alcohol is the best option.
While this is an excellent idea, and it’s unlikely you’ll get any complaints, why not go a step further and buy a gift which has a drink theme but also has some practical use as well. Even better, why not combine the two and give a gift which is guaranteed to well received. Drink themed gifts have become an industry in their selves with a host of gift ideas bearing the logos and imagery of the most famous and iconic brands.
Miniature Gift Sets
Miniature bottles make great gifts, especially when part of a collection of favourite brands. Not only are they easier to gift wrap but show you’ve given some thought – and not just popped into the supermarket at the last minute!
Jack Daniels Miniature Gift Set
Three mini-bottles of the famous Tennessee whisky – one bottle of ‘Gentleman Jack’, a bottle of Single Barrel and one classical of JD.
- £16.99 from The Whiskey Exchange
Irish Whiskey Gift Pack
Four miniature bottles of Irish whisky – Jameson, Black Bush, Paddy and Powers’ Gold Label presented in a handy gift box.
- £7.99 from The Whiskey Exchange
Glenmorrangie Whisky Tasting Gift Set
A great gift for a whisky lover this gift set includes 3 x miniature 50ml bottle of single malt Scotch whiskies, a whisky glass and a tasting guide book.
- £15 from John Lewis
Wine & Champagne Gifts
Dom Perignon Gift Set
When only the best will do this gift box includes a full bottle of Dom Perignon 2000 vintage champagne together with 2 exclusive champagne flutes.
- £144 from Oddbins
- Single bottle gift pack without glasses – £105 from John Lewis
Classic French Wines in a Wooden Gift Box
6 full bottles of classic French wines – 3 clarets and 3 bottles of Chablis delivered in a wooden presentation case. delivered by courier anywhere in the UK and makes an ideal gift to send when you can’t visit or as a perfect business thank you gift.
- £80 from Majestic Wine
Fine Wine Six Bottle Gift Set
Six classic wines produced exclusively for Waitrose from some of the world’s most famous wine producers, presented in this elegant wooden gift box.
- £99 from John Lewis
Budget Drink Gifts
An ideal stocking filler or just an inexpensive gift idea for a mate or boyfriend this handy key-ring corkscrew is so perfect you’ll wonder everyone doesn’t have one. The nifty design makes it a simple and lightweight attachment to a standard key-ring but when the need arises (as it so often does) it becomes an instant and simple to use corkscrew.
- From Firebox.com
Jack Daniels Gifts
Possibly one of the most popular drink brands at Christmas time, Jack Daniels Old No7 American whisky has a flavour which appeals to many and is regarded very much as a premium brand. There are all kinds of themed gifts bearing this famous brand to suit all pockets and tastes – from branded clocks and hip-flasks to glass tumblers and coasters.
Classic Jack Daniels tumblers are an inexpensive yet impressive gift idea. Available in a range of sizes and designs they will certainly get a lot of use and can be teamed with a bottle of JD or a couple of miniatures to make the perfect gift.
- Available from Drink Stuff
Luxury Jack Daniels gifts are also available in a variety of guises. The iconic Zippo lighter is a great gift for a smoker and the Jack Daniels branding makes it extra special. Or what about a hip-flask in its own luxury leather wallet embossed with the JD logo?
- From F Hinds
Hip Flasks
Another inexpensive gift idea, a handy hip flask emblazoned with his teams colours and emblem for a football fan. Or, why not opt for a the personal touch and buy a traditional pewter hip flask or tankard, engraved with his name and your own personal message?
These football themed hip flasks are available with many of the top team’s colours and come complete with a handy funnel so he can keep it topped-up without wasting any precious drink.
- From Drink Stuff
Personalised Gifts
A traditional gift idea this pewter hip-flask or tankard can be engraved at no extra charge and are presented in a nice gift box too. There are various styles and designs to choose from too.
Electric Wine & Drink Coolers
These electronic drinks coolers are ideal for anyone with a busy lifestyle who doesn’t have time to sit around waiting for their favourite wine or beer to chill in the fridge.
The Wine Chiller can chill a bottle of wine, beer or Champagne 90 times faster than a conventional fridge and is simple and convenient to use. Simply add water and ice and watch this handy gadget rotate the bottle and bring the contents to the best drinking temperature in just minutes.
The Party Bottle Chiller is ideal for cooling a selection of bottles all in one go and in less than 5 minutes. A perfect gift for a young couple and ideal for parties or social gatherings so there is always a chilled drink ‘on-tap’.
- Wine Chiller – £58.50 from John Lewis
- Bottle Chiller – £54.90 from Drinkstuff
