BETTER WITH AGE

Aged to perfection, Hibiki’s whisky is an expert blend of high-quality Japanese whiskies matured for over 40 years. A harmonious orchestra of flavours from all three Suntory distilleries, enjoy the wisdom of time in every drop.

Hibiki Harmony Whisky, £79.95; thewhiskyexchange.com

IN GOOD SPIRIT

Crafted with conscience, the refreshingly zesty notes of Sapling’s gin are captured from fruit trees growing in the UK, reducing transport emissions and benefiting local communities. Infused with a hint of rosemary for a decadent herbaceous finish.

Sapling Spirits Climate Positive Gin, from £22; saplingspirits.com

COASTAL BREEZE

Papa Salt Coastal Gin captures and celebrates the free and easy approach to life native to Australia’s east coast. A smooth and subtle take on dry gin with rounded notes from native wattleseed and pink peppercorn, presented in a distinctly beachy corked bottle.

Papa Salt Coastal Gin, £42.50; papasaltgin.com

DRY JANUARY

Pioneering alcohol-free brand Lyre’s is the go-to place for that friend who’s always the designated driver. Its 0.5% ABV Italian Spritz boasts a rich and unique mix of aromas in a classic orange-red colour that imitates sunshine in a glass. A distinctive and innovative blend of sweet orange with herbal edges and soft bitterness.

Lyre’s low-alcoholic Italian Spritz, £23.99; lyres.co.uk

KEEP UP

Named after her Los Angeles postcode, 818 by Kendall Jenner lets you sip like a celebrity in the Hills. Available in Blanco, Reposado and Añejo, each variant offers a smooth, distinct flavour, perfect for enjoying neat or mixing. Crafted from 100 per cent blue Weber agave, handpicked by skilled jimadores in Mexico, the tequila has gained critical acclaim with nine international awards.

818 Tequila, from £40.50; drink818.com

NATURAL BEAUTY

Recreate the buzz of Shoreditch watering hole Oranj at home this Christmas with its deluxe hamper. Renowned for its collection of natural wines, the basket offers sommelier-selected luxury pairings for every meal, from Christmas lunch to your Boxing Day curry.

Oranj Deluxe Hamper, £159; oranj.co.uk

THE REST IS HISTORY

The world’s oldest vodka brand, Mikolasch, is bringing its rich history to a new generation, arriving in the UK this winter. Distilled from top-grade corn, the drink is produced in the renowned, nutritionally rich soils of Lviv, and surrounding regions, of Western Ukraine, using spring water sourced from an on-site well that runs off the Carpathian Mountains.

Mikolasch Vodka, £24.50; mikolaschvodka.com

SPILL THE BEANS

To celebrate its 135-year history, Brugal has released a series of bespoke rums inspired by a unique ingredient indigenous to the Dominican Republic. Colección Visionaria Edición 02 Coffee is crafted from the finest Arabica beans, known for their vibrant acidity and chocolate undertones. The result is an exceptionally smooth, balanced and authentic Dominican rum with notes of dried fruits, rich mocha and sweet cloves balanced by smoky wood. Each batch is a true collector’s piece.

Brugal Colección Visionaria Edición 02, Coffee, £80; brugal-rum.com

SMELL THE ROSES

A marriage of the longstanding maison’s signature chardonnay with the fruitiness of pinot noir, Ruinart Rosé is a harmonious blend of fruity aromas, floral essences and warm spices. The champagne is the ideal gift for the eco-conscious, presented in a recyclable second-skin case, made from natural wood fibres and moulded to the shape of the bottle.

Ruinart Rosé Second Skin, £88; fortnumandmason.com

WILD CARD

​​For the true whisky connoisseur, Wildmoor Dark Moorland 23 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky offers a rare taste of Scotland’s rugged beauty. A blend of Highland and Speyside malts, aged in American and European oak casks and finished in Oloroso Sherry casks. The result is a rich, characterful spirit, perfect for those seeking something exceptional to add to their collection.

Wildmoor Dark Moorland 23 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky, £185 Selfridges.com and Thewhiskyshop.com

IN BLOSSOM

Glenfiddich has partnered with artist Raku Inoue to create limited-edition bottles for the 2024 festive season. The collection is inspired by the great outdoors and applies Raku’s signature style to the world’s most awarded single malt Scotch whisky. To add an extra touch, Glenfiddich’s personalisation service offers a beautiful bespoke label affixed to your bottle.

Glenfiddich “A Gift for Blossoming Futures”, from £37.90; glenfiddich.com

NEW MUSE

X Muse is a vodka like no other. Crafted in Scotland, it blends heritage barley with the purest water, drawing inspiration from centuries of spirit-making. With a sculptural bottle design that doubles as an objet d’art, X Muse is as much a statement piece as it is a spirit.

X Muse Vodka, £57.25; thewhiskyexchange.com

WESTERN EXPANSION 

Founded in 2006 by biochemist David Perkins and his wife Jane, High West Whiskey comes from the pair’s love of whiskey and the Old West. Sustainably distilled in the Rocky Mountains, with a name inspired by the Clint Eastwood film High Plains Drifter, High West Campfire is a rich, earthy and aromatic blend  with notes of peaches, Graham Cracker, leather, vanilla, tobacco and campfire smoke that will delight those with a love for Americana. A great gift, an even better after-dinner digestif. Someone pass us a glass!

High West Campfire, £78.95; whisky-online.com