ON THE GRAPEVINE

BY SAM WYLIE HARRIS

LOOKING for some top drops for the spirit, beer or wine lover in your life?

From limited-edition gift packs and bijoux bottlings, to special celebratory wines and A-list champagne, these luxe libations will bring more than a twinkle to their eye this Christmas...

1.

JJ Whitley Blue Raspberry Russian Vodka, £15 (70cl), Sainsbury’s

This regal-looking Russian vodka will blow away the winter blues. Ripe raspberry notes interplay with juicy blueberries. It can be sipped neat over ice or mixed in a fabulously fruity blue cocktail. Chin-chin!

2. Martin Miller’s Winterful Flavoured Gin, £27.95 (70cl), Amazon Christmas spice and all things nice. Think warm and complex flavours of cinnamon and mandarin peel, topped with tonic and stick of cinnamon to garnish.

3. Merry Christmas Bordeaux Duo Gift, £30, Laithwaites

Two classy clarets to put the cheer into Chrimbo. A 2017 vintage Wine Advocate praised as being ‘all about finesse, perfume and aromatic intensity’ and a 2018 medal winner, both in their drinking window.

4.

Pub In A Box – Beer, Glass, Snacks, Music Quiz, Beer Mat & Exclusive Playlists, £30, Signature Brew

Their very own local, without having to leave home to get a round in.

5. Champagne Bollinger Special Cuvée 007 Limited Edition, £46.95, EW Wines Star-studded sparkler... Brilliant bubbles for Bond fans and anyone with a taste for the high life.

6. Tiempo Tequila Reposado Cristalino Batch 1, £54.99 (70cl), House of Malt Call the shots... from Jalisco, with love. Perfect for sipping neat or in a cocktail.