Almost everyone (disclaimer… over the age of 18!) would appreciate unwrapping a gift of Christmas spirit of some description.

We all have our different poisons. I’m not a whisky (or whiskey) drinker – I’ve never been able to even smell the stuff – nor do I much care for brandy (except for in an Alexander or Christmas pudding). However this Christmas, I’d happily sit in front of the fire and quaff a bottle of Chocoholic stout or glass of port. Justin, on the other hand, does dip into whisky world – and loves an old fashioned glass of Maker’s Mark with one ice cube. Our minds and tastes meet at a full-bodied red wine – a fruity shiraz maybe… or cold, dry, crisp bubbly of any type – champagne, prosecco, cava – perhaps all three – it’s Christmas after all!

Here’s a selection of tasty tipples that might take your fancy.

1. Two Birds Christmas spiced vodka – 70cl: £32.95
2. Dalwhinnie Winters Gold: £37.90
3. Grahams 30 year old tawny port: £64.79
4. Babycham sparkling perry 20cl & glass gift pack: £7.99
5. Slingsby rhubarb gin: £39.99
6. Saltaire Triple Chocoholic stout: £2.75
7. 30 year old whisky gift set – 5 x 3cl: £150.00