We hope you already know that Mother’s Day is almost here, but if we’ve sprung it on you then fear not because we’ve assembled the very best prezzies for the drinks loving Mum.
If you’re tired of gifting the same old things every year, then look no further. These bottles, sets and hampers have that special something to earn some serious brownie points on the big day, including unique gin, vodka, whisky, rum, tequila, cocktails, and cider – perfect for whatever your Mum is into!
The Best Gin To Gift This Mother’s Day
Roku Sakura Bloom Gin
Classy inside and out, this new charming limited edition Japanese gin is perfect for Mother’s Day. The award-winning craft gin House of Suntory are behind it, capturing the beauty of Japanese spring in a bottle, more specifically the annual Hanami flower viewing festivals. Roku’s key ingredient, Sakura flower (aka cherry blossom), is front and centre as part of six unique native botanicals. It’s an elegant gin, mesmerisingly floral and has a hint of salinity curtesy of the blossom leaves. Get mum to try it in a G&T with premium tonic and a wedge of grapefruit - it will surely be her best Mother’s Day present yet!
Size: 700ml
ABV: 43%
Find here: £31 Tesco
The Botanist Gin
Showing that the Scottish island of Islay is more than just smoky Scotch is The Botanist, a stylish gin embracing a staggering 31 botanicals, 22 of which are hand-foraged on the island. It’s so popular that you’ll now find it on many gin lists, so if your Mum is a gin lover, there’s a good chance she’s tried it out already (so how about a full bottle?) Unique botanicals like creeping thistle, mugwort, red clovers and water mint combine for a profile balancing herbaceous notes, earthy undertones, and fruity sweetness. It’s impressively velvety too.
Size: 700ml
ABV: 46%
Find here: £35.90 Master of Malt
No.3 Gin
Instantly striking, No.3 Gin could be the key to your Mum’s heart this Mother’s Day. Made by Berry Bros, the key refers to the unlocking of the Parlour at their historic address, Number 3, St James’ Street (which is also where the name comes from of course). A wine and spirit merchant since an incredible 1698, Berry Bros produce No.3 in Holland in a century old brick-encased copper still. This has been awarded the World’s Best Gin no less than four times, loved for its bright, fresh nose, juniper-forward palate with florality, spice and citric zing, and a lingering earthy finish. There’s so much flavour and history, it’s a surefire hit as prezzie.
Size: 700ml
ABV: 46%
Find here: £38.24 Master of Malt
Gin Making Kit
Well if you don’t want to buy a bottle of gin, how about getting Mum everything she needs to make it herself? If Mum’s ever said something along the lines of, ’I just wish there was a gin that was like X and Y but also Z’ then this is perfect, and really fun to try. Everything you need is included (16 botanicals, equipment, and recipes) – you just need to add your base spirit (usually vodka) and away you go. It’s designed for novices so walks you through every step, but also gives you enough knowledge to experiment with whatever crazy botanicals you dream up! Win win!
Find here: £45.99 Just Spices (usually more!)
The Best Vodka To Gift This Mother’s Day
Nine Tines Vodka
Nine Tines is North Yorkshire’s first hand-crafted vodka made from potatoes and using 20 different potatoes in each bottle from their own farm and the local area, it’s totally gluten free and grain free. An excellent example of English vodka, it has an exquisitely clean finish but the silky viscosity of the mouthfeel is what stands out most for us. It’s perfect as a sipping vodka but if you really want to treat Mum then check out Nine Tines website for their decadent chocolate martini - NOM!
Size: 700ml
ABV: 40%
Find here: £42 Nine Tines
Pod. Pea Vodka
Forget your wheat and potato because Manchester-based Ten Locks are now making vodka from peas! It’s way more environmentally friendly than other crops, and actually brings a really unique flavour. Now, obviously this isn’t like drinking mushy peas, of course not, but it imparts a delicate herbaceous vegetal note to the spirit, which is made with Lake District water. The packaging is recycled and the labelling is sustainable making everything about this vodka green - it’s quirky, it’s tastes great and we love it.
Size: 700ml
ABV: 40%
Find here: £37.45 Master of Malt
The Best Rum To Gift This Mother’s Day
The Kraken Black Spiced Rum - Roast Coffee
Coffee is everywhere right now, but it really suits The Kraken. Cold brew Arabica brings a sweet liqueur profile to the classic spiced Kraken rum, which really doesn’t feel like 40% ABV (so warn your Mum maybe!). Think flavours of cinnamon and rich treacle combined with roasted coffee deliciousness. If your Mum likes sweeter rums with a spicy undertone, then this is definitely one for her.
Size: 700ml
ABV: 40%
Find here: £21.99 Amazon
Havana Club Selección de Maestros
A relaunch of Havana Club’s Cuban Barrel Proof bottles, this rum comes with a striking design revamp for that special feel. The casks used for ageing are some of the finest handpicked by the maestros roneros for the aromatics they impart. That, combined with the 45% oomph means tonnes of flavour. Think peach and citrus before a Bourbon-esque mouthcoating of creamy caramel, mocha and brown spice. It’s magically indulgent but with silky smooth depths for added complexity too.
Size: 700ml
ABV: 45%
Find here: £59.74 Master of Malt
The Best Whisky To Gift This Mother’s Day
Jura 14 Year Old American Rye Cask Whisky
Jura is an incredible wild spot sixty miles from the Scottish mainland, with a small community focused around whisky distillation. Jura’s signature profile is smooth, bright and lively, and their 14 year old is matured in ex-bourbon and American rye barrels. It’s got great complexity with interesting notes of toffee and rich fruits as well as herbal and floral touches. A perfect gift for any whisky loving Mum.
Size: 700ml
ABV: 40%
Find here: £42.74 Master of Malt
Nc'nean Organic Single Malt Whisky
Despite being relatively new, Nc’nean are known for their consistently high-quality batches, and this is no different. Starting with organic barley, ex- red wine, bourbon, and sherry casks combine for a rich body plush with fruity sweetness. Vanilla fudge, honey and tangy pineapple complete a lively palate before oaky spice and shortbread lingers on the finish. Find out for yourself what all the awards are for (once Mum has had a try of course).
Size: 700ml
ABV: 46%
Find here: £48.45 Master of Malt (usually more!)
Glen Grant 15-Year-Old Single Malt Whisky
We love The Glen Grant and their 15-year-old might just be our favourite. It’s matured in ex-Bourbon and ex-Sherry casks so that seductive golden hue is brimming with harmoniously balanced bold fruits – think sweet orange and stewed orchard fruits with charred oak and vanilla. It’s incredible drunk neat, but if you’re looking for a cocktail to try it out in, check out our suggestions here.
Size: 700ml
ABV: 46%
Find here: £65.75 Amazon
The Best Tequila To Gift This Mother’s Day
1800 Blanco Tequila
Tapping into the Mayan pyramids, this eye-catching bottle might be a challenge to wrap, but once open it does not disappoint. Double distilled, it’s a blend of white tequilas that results in a wonderfully well-rounded expression. It’s noticeably floral, fruity, and herbal, and all with a silky-smooth texture and zero burn. 1800 is known for punching above its price point, so this is a great gift for the price.
Size: 700ml
ABV: 38%
Find here: £35 House of Spirits
The Best Ready Made Cocktails To Gift This Mother’s Day
MOTH Cocktails
MOTH is a great little brand making stylish and recyclable cocktails ready to go out the can. Gone are the days of naff ready-to-go cocktail tins because these are absolutely bar standard. They’re full-strength and if they were in a glass, you wouldn’t look twice at paying top prices for them. They have a few different selections, but their gin pack looks stunning for Mother’s Day.
Size: 125ml
ABV: 10%-14.9%
Find here: £20 for 6
The Best Cider To Gift This Mother’s Day
Sandford Orchards’ Katja & Katja Rosé & Chocolate Hamper
This brand-new premium hamper has been curated especially for Mother’s Day, containing two full bottles of elegant sparkling cider and some Willy’s chocolate handmade in Devon. Katja is created from Katy apples that are pressed and fermented with a white wine yeast leading to an almost prosecco like cider, and the Rosé version adds Rondo grape skins for that stunning blush colour – expect cherries, peaches, and apple blossom. This has to be a hit for any cider or even prosecco loving mum!
Size: 750ml
ABV: 8%
Find here: £30 Sandford Orchards
Nothing says celebrations like bubbles, so how about some beautiful pink sparkling rosé? These are our absolute favourites without breaking the bank!