Wine & Spirits Delivery: Lockdown 3 Guide

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This week, several friends have asked us to find out which merchants would deliver booze to them as Majestic are overrun. We put out a tweet to see which wine writers had written one of those incredible lists and then people starting replying, telling us that they were also delivering booze. 

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MERCHANTS NATIONWIDE

Brixton Wine Club

Not your Mum and Dad's wine club. BWC sell premium wines, but in cans - no need for an underground cellar or fancy wine fridge. Just great wines, ready to drink at a moment’s notice. Choose from the Juice Box, Simply Red, All White, Rosé All Day or the 100% Fizz and join us. Either for a one-off box or an ongoing subscription. We also do monthly Taste-A-Longs on IG Live and can hold private virtual wine tastings.

brixtonwineclub.com

Jackson & Seddon

We are an award-winning UK based importer of artisan, organic wine from small independent producers in Italy. We choose to work with sustainable, boutique winemakers, because we find they put a great deal more love and passion into their work.

jacksonandseddon.com

Cellar Door Wines

Cellar Door Wines is an independent wine merchant specialising in high quality wine from around the world along with craft beers, spirits and liqueurs. They have a bespoke wine club and also run virtual wine tasting events. Buyer, Penny Edwards, has a passion for South African, Italian and organic wine and this is reflected in their broad portfolio of unique products.

cellardoorwines.co.uk

Marlo

Here at Marlo, we deliver fine wine by the bottle to your door. Born out of a vision to give people access to serious wine by the individual bottle, we have curated a superb selection of wines, all offering exceptional value and delivered directly the next working day. Using 100% sustainable materials, the wine is also beautifully wrapped and includes a hand-written note - it's the perfect way to indulge during lockdown or to send a lovely gift without leaving the house! Find us on Instagram @marlowine.

www.marlo.wine

Vinkind

We’re delighted to introduce you to Vinkind - a new online wine shop which helps you explore by taste and food pairing! We focus on delicious yet affordable wines from smaller producers and have a strong selection of vegan and organic wines. Be sure to check out Vinkind.com and use code - 3DRINKERS - for 15% off our range.

http://www.vinkind.com

Berkmann Wine Cellars

Short Description: Berkmann Wine Cellars has announced it is reopening its industry-leading Help 4 Hospitality scheme, the pop-up online wine shop that helped raise over £75K for individuals and businesses within the hospitality sector during the spring lockdown… This time, Berkmann Wine Cellars has chosen to increase the share of revenue donated to the industry from 12.5% to 20%.

 https://www.help4hospitality.com/

Wine Shop Lanzarote

Importer and online retailer of Lanzarote’s truly unique volcanic wine and craft beer.

 http://www.wineshoplanzarote.com

Gerrard Seel Ltd

 Wine merchants and shippers. Home delivery is our pleasure through U.K. mainland. Great quality at sensible prices.

http://gerrardseel.co.uk

9 Elms Wines

A treasure trove of award-winning wines & spirits from family owned, boutique producers. Many of which were previously only available in top restaurants. We offer a global range from old world classics to rarer, more esoteric discoveries for the wine explorer. Nationwide delivery.

 http://www.9elmswines.co.uk

Club Vino

Club Vino offers relaxed home wine tasting experience, to be enjoyed in your own time. Sourcing wine from boutique and family owned wineries. Packages include 6 full sized bottle , tasting notes, glass markers and access to an online video where founder and chief sommelier Marco castelanelli will guide your though the wine .

http://Www.club-Vino.co.uk

JF Tobias

A small London-based wine merchants, delivering fine wine nationally throughout lockdown. Safe, secure and rated 5 stars on TrustPilot.

http://www.jftwines.com

The Great Wine Co.

We represent our fantastic producers in the UK and it’s a delight to introduce you to their wines. We also sell spirits, and have mixed cases and gifts.
Free delivery over £50 across uk mainland, swift DPD courier service.

 http://Greatwine.co.uk

BeerGinVino

Finest craft beers, artisan gins and amazing wines from local English & emerging worldwide producers who really care. Local & provincial producers delivered to your door or visit The Hatchery our shop on a destination farm. Free UK delivery*, click & collect and shop openThursday 5-7.30 and Saturday 10-5pm Support & buy local️

 http://www.beerginvino.com

Libiamo Wines

London-based online wine store specialising in Italian wine and spirits. The team has a huge experience in the industry and deep connections with rigorous and talented small wineries throughout Italy. The website also hosts a blog with useful insights into the traditions of Italian winemaking. Most wines are highly prized. Products are delivered in 24/48 hours to UK Mainland.

 http://libiamowines.co.uk

Burgess & Hall

Independent wine shop & bar 353 Winchelsea Rd, London E7 0AQ NOW OFFERING LOCAL HOME DELIVERIES FOR OUTSTANDING WINE & BEER info@burgessandhall.com burgessandhall.com

Cépage

A conscious importer and retailer of unique, hard to find wines. Challenging what you taste, promoting new liquid discovery and removing preconceptions in wine. Available for personal recommendations and bespoke wine expert services.

http://www.cepage.uk/

Cellier

Wines, spirits, beer & gifts - from case deals on your supermarket favourites to great deals on niche products, FREE next day delivery on case deals & purchases over £75

 http://www.cellier.co.uk

DrinKit

We are wine enthusiasts who want to share our love of good, carefully sourced, and affordable wine with you. We want to help vineyards that have truly suffered during these difficult times while creating a community of wine lovers who enjoy discovering undiscovered wines!

 http://Buydrinkit.com

Grape Britannia

The English and Welsh wine specialists - over 200 wines in stock. Lots of amazing English Sparkling Wine of course, but also over 120 still wines of all colours, plus pet nat, charmat, natural, fortified and more.

 http://grapebritannia.co.uk

BloomsYard

The BloomsYard e-shop showcases specialty tea, coffee and wonderful wine - all handpicked for their specific attributes. Read all about each online before you buy.

http://Www.BloomsYard.com/shop


Slurp

Online wine merchant with our flagship retail store based in Banbury, Oxfordshire. Delivery nationwide. Slurp offers you excellent wines from around the world at exceptional value. From New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc to French Bordeaux we have something for everyone and we offer FREE next-day delivery when you spend £100 or more. We are continually seeking out new and exciting wines to share with you. Cheers!

http://Slurp.co.uk


 Eynsham CellarsWine Merchant with a shop in Oxfordshire, delivering Nationwide

http://Www.eynshamcellars.com

Husky Wines

Uk agent for the wines of Vinchio Vaglio Serra in Piedmont, N Italy. A co op of two valleys, growing Barbera, Nebbiolo, Pinot Noir , Arneis, Moscato , Brachetto amongst others

http://huskywines.co.uk


James Hocking Wine

Leading Californian specialist, James Hocking Wine, is offering free delivery – and same day where possible – to the Andover, Salisbury and Winchester hubs and their surrounding villages. Nationwide delivery is also available. JHW has created a limited-edition "Ultimate Californian Case" comprising six bottles of fine and rare wines from The Golden State. JHW also offers single bottles from its “Fine & Covetable” range, which includes Moone-Tsai 2017 Heintz Vineyard Chardonnay; CAMi 2016 Napa Valley Estate Wine; and Scarecrow 2017 M.Etain Cabernet Sauvignon. Many of these wines are usually destined for restaurant sales and are available to private customers for the first time.

 http://www.jameshockingwine.com.

The Drop Store

Short Description: Shop for award-winning premium spirits, craft beers and wines, exclusive brands not available on the high street from one of UK’s most established drinks specialists.

 http://thedropstore.com/

The Wine Barn

German wine specialist! A mixed case of twelve red, white and sparkling German wines to lighten your evenings and enjoy at home. Delivery included. https://the-winebarn.myshopify.com/products/stay-home-stay-safe

Winebuyers.com

Winebuyers.com is an exclusive online wine club with a simple mission: to bring wine and spirits into the 21st century. Using custom built API technology, developed over 18 months, Winebuyers connects wine lovers directly with some of the best vineyards, specialist merchants and distilleries. Winebuyers provides access to over 50,000 bottles, spanning 40 countries, all with zero mark-up and all with a commission free price-tag. Winebuyers.com

Corney & Barrow

Next day delivery within M25 / UK-wide delivery from our Hoddesdon and East Kilbride warehouse corneyandbarrow.com

Thomson and Scott

Offering free delivery on their organic, vegan Prosecco and Noughty (alcohol-free sparkling). Also doing daily live cocktail sessions on their instagram thomsonandscott.com

The Fizz Company

We are delivering wine, sparkling wine and champagne nationwide . Leeds, UK thefizzcompany.com

Noel Young Wines 

We are locally and nationally - thanks for shout out for the indies! Cambridge nywines.co.uk

Ditton Wine Traders

Fast growing fine wine merchants specializing in Bordeaux, Burgundy and Italy. Always well priced. Happily sharing all we know on /dittonwinetraders.co.uk

Elicite

We're a boutique e-commerce wine retailer based in the UK, specialising in wines over £15 and  yes, we're still delivering (express and also no-contact for those that need it), throughout the UK. https://www.elicite.com/

Le Vignoble

Fabulous selection & great service - Wine Lounge, Wine Merchant & Wine Education in the New Cooperage. Royal William Yard, Plymouth levignoble.co.uk

Red Squirrel Wine

We are delivering nationwide, free delivery over £70. Native, alternative & naturally lovely wines online since 2012. “An inspiring range,” Steven Spurrier. Try our new Rosé Tour de France mixed case. London. https://redsquirrelwine.com

BinTwo

Local delivery and mail order. We're that amazing little wine shop, Champagne & coffee bar just off the harbour in Padstow. Come and say hello! Padstow bintwo.com

The Little Fine Wine Company

We are still delivering our wines throughout the UK. Next day service. We specialise in half bottles. thelittlefinewinecompany.co.uk

Georgian Wine

Bringing you the Georgian wine experience... #gvinouk gvinouk.com/wines

Armit Wines

Still delivering in London. Leading contemporary UK #wine merchant. Armit Wines supplies wines from the world's best winemakers to private customers, on-trade and the trade. London armitwines.co.uk

Wines With Attitude

Wines With Attitude is still delivering in England & Wales https://wineswithattitude.co.uk

George Hill Wine & Worth Brothers

Both very good independents in the East Midlands. @GeorgeHillWine @worthbrothers 

Wanderlust Wine

UK based importer of small producers making sustainable organically farmed wine. London, England wanderlustwine.co.uk

Hawkins Bros.

Specialist English Wine Merchants, selling stunning English wines to a thirsty public, based at Secrett's Farm Shop, Milford, Surrey. hawkinsbros.co.uk

The Real English Drinks House

We are still operating and delivering nationally. We stock fine English wines, craft beers and artisan spirits. http://redh.co.uk

Feelgood Grapes

The online wine shop championing all things sustainable, organic, and biodynamic in the world of wine. https://www.feelgoodgrapes.com/shop

Good Wine x Good People

Introducing a new way to order wine online! We offer personalised wine selections, paired with YOU - for your palate, your meal, moment or mood. Central to this process is our Personal Somm Questionnaire, a few simple questions to help us get to know you and your preferences. Seasoned wine educator Dan Belmont then gets to work choosing your wine selection and writing personalised tasting notes! We also offer limited edition collections which include an exclusive video greeting from one of the featured winemakers! Most UK deliveries in 2 business days, free shipping on all orders over £150.

Use code GOODPEOPLES for 5% off your first order!

http://www.goodwinexgoodpeople.com

MySomm

We are a family-run online wine merchant based in South West London. Our dream is for wine to be more approachable and less elitist. With this in mind we are ready to take on any wine related questions you have to help you buy the perfect wine for you. We look forward to helping and recommending where we can. We store a selection of great value and quality wines from around the world, specialising in wines from America.

http://mysomm.co.uk

Natty Boy Wines

Short Description: Natural, Organic and Biodynamic Wine Specialists. Same day delivery in London and next day UK wide.

http://Www.nattyboywines.co.uk


VINEYARDS

Amber Valley Wines

A Derbyshire vineyard, producer and merchant selling a range of high quality English wines, local spirits, cider and ­ales. Free local and national delivery available. Tel: 07920484207

www.ambervalleywines.co.uk/shop

Alder Vineyard

Alder Vineyard is a family run vineyard, based in Devon. We ship our award winning wines throughout mainland UK, and offer local delivery.

http://ALDERVINEYARD.UK

Woodchester Valley Vineyard

Outstanding still and sparkling wines from the Cotswolds.
Vegan, low sulfite and sustainable.

http://www.woodchestervalleyvineyard.co.uk

Dalwood Vineyard

A very small CoOp in Devon. We make about 6000 bottles of award winning Brut and Still wines
Exclusive and Different.

http://dalwoodvineyard.co.uk

Rathfinny Wine Estate

 Producing Sparkling wines to rival the best in the world from a vineyard in the Sussex South Downs, near Alfriston. Available online for delivery across the UK or from our Cellar Door shop and various independent wine merchants.

http://rathfinnyestate.com/

Lyme Bay Winery

The Devon based winery makes award-winning still and sparkling English wines and offers free delivery on orders over £20. They are also currently offering 10% off all English wines with the code GOODFRIDAY10 https://www.lymebaywinery.co.uk/english-wines

WineGB.co.uk

Search here for English & Welsh vineyards near you that deliver to your door. WineGB.co.uk

Tickerage Wines

Boutique vineyard specialising in Sussex sparkling wines. Next working day delivery service. Sussexsparklingwines.co.uk

Flint Vineyards

Innovative Norfolk vineyard and winery, blending cutting edge science with traditional winemaking techniques. Times Top 100 Wines & Indy Best Buy 2018. We're offering free next day delivery nationwide on orders of 2 bottles or more. flintvineyard.com

Gusbourne

Award-winning wines from Kent. Wherever you are in the mainland UK, Gusbourne continues to offer free delivery on all orders, no minimum order required. gusbourne.com

Breaky Bottom

Sussex sparkling wines. Delivering to your door. Free delivery in April for cases of 6 wines. Breakybottom.co.uk

Dunleavy Vineyard 

I’m sending out mainland uk orders and delivering local. Award Winning English Wine | Bristol-Bath-Somerset-London | Instagram & FB Dunleavy Vineyards. Bristol & Somerset dunleavyvineyards.co.uk

Domaine du Météore

We are still delivering their great tasting case of reds in the UK with 20% off. http://domainedumeteore.com from the only vines in the world grown in a meteorite crater!

Carr Taylor Wines

We are one of the longest established vineyards in England, making fine English wines since 1971, in the heart of 1066 country. East Sussex. We're offering free delivery to mainland UK on all orders. carr-taylor.co.uk

Fox & Fox Vineyards

Boutique grower-producer of crafted English Sparkling Wines. Sussex. foxandfox.wine

Paso-Primero

Paso-Primero is an independent, family run company in Somontano in the central Pyrenees of northern Spain. Winemakers Thomas and Emma Holt settled here to achieve their ambition of making their own wines, in their own style. Their award winning wines are available throughout the UK, distributed direct from the winemakers in their hometown of Shrewsbury.

 http://www.paso-primero.com

COCKTAILS, SPIRITS , MEAD & MORE

York Gin

Short Description: We offer free UK delivery on our full range of dry gins. We regularly win major international gold and silver medals - our Old Tom is one of the world’s best. Our distillery runs on 100% green electricity, and all our products and packaging are plastic free.

http://yorkgin.com

Speakeasy At Home

Helping to light up your lockdown, Speakeasy at Home is a brand new, UK-wide cocktail delivery platform bringing together offerings from three of the world’s best bars, Swift, Nightjar and Oriole. Each cocktail is available in 220ml pouches (2 servings) and 500ml bottles (5 servings), catering for smaller and larger household alike from just £6.00 per cocktail. Several mix-and-match deals and gifting options also make it possible to experience all three bars under your own roof for less - the perfect indulgent treat or present over the festive period in lieu of in-person catch ups over cocktails, Christmas parties and seasonal drinks. Over the coming weeks, we will also launch a range of Christmas and New Year cocktail sets, alongside a subscription model for monthly themed deliveries.

http://www.speakeasyathome.co.uk

Easy Social Cocktail Co.

The easy social cocktail co was started by a group of friends who believe in a simple idea – life is better when we mix. Our cocktails include the 'very naughty boy martini', 'super strawberry negroni' and 'holy sassy molassy old fashioned' all available in 500ml bottle or eco pouch. Already have enough booze at home? Try our 'make mine a…' range: simply add to your favourite spirit and give a little shake or stir to turn your dram into a delicious cocktail. We also offer a bespoke cocktail service - the perfect present for the cocktail lover in your life.

https://easysocialcocktail.co/

Sociovino

Created by a team of former sommeliers, Sociovino gives you online wine expertise without the fuss, importing wines from small producers with big flavours. Build your own case, select from one of our themed collections or enjoy one of our cocktail kits.

http://www.sociovino.com


Sky Wave Gin

Craft Gin Distillery based near Bicester in Oxfordshire, producing traditional hand crafted gin in micro batches using the one-shot method. Began life in 2018 and won "World's Best Contemporary Gin" at the 2020 World Gin Awards for our signature London Dry Gin. Offering FREE 2nd class Postage & Packaging until 2 December 2020.

 http://www.skywavegin.com

Northumberland Honey Co - Beekeepers & Mead Makers

Commercial Beekeepers & Mead Makers. Traditional Method Sparkling Mead and quality honey. Beekeeping experiences, courses & bees. Talks & tastings. We're still delivering. Haltwhistle northumberlandhoney.co.uk

Sipping Liquor

We’re still delivering spirits! Get a curated selection of the world's finest spirits delivered to your door. Use the code TWITTER at checkout to get your first box for just £40. United Kingdom sippingliquor.com/join

The Single Cask

We ship awesome single cask whisky world wide. They’re all top quality, cask strength, and non chill filtered - presented in a decanter style bottle to make pouring a dram a moment of celebration. www.thesinglecask.co.uk

The Good Spirits Company

We aim to provide you with superb customer service, the best possible selection of fine wines & spirits from every corner of the world and we work with scores of suppliers to track down hard to find bottles. We are also trialling a free local delivery service for the Glasgow area. www.thegoodspiritsco.com

The Dram Team

Our subscription box club delivers unique whisky tastings to your door once a month; simple, easy, educational - and most of all, delicious. www.thedramteam.co.uk

GREAT LISTS OF RETAILERS COMPILED BY OTHERS

Jancis Robinson - Jancisrobinson.com  HERE

Susie Barrie & Peter Richards -  thewinefestival.co.uk HERE

Victoria Moore - The Telegraph HERE

Three Wine Men - HERE

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One Drink, Three Ways: Cocchi Vermouth di Torino

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One Drink, Three Ways is the signature feature by The Three Drinkers. Join Helena, Aidy and Colin as they take one bottle and create a trio of phenomenal serves that you can enjoy anytime, anywhere. From rums and whiskies to gins and wine styles, The Three help you get the most out of your glass. It’s time to get liquid on lips.

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Cocchi Vermouth di Torino cocktail thethreedrinkers.com the three drinkers

Cocchi Vermouth di Torino: THE go-to vermouth of choice for mixologists and drinks enthusiasts alike. Hailing from Piedmont in Northeastern Italy, this top-of-the-range vermouth has a unique and much-loved character thanks to a recipe dating back to 1891, which includes Moscato wine, bittersweet herbs and aromatic spices such as wormwood, rhubarb and citrus. Also known fondly as Cocchi Torino, this distinctive and delicious vermouth lends itself to all the definitive cocktails such as the Negroni, The Manhattan, The Americano and Martini, though it makes some staggeringly good twists on these classics.

The Three Drinkers each share their favourite ways to taste it….


Helena’s Choice: Bloody Negroni

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I love a Negroni with a little more sweetness than some so for me, the red fruit flavours from the Chambord and cherry bitters together with the aromatics from the Shiraz Gin really elevate this Negroni and make it super-approachable. Maraschino cherries are also back in a big way, so if you have some, pop one on a stick and maybe, if no one's looking, pour in a dash of the syrup too. Naughty but so nice!

Cocchi Negroni Cocktail Bloody Negroni thethreedrinkers.com the three drinkers

Bloody Negroni

Recipe

25ml Cocchi Vermouth di Torino

25ml Gin (I love Four Pillars Bloody Shiraz Gin)

15ml Campari

10ml Chambord

2 Dashes of cherry bitters

Garnish: Maraschino cherry on a stick

Glassware: Tumbler

Method: This is such a simple cocktail, which is partly why I love it. Combine all the elements (bar the cherries) into a shaker with ice. Shake vigorously, then strain and pour over a large, single chunk of ice into a tumbler. Garnish with your cherry on a stick.


Aidy’s Choice: Classic Negroni

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Negroni’s are loved for a reason, they are simple to make, and done right they taste bloody fantastic. A great vermouth and gin are what bind this together so perfectly, so make sure you choose something quality-driven like the below. Make this at your next gathering with family or friends and you’ll impress the hell out of everyone you’re with!

Classic Negroni Cocchi Vermouth thethreedrinkers.com the three drinkers

Classic Negroni

Recipe

25ml Cocchi Vermouth di Torino

25ml London Dry Gin

25ml Campari

Garnish: orange peel

Method: Making the Classic Negroni couldn’t be easier: pour the ingredients into an old-fashioned glass with ice cubes, stir, stir and stir some more and then garnish with the orange peel.


Colin’s Choice: Twist on a Spritz

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Cocchi is an old time favourite of mine and I like it with minimal intervention to really let those herbaceous, bitter flavours shine. This refreshing spritz, with its lower alcohol content than many a highball, is a perfect aperitif to reset your palate. Every Friday should start with these!

Cocchi Vermouth Cocktail Spritz Twist thethreedrinkers.com the three drinkers

Twist on a Spritz

Recipe

50ml Cocchi Vermouth di Torino

100ml Tonic water (I love Franklin & Sons Rosemary and Black Olive)

Garnish: Rosemary sprig

Glassware: White wine glass

Method: Add your Cocchi to the wine glass over crushed ice, pour in your tonic to taste (I’d suggest 2 parts tonic to 1 part vermouth) and garnish with a fresh sprig of rosemary. Perfect for any time of year!

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UK
ABV: 16%
Size: 750ml
Buy it now for £23

Delicious Cognac to Drink and Gift this Christmas

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Cognac is back with a bang and it’s not just for cocktails, my friends. Cognac is a spirit made with grapes, which is then aged in oak and it can be a great place to ease yourself into the spirits world. Often, it can be a little softer than whisky, with mellow flavours of candied orange peel, fudge and cinnamon spice. Like whisky, it has many levels of quality from the entry-level VS style all the way up to XO (extra old) and vintage cognacs (There’s our little video here with some basics if you want to know more.) In the meantime, here are some special cognacs that are perfect for gifting and sipping this festive season.


Camus Cognac VS Elegance

Best Christmas Present Cognac Camus Cognac thethreedrinkers.com the three drinkers

The Camus family has always been deeply involved in winemaking and distilling and make a wide range of Cognacs at differing quality levels and styles. This is their gentle, easy-going entry-level Cognac which boasts aromas and flavours of blossom, dried apricot, vanilla pod and spice. A brilliantly accessible introduction to Cognac. 

Size: 1l
ABV: 40%
Find here:
UK £32.96 // US $30.99 (70cl)

Courvoisier Fine VSOP

Best Christmas Cognac Courvoisier VSOP thethreedrinkers.com the three drinkers

This classic VSOP, a quality step up from VS, is made by one of the best known producers of the region: Courvoisier. With its incredibly rich history, especially as the producer of cognac for the Napoleonic wars, Courvoisier has had a long time to perfect its style and this is an absolute benchmark for VSOP. Think of a silky smooth spirit, with notes of baked pear, red apples and hints of cinnamon spice, coffee bean and toast. 

Size: 70cl
ABV:
40%
Find here:
UK £34.95 // US $42.99


Rémy Martin Royal Accord Cognac

Best Christmas Cognac Remy Martin cognac thethreedrinkers.com the three drinkers

Powerful, smooth and rich with notes of toffee and cherry wood, this cognac sits between a VSOP and XO style. It was named in honour of King Louis XV granting the ‘Accord Royal’ to Rémy Martin in 1738, which allowed them to plant vines on royal land. This is a rich and robust Cognac. Given its age and pedigree, this cognac is an absolute steal!

Size: 70cl
ABV: 40%
Find here: UK £42.45 // US $53.99

Delamain Pale & Dry

Best Christmas Cognac Delamain Cognac thethreedrinkers.com the three drinkers

This exceptionally elegant and delicate ’Grande Champagne’ cognac is the flagship spirit of the historic house of Delamain and it is celebrating its 100th year this year. Grande Champagne is the premium grape growing area of the region and it produces the finest eaux-de-vie to make cognac. As the label states, this extra old cognac is pale and dry, with a subtle, floral perfume, a hint of leather and a complex, yet round, fruited finish. 

Size: 70cl
ABV: 40%
Find here: UK £97.45 // US: $135.54

Frapin Vintage 1990 Cognac

Best Christmas Conac Frapin thethreedrinkers.com the three drinkers

With cognac, the quality of the grapes matters, even though they are being distilled and in a fantastic year, the base for some exceptional cognacs are produced, such as this one from 1990. Made with grapes from one single vineyard, this is a concentrated and powerful, yet elegant cognac with a perfume of jasmine and apricot blossom along with some darker notes of nuts and star anise. 

Size: 70cl
ABV:
41.3%
Find here:
£140

Courvoisier XO Initiale

Best Christmas Present Cognac Courvoisier XO Cognac thethreedrinkers.com the three drinkers

This bottling is relatively new for Courvoisier and yet is another timeless, beautifully blended spirit where its complexity comes from very old eaux-di-vie from all over the Cognac region. Think of dried peach, red fruits, cocoa powder and a touch of worn leather. Delicious. A great one for dark chocolate too. 

Size: 70cl
ABV:
40%
Find here:
UK £86.95 // US $99.99


And in case you were feeling flush…


Rome de Belleguard Cognac XO Limited Edition

Best Christmas Cognac Rome de Belleguard thethreedrinkers.com the three drinkers

Rome de Belleguard is home to the most expensive Cognac in the world and no this isn’t it. Made with grapes grown exclusively in the Grand Champagne appellations in Cognac, the spirit is stored in new casks for 3-5 years before being matured in oak barrels for up to 30 years. Ethereal and perfumed, this is a very elegant spirit with vanilla cream, citrus peel and woody spice. 

Size: 70cl
ABV:
40%
Find here:
£3000

Have you checked out our wine, no-low and cocktail gift guides yet?

5 Brilliant Bottled Cocktails to Try this Christmas

Best Christmas Cocktails thethreedrinkers.com the three drinkers

Bottled cocktails are tipped to be the big winners this rather strange festive season and we have seen a plethora of RTD cocktail companies spring up, some good and some… not so good. The perfect pre-made cocktail should be able to be served quickly and easily by anyone, yet still have the quality and consistency that you would expect from a professional mixologist. Here are five companies that should be on your radar, each offering quite a different experience. They make great ideas for gifts as well as spicing up your own festive times. Cheers!


NIO Cocktails: Cocktails Through your Letterbox

Best Christmas Cocktails Nio Cocktails thethreedrinkers.com the three drinkers

NIO cocktail’s founders Luca and Alessandro brought in professional mixologist Patrick Pistolesi to help create a menu of sixteen delicious cocktails ranging from the classics to signature house fusions. They even have two alcohol free cocktails! The beauty of these is that they come in sleek envelopes within a box that fits through your letterbox. Each cocktail is packaged in its own uniquely-designed sleeve, so you can line them up on your shelf with your record collection! Their cocktail boxes are designed to hold 3, 6, or 9 cocktails, so you can pick your own choices from the menu to add to the box too. Simply shake the sleeve, pinch and tear off the corner, and pour over Ice.

Try the delicious Milano Torino, Winter Sidecar or the Gimlet particularly but there are many others to choose from.

Gift idea: Nio Cocktails x GQ box
Find here: Prices starting from £22.50 for 3

Tom Savano: Travel-inspired cocktails

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Tom Savano bottled cocktails are making a name for themselves very quickly thanks to their founder, James Kerslake’s passion for flavour and authentic ingredients. Only using small-batch, artisanal spirits from around the world, James’ ethos is to deliberately avoid the big distilleries and instead, choose smaller, regional distilleries that can tell a good story. As he puts it, “When I sip a margarita, I want to feel like I'm on a Rancho at the end of a long day of agave harvesting, the smell of earth, smoke and Mezcal in the air. That’s what Tom Savano is about.”

Beautifully packaged in two-serving and five-serving bottles, these cocktails look as good as they taste. Try the Single Estate Reposado Margarita or the Kentucky Winter Old Fashioned for the festive season particularly, but all of them rock, to be honest. Get 15% off your first order on their website. 

Find here: Prices start from £12


LAIBA: Cocktail Tasting Set

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Welcome to Asia's first artisanal bottled cocktail brand! Created by Michael Chen, former bar manager of The Roosevelt and bartender at Eau-De-Vie Sydney (ranked as the 13th best bar in the world), Chen is now bar director of three of the top bars in Shanghai. His goal for LAIBA was to bring the professional experience and flair of these top Asian bars to the bottle. They use award-winning craft spirit and cold pressed juices with natural remedies that allow them to keep for 18-36 months in some cases, despite being all-natural. Everything is sustainably sourced and each cocktail is 100% carbon neutral, to boot. 

To celebrate their UK launch, they have created an exclusive collection of 8 or 16 bottles in a stunning package at a fantastic introductory price of £49 (for 8). Cocktails include the likes of a Twisted Negroni, In Love With Rosemary, Earl’s Old Fashioned and the LAIBA Sour. A brilliant gift and a swanky stash to have on hand for Christmas. Their shops also ships them around the world! A very smart offering indeed. 

Find here: £49 for 8

Bottle: Bar & Bottled Cocktails

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This little bar and bottle shop located in Catford East, London is run by a couple passionate about creating small batch, tasty drinks with all-natural ingredients using well-loved spirits brands. Each cocktail is infused, mixed, prepared and bottled by hand at their shop; there are no additives or flavours anywhere to be seen. The bottles are super cute too! Try their Espresso Martini or their Passion fruit Daiquiri for a delicious treat. They’re also doing a cocktail called ‘Christmas in a Bottle’ right now which sounds incredible, with vodka, spices and bitters. Yum!

Find here: Prices starting from £12

Empirical

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Empirical is a Danish company created by Lars Williams and Mark Emil Hermansen who are dedicated to pushing the boundaries of flavour and playing on the role flavour plays in the creation of our memories. To this end, the team builds drinks with their own quirky personalities, using unusual ingredients to create intriguing flavours. There are some excellent names for their concoctions too, from ‘F*ck Trump and His Stupid F*cking Wall’, to ‘Fallen Pony Blend’, to ‘Helena’ (YES!) Try: 'The Plum, I Suppose', where sweet plum and strawberry is balanced by an unusual note of salted caramel and a subtle, floral nose. Unique and utterly moreish. 

Find here: UK £51.99 // US $85

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The Best Gins To Buy for Christmas

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Gin will arguably be the most sold ‘gift’ spirit in 2020 given it has and continues to take the world by storm. Often times, gins can be a little bit one dimensional, so we set ourselves the mission of finding a variety of wondrous and whimsical creations to tantalise your tastebuds and reflect the true quality of this category. We’ve gone off the beaten path in some cases to seek out some true delights, ensuring there’s a little something for everyone along the way. Your only mission now is to find the tonic and garnish to match ;)

Etsu Japanese Gin

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Say hello to the first Hokkaido based gin from Japan that has made its way overseas. The Asahikawa distillery on this Nothern island has taken somewhat of a tradition route on the botanicals (green bitter orange peel, coriander, liquorice and angelica route) but they boast a very traditional Japanese flavour profile which makes this gin anything but ‘standard’. 

Citrus, yuzu and light floral blossom notes hit you on the nose with peppers, green tea, meadow berries, more yuzu and sansho pepper on the palate. Super refreshing in style and perfect if you want to spice up your martini game. 

Size: 750ml
ABV: 43%
Find here: £49

Tarsier Gin

There are so many gins out there on the market right now that differentiating between flavours has become a real problem. What I love about Tarsier is that they put that to bed immediately. These gins are inspired by travels across The Philippines, Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam and boy can you tell.

Their first bottle of discussion, the Southeast Asian Dry Gin takes inspiration from the white sands of Boracay all the way to the bustling streets of Saigon. Citrus forward with aromatic and savoury notes that cascade into a long peppery finish. Mix this with Artisan Mixers Classic London tonic (pack of 4 for £6) for the perfect G&T.

Then there’s the Oriental Pink Gin – inspired by the tropical rainforests of Indonesia to the floating markets of Thailand and beyond. This beauty is bursting with dragon fruit, lychee, raspberry and floral notes. There is nothing else like it on the market and it makes one of the best gin sours I’ve had the fortune of tasting – throw in a little peach syrup to your gin sour recipe for a real treat. 

Lastly, we can’t fail to mention that 10% of all their profits are committed to the Philippine Tarsier Foundation on the island of Bohol, Philippines to help support these tiny little primates. Excellent gin and a chance to help out those gorgeous tarsiers… we’ll have another bottle, please!

Size: 70cl
ABV:
40% - 45%
Special treat:
Use the code ‘THREEDRINKERS’ to get 10% off orders over £30 
Find here:
£34.99 - £37.99

 

Persie Gin

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This wonder is located in Perthshire up in Scotland. What I love about them is the approachability when it comes to their offerings AND the charitable focus they have on helping vulnerable cats and dogs. Every Christmas thousands of animals are purchased as a novelty and then just discarded. By supporting this company you are actively helping combat that, all while tasting some bloody great gin. 

The range itself is split into two categories – ‘Distillery Originals’ and ‘Charity Releases’. Let’s start with the originals, Zesty Citrus, Herby & Aromatic and last but not least Sweet & Nutty Old Tom. Each one caters to a particular taste preference (or like me, just get all three and play with different tonics until you find the perfect match). 

Then there are the charity bottles which go right back to helping our lovely furry friends. The pussycat vodka entices a velvety and silky smooth mouthfeel, with a kiss of herbs and black pepper, and with a variety of charity dog gins/gin liqueurs to choose from, each paired to the personality of three pups; Labradors, Spaniels and Dachshunds, you really are spoiled for choice!

 Size: 50cl - 4.5L
ABV: 23% - 44%
Fine here: £25 - £299

Inspirited Gin: Create Your OWN Gin

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With so many different gins out there, personalisation really is the future and Inspirited have hit the nail on the head with their ‘create your own’ discovery where you can create your very own bottle complete with unique botanicals. Yep, you choose your own spice, fruits, citrus, floral, nutty and exotic botanicals to distil up a creation that you and you alone have decided upon. There’s a growing number of experiences like this, but Inspirited is top of the game. They also offer a fantastic range of gins that are well worth checking out for some inspiration before you make your own!

Size: 70cl
ABV:
37.5% -57.1%
Find here:
£31.99 - £49.99

 

Mistral Rosé Gin

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From the beautiful lavender lands of Provence. 12 botanicals including local wonders such as thyme, basil, mint and eucalyptus create this lovely pink gin. I’d say this works wonders with more Mediterranean themed tonics. If you can’t travel to the sunny slopes of Provence given the impending global doom this year, and, probably next, you may as well drink them instead. Elegant, full of juicy flavours and perfect with a slice of pink grapefruit as a garnish. 

Size: 70cl - 4.5L
ABV:
40%
Find here:
 £38 - £265

 

Oxford Artisan Distillery

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These folks are pioneers of total creativity and are often seen in the news having come up with yet another whimsically delish creation. From Christmas pudding Rye and Rye Absinthe to Madeira Vodka and Ver Viola Gin, they’ve got it all. These folks are perfect for your friends or relatives who love something on the curiosity (yet bloody tasty) side – or simply for yourself if you’re looking to add a little vibrancy to your spirits collection.

Size: 20cl - 70cl
ABV:
22% - 70.5%
Find here:
 £20 - £70

 

Northern Fox Gin

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YORKSHIRE! – Okay, I’m a little biased based on the location, but once you try the gin you’ll be converted yourself. With a selection of 6 perfectly crafted imbibes, there’s a little something for everyone here too. The Yorkshire Dry and Pink gin are both a treat, but if you’re looking to venture a little more niche check out the Liquorice Root, Yorkshire Honeyberry or Yorkshire Citrus styles too! Wait, there’s more… they even have a Roasted Coffee Gin. So if you’re torn between buying single origin coffee beans or gin for someone who loves both… your dilemma has just been solved. 

Size: 50cl
ABV:
40% - 45%
Find here:
£34 - £36

 

BEAUFORT SMOKED SIPPING GIN

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Here’s something a little bit different and for all the right reasons. Inspired by Heston Blumenthal, Beaufort Spirit have created a ‘whisky barrel’ smoked water as part of their Smoked Sipping Gin. Szechuan pepper, pink pepper and citrus oils combine once poured to give the illusion of gunpowder smouldering in the glass. At 57% this gin certainly passes the ‘gunpowder’ test and has taken its place as the new ‘big smoke’ in town. Definitely one to discover if you like sipping gins. 

ABV: 57%
Size: 500ml
Find here: £40



Salcombe Gin & Seamist liquid garnish gift set 

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The award-winning Salcombe Distilling Co. has launched ‘Seamist’; a unique liquid garnish inspired by the South West coast to elevate your favourite festive cocktails. Handcrafted with red grapefruit, coastal botanicals and Cornish sea salt, a small spray of Seamist over your drink is designed to transport you to the South West shoreline and the crisp aroma of its salty sea air.

Size: 10cl Seamist 70cl Salcombe gin
ABV: 60% Seamist 44% Salcombe gin
Gift idea: Find Seamist alone for £22 for 10cl or treat someone to a luxury gift set with both the ‘Start Point’ gin and the Seamist liquid garnish for £55.
Find here: £22 - £55



Mooze low alcohol and low calorie gin - ABV 12%

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A great concept from founder Mel Sims, this is a much lower alcohol (and therefore calorie) gin than the usual suspects of around 40% ABV. It does a great job at keeping the mouthfeel, crispness and botanical flavour of a full proof gin too and is a perfect way to be a little more mindful about your consumption. It’s also vegan, sugar and sweetener free so all in all, that’s 36 calories for a double Mooze & Tonic compared to 154 for a regular double G&T plus less of a hangover. Win-win.

Size: 70cl Mooze alt gin
ABV: 12%
Gift idea: Can be sent to your recipient without pricing.
Find here: £24

Thinking about Christmas wine, vodka or whisky? Then don’t forget to take a look at our vodka, wine and whisky gift guides!

The Best Whisk(e)y to Gift for Christmas

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Whisky really comes into its own at this time of year, so we wanted to highlight some of our favourites that we thought would make great gifts for Christmas - as well as brilliant bottles to keep by your side through the winter. Many of these are also in our super-duper festive giveaway so once you’ve ordered your gifts, make sure you enter here!

Heroes & Heretics, Stateside 8 Year Old Whiskey

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H&H are experts in sourcing the very finest whiskies and spirits, acquiring them at the best moments and prices to be able to offer some special kit. They specialise in many kinds of sips from Scotch, to American whiskey to rum. We love their Stateside 8YO Whiskey with its vibrant notes of peach, spice and vanilla. 

ABV: 51%
Size:
70cl
Buy here:
£86.95

Waterford Single Farm Origin - Sheestown 1.1

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Sheestown is the first batch of single malt Irish whisky from Waterford made using grain from Sheestown grown on a single farm by Phillip O'Brien. It’s part of the Single Farm Origin series, which explores the impact that terroir can have on a whisky, using barley grown on single farms around Ireland. It’s also one of several great whiskeys also in our giveaway along with Pilgrimage: First Cuvee, Organic 1.1, Ballymorgan 1.1 and Bannow 1.2.

ABV: 50%
Size:
70cl
Buy here:
£69.95

The Glenturret Triple Wood Scotch Whisky

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The Glenturret have seriously upped their game recently both with their whiskies and their stunning new bottles (see Colin’s piece here.) The non-age statement Triple Wood, which uses ex-bourbon, American sherry casks and European sherry casks, knocked us sideways with its great mix of vanilla, spice, and both sweet and dry oaky notes. Yum!

ABV: 43%
Size:
70cl
Buy here
: £46.45

Arbikie Highland Rye Single Grain Scotch Whisky Release 2

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Arbikie is the only Scotch Rye whisky in the world! Records show that rye grain was used in scotch whisky production until the late 19th century and these guys revived the tradition. Aged four years, this is a limited edition single grain whisky that’s flavoursome, powerful and tropical. With its copper pot distillation and maturation in first-fill charred American Oak casks and enriched in Armagnac barrels, it is different and delicious!

ABV: 46%
Size:
70cl
Find here:
£188.95

Masthouse Single Malt Whisky

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The inaugural whisky from Copper Rivet is finally here. Having tasted the spirit along the way, we were very excited about this release. Made from barley grown in Kent and implementing a long fermentation to give a fruity spirit, this is delicious whisky. Having used first fill Bourbon and virgin oak casks, orchard fruits in abundance, touches of tropical fruits, some ginger spice and a little chocolate on the mid palate giving way to pepper and toasty oak on the finish. It's a young whisky but is ready to be enjoyed by all.

ABV: 45%
Size: 50cl
Pre Order: £45

The Glenlivet 12 Year Old, Illicit Still

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The 12 year old, Illicit Still from The Glenlivet is a single malt inspired by the illicit origins of whisky distilling in the 1800s and how its founder, George Smith, illegally distilled whisky in the remote Glenlivet valley and gradually created that fruity, aromatic style that Speyside is now famous for. Think fruity peach, poached pear, caramel and tropical notes. Super special.

ABV: 48%
Size:
70cl
Find here
: £49.99

Abelour 12 Year

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Fans of Abelour adore its zesty, crisp style and this 12 year old adds beautiful layers to that mix, mellowing the citrus with its double cask maturation and finishing in Sherry butts. Smooth and sweet, this is a great choice for whisky novices. Bottled at 40% abv for an easy drinking style.

ABV: 40%
Size:
70cl
Find here:
UK £39.95 // US $59.99

Royal Salute Whisky - Snow Polo Edition 

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Named in tribute to the Queen on her coronation day, Royal Salute is famed for its fantastic blends. This new snow polo edition however, is a blended grain, made to celebrate the sport of snow polo. Think lots of cooking spices, a hint of coffee bean, apple pie and honey. Delicious. 

ABV: 46.5%
Size:
70cl
Find here:
UK £160.27 // US $250

Macallan 18 Double Cask

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Who doesn’t love a Macallan? The Double Cask is matured for 18 years in both American and European sherry seasoned oak casks, which add delightful, sweet notes of vanilla, chocolate fudge and fruitcake with a kick of ginger. Stunning.

ABV: 43%
Size:
70cl
Find here:
UK £250 // US £339.99


The Dalmore -  King Alexander III

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This one-of-a-kind whisky was matured in no less than six types of cask: red wine, Madeira, Sherry, Marsala, Kentucky bourbon and Port casks. It has the rich, fudgy, fruitness of Dalmore’s quintessential highland style with homely notes of cereal, milk chocolate and ripe orchard fruit, freshened up by a twist of orange peel on the finish, Beautiful! 

ABV: 40%
Size: 70cl
Find here: UK £170 // US $279.99

Looking for some different ‘drinkspiration’? Make sure to check out our wine, gin and luxury gift guides!

The Best No-Low Alcohol To Drink and Gift for Christmas

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With Lockdown 2 moving seamlessly into Christmas, the period of extended drinking just got a whole lot bigger! We find that having a stash of genuinely delicious, no and low alcohol drinks in the fridge make it much easier to take breaks and have nights off from the booze, while still feeling like you’re treating yourself. Here are the no and low drinks we’ve fallen in love with this year. 

Caleño Dark & Spicy

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Fresh to the market is Caleño’s new baby: Dark & Spicy! We adored the original, with its infusions of inca berry and juniper - a perfect gin alternative perhaps, though very much of its own style. This new version does the same for lovers of dark rum. Think of riper, tropical notes of pineapple with a kick of ginger, vanilla pod and a twist of lime. They’ve nailed it!

Size: 50cl
Gifting: Various delicious gift bundles available
Find here: Bottle £18

Small Beer

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The Small Beer Brew Co. are going strength to strength with their low alcohol beers that are good for you (being under 3% and isotonic) and good for the planet. Given what could end up being a marathon of drinking over the next two months, wouldn't it be good to have a stash of these lower alcohol beers in the fridge? 

ABV: Under 2.8%
Gifting: For a limited time from now until 20th Dec, they are also offering a 6-month gift subscription, complete with brilliant videos and a gift pouch for under the tree!
Find here

OTO CBD Drinks

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Meaning 'sound' in Japanese, OTO feel they represent ‘the space between sound and silence’. These are subtly flavoured soft drinks that promote focus, relaxation and balance throughout the day and into the night. Each drink contains 25mg CBD, which is proven to promote balance within the body, which ultimately keeps our bodies functioning properly and helps us get more sleep. 

ABV: 0%
Gifting: Discovery 3 packs available along with lots of other gorgeous CBD products
Find here: Currently on offer at £8.25 for 3 (usually £11)


Saicho Tea

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Saicho is a brand new sparkling cold-brewed tea brand that comes in a range of three sparkling teas; Jasmine, Darjeeling and Hojicha. Made sparkling with a hint of sweetness, this has more of a distinctive tea flavour than Fortnum’s sparkling tea below and is a great sparkling wine alternative for fine tea lovers. 

ABV: 0%
Gifting:
Luxury gifting box and selection boxes available.
Find here: £7.99


Mooze low alcohol low calorie Gin - 12% ABV

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A great concept from founder Mel Sims, this is a much lower alcohol (and therefore calorie) gin than the usual suspects of around 40% ABV. It does a great job at keeping the mouthfeel, crispness and botanical flavour of a full proof gin too and is a perfect way to be a little more mindful about your consumption. It’s also vegan, sugar and sweetener free so all in all, that’s 36 calories for a double Mooze & Tonic compared to 154 for a regular double G&T plus less of a hangover. Win-win.

Size: 70cl Mooze alt gin
ABV: 12%
Gift idea: Can be sent to your recipient without pricing.
Find here: £24


Fortnum’s Sparkling Tea

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We talked about how much we loved Fornum’s sparkling rosé tea here and in our podcast, so it was great to get to try the white! Certified organic and a blend of eight teas, this version is subtle, fragrant and elegant with both tropical notes and more darjeeling-like tea flavours. Totally refreshing! It’s worth noting that this sparkling tea contains 150mg of caffeine per litre.

ABV: 0%
Size: 75cl
Find here: £16.95 


Gibsons Goodology CBD Drinks

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Gibson’s Goodology is an exciting new entry in the wellness market with their palate-pleasing drink with superior CBD quality. Created by award-winning, London-based mixologist Oskar Kinberg and renowned tea expert Stefan Gieschke, these drinks are already making waves on the CBD scene with their original flavours: Shiso Tea and Blueberry, Green Tea and Passionfruit and Jasmine Tea and Rhubarb.

ABV: 0%
Gifting: Available in packs of 3 and packs of 6.
Find here: £14.99 for 3

Aecorn Aromatic

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The three Aecorn drinks could be described as aperitifs and are made with wine grapes (Pinot Noir and Chardonnay). They are more silky and full-bodied than wine and you can drink them neat, chilled or with a splash of sparkling water as a spritzer. The most wine-like (and my favourite) is the ‘aromatic’, which is warm, woody and smoky. They also have a ‘bitter’, which reminds us of Campari and a ‘dry’, which is more for Sauvignon Blanc or Gin lovers.

ABV: 0%
Size: 50cl
Find here: £19.99

Three Spirit

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There is no category to put these in, but I love them. Three styles of plant-based alternatives to alcohol with a different attitude, that, as they say ‘celebrates what you put into a drink, rather than what you take out.’ Using plants traditionally used in potions and ceremonies around the world, these are non-alcoholic drinks 'with benefits’ such as the addition of ashwagandha to relax in Nightcap or guayusa, guava leaf and green tea in Livener. It’s alchemy, it’s different and it’s delicious. You’ll want to keep the bottles too as they’re so pretty!

ABV: 0%
Gifting: Triple bottle gift packs available.
Find here: £24.99

Lucky Saint Beer

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This is a bubbly beer that actually tastes like a fully fledged, flavoursome full-alcohol beer. In a slow and meticulous process, Lucky Saint delicately extracts the fermentable sugars from the mash as temperatures increase and leave it unfiltered to keep all the flavour and complexity. The beer is then distilled in a vacuum, which avoids the burnt and oxidised flavours many other non alcoholic beers have. I tested it with a bunch of beer drinkers and we all thought it was the best ‘ non-alcoholic’ beer we’ve tried (0.5% is considered to be alcohol-free). Now available on draught too.

ABV: 0.5%
Gifting: Find it in boxes of 4 or 48. 
Find here: £25 for 12 x 300ml


Brancott Estate Flight - Low Alcohol Sauvignon Blanc

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Sitting at an ABV of 9% as opposed to 13 - 13.5%, this wine is lighter on the alcohol and therefore lighter on the calories that other Sauvignon Blancs. Made with grapes that are harvested earlier than usual before all their sugars develop, it is crisp, lean and clean but still packs the flavour punch you would expect from Sauvignon. Try it with goats cheese, salads and smoked salmon.

ABV: 9%
Find at most supermarkets for £7. Here’s Sainsburys.

Bax Botanics - Alcohol-free spirits

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New to the market, this sustainable, Yorkshire-based company distills plants along with other botanicals to create an aromatic, clear non-spirit with lots of flavour that can simply be served with ice and a slice. We love the herbaceous verbena and the quirky sea buckthorn which has a fresh rosemary and orange citrus vibe. Lovely packaging too and apparently, it’s made with waste sugar cane!

ABV: 0%
Size: 70cl
Find them here and here.

Looking for more Christmas wine and spirits inspiration? Then take a look at these guides: wine, gin, vodka.

The Best Tequilas To Buy For Christmas

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Words by Aidy Smith

I do love a good tequila as Winter rolls around. This spirit is so versatile, you can sip with tonic, completely neat or in a more adventurous style with your own margarita recipe. Truth is, I’ve always looked at tequila as a ‘coming together’ drink, which is exactly what Christmas is all about! So without further anticipation - here are some of our absolute favourites to check out this Christmas!


Storywood Tequila 

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Just as you thought the tequila space couldn’t get any more exciting… WHAM! Storywood enters. And when I say exciting, this is going to blow your mind. These guys have taken an oath to do exactly what their name suggests… tell a story, through the wood. That’s why their range is so innovatively curious. Okay, so what are we talking about? Reposado Tequila aged in Oloroso Sherry Casks, check. Double Oak Añejo? Yep. How about a selection of Reposados and an Añejo aged in single malt Speyside casks? Got that too. If you know people who love both tequila and scotch, they’ve got you covered. If you know people who just like discovering something new that is damn tasty – well, they’ve got you there too.

Size: 700ml
ABV:
40% - 53%
Find here:
£39.99 - £48.99

Casa Dragones Blanco

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These guys create another one of the ultimate sipping tequilas and arguably one of the ‘purest’ looking bottles I’ve seen too. I love to use these as water bottles once I’ve finished the nectar inside. Small batch, 100% blue agave which has been around for 7-9 years ripened to perfection in the rich lands of the Trans-Mexican Volcanic Belt. The water is pretty neat too, beneath the earth’s surface in hundreds of 70-meter natural aquifers straight from the Volcano of Tequila! Perhaps that what gives it such a pure and distinct taste…

Size: 700ml
ABV: 40%
Find here: £90 // $69.99

Vivir Blanco

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One of the best Blancos on the market right now. This 100% agave beauty is produced from 9-year-old Weber Blue Agave on their estate. One smell gives you fresh clean agave with a floral burst. Super easy drinking and premium in nature you can sip or turn into one of the best margaritas you’ll ever have. Just avoid the salt-rim, this is a tequila you WANT to taste.

Size: 700ml
ABV: 40% ABV
Find here: £34.95

Pancho Datos Reposado Tequila

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Don’t you love it when people do something and do it really bloody well? Enter, Pancho Datos with their Reposado. We’re talking 100% Blue Weber Agave aged in American white oak barrels that had previously held mature bourbon whisky. The result is an ultra-smooth sip-worthy tequila with a pure agave, vanilla-caramel flavour. Perfect either by itself or enjoyed in the form of cocktail creativity such a Tequila Old Fashioned.

Size: 700ml
ABV: 40% ABV
Find here: £50 

Casamigos Añejo

Best Christmas Present Tequilas Casamigos Anejo Tequila thethreedrinkers.com the three drinkers

If it’s got George Clooney’s face on it, let’s not beat around the agave bush, you want that in your mouth. No, but seriously, this is an outstanding tequila. It may be widely available but their master distiller (who’s never actually been named) is working wonders. I have as much confidence in this as I do in Clooney’s acting career. Strong game. They use 100% Blue Weber agave with an age of 7-9 years, slow cooking the piñas for 72 hours in their traditional brick ovens. The 80-hour fermentation process coupled alongside a signature yeast blend gives this tequila its refined flavour. The Añejo then sits in American white oak casks for 14 months to elevate its game even further. Pure agave, soft caramel, gentle vanilla and a sweetly spiced oak fill your mouth with joy. If only it came with a side of George…

Size: 700ml
ABV: 40%
Find here: £58 // $48.99

Gran Patrón Platinum Tequila

Best Tequilas Gran Patron Premium Tequila thethreedrinkers.com the three drinkers

I love a good tequila, it seems to be one of the spirits I’ve really found an appreciation for over the last few years. If I was to name one house that consistently delivers quality across its whole portfolio, my mind takes me straight to Patrón. It seems there’s a little something for everyone and while I’ll happily get my hands on a Reposado for my margarita needs (quick tip, avoid the salt rim, it ruins the drink), I love nothing more than to sip on something of premium quality. That brings me to Gran Patrón Platinum, arguably the world’s first ulta-premium tequila. With each bottle taking around 30 people to create, quality is of the utmost level. Agave is individually sourced for its rich sugar content before being harvested, triple distilled and left for 30 days in oak tanks to create pure elegance. The result is a smooth and seductive nectar of agave, orange, vanilla, lime and white peppercorns. Pure bliss if you ask me and don’t even get me started on a Mexican Martini (google it, you won’t be disappointed).

Size: 700ml
ABV: 40%
Find here: £225 // $199.99

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